Fundraising Information
There are many, many ways to raise the funds for your trip. A little creativity and a lot of hard
work, all bathed in prayer, will prove to be more than enough!
Be sure to spread the word far and wide, you never know who may want to hire you or help
you in some way!
A simple “mission trip fundraiser ideas” google search will give you more ideas than we can
possibly list here. The effort you put into fundraising will be well worth it!
As you fundraise, keep in mind that you are not merely looking for donors! Many of your
donors may truly become partners in the kingdom work you are doing. As you raise funds, be
looking for the people God has prepared to join your ministry team. These team members will
be your prayer foundation and the ones who help you for more than just one trip.
As you prepare for the trip be sure to give your team updates on your fundraising efforts as well
as your current prayer requests. Build a true team that goes with you as you fulfill the great
commission together! Communicate regularly via text, email, and social media groups.
Lastly, be sure to report back to your donors and your team after the trip. A letter with the
details of the trip and what the Lord did, not only through you but also in you, is so important!
The following page has a sample letter you may use if you would like to send out a support
letter.
Please let us know if you have any further fundraising questions!
Victor and Laurie
One to the Other Ministries
Here’s a sample fundraising letter:
Dear_____,
I have some exciting news to share with you! This (summer/fall/winter/spring), I will be
joining the One To The Other Ministries team that is heading to (location of trip)!
There I will be joining other (high school and college age students, or medical professionals,
or families, etc.) , and together we will minister all over the city and surrounding villages and
towns (adjust details as they apply to your trip), sharing (add details of the trip: for example
for drama trips: the greatest love story ever told to mankind, the story of the love of Jesus,
using the medium of drama evangelism! For medical trips: medical care and spiritual
encouragement in underserved towns and villages! )
I would love for you to consider, to prayerfully consider, partnering with me, as I will be there
from (dates of trip).
The cost of the trip is (trip price) per person. (Additionally, add any further costs).
If you would be willing to partner with me in spreading the good news in (location of trip), all
donations to One To The Other Ministries are tax deductible. Donations can be sent via Check
or online payment. The donation form can be found on OTTOM’s donation page.
Checks can be written to OTTOM and mailed to: 5131 E 25th PL, Tulsa, OK 74114.
Please, in any type of donation, include a note of my name as the missionary you will be
supporting.
Thank you for your consideration.
In addition to this practical information, it is important that your letter includes personal
information as well. For example, why you have decided to obey the Lord in going to the
mission field at this time, what your hopes and dreams are for ministry time on the trip, and
specific prayer requests! Also include the ways you will be working to earn funds for the trip.