The qualifying step can get a little complex, because it is not a one size fits all type of approach. You are going to need to think through each individual case and create a specific plan of action for each potential partner.

Hard qualifying is an effective approach to financial partnership because it’s direct and forthright. It also maximizes your time if you have a considerable amount of contacts to work through.

In my experience, and from what I have learned and picked up from others along the way, it doesn't matter what culture or country you find yourself in--talking about money is never the "right" thing to do. Nobody really talks about their money.

Being generous goes way beyond where and how we allot our financial resources. Generosity is all about sharing the ownership and responsibility of the cause where we are called to make a difference.

Qualifying can be defined as simply finding the people who are interested enough in talking with you to consider a partnership. When you consider people to partner with, the first place you look is into the pool of people who have already given to you.

The Communication Progression gives us a map to see how far we are in involvement with each person at each stop. Once they arrive at the final destination of involvement, we will move on to continuing their involvement and managing our relationship in a healthy way.

Getting a generous response is all about helping donors understand how their giving makes a difference. A lot of donors feel as though their money is going into a dark abyss of nowhere when they give.

When God gives us a vision to carry out on the earth, I believe He has called other people to walk alongside us to be a part of the vision too. When we can communicate to others about our ministry in a way that allows them to respond honestly and authentically, it will give them the opportunity to take ownership of what God is asking them to do by giving of the resources He has entrusted to them.