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Is DonorSee Still Active? What Missionaries Need to Know

DonorSee officially stopped processing donations in January 2026 after years of instability. Here's what happened — and what missionaries should use instead.

4 min read | Jun 12, 2026

How to Get Your First Missionary Donors on Sowfund

Getting your first missionary donors is the hardest part of support raising. Here's a practical, step-by-step approach to sharing your Sowfund page and building real momentum.

5 min read | Jun 5, 2026

How to Optimize Your Sowfund Profile to Get More Donations

Your Sowfund profile is your missionary donation page — make it count. Here's how to set it up so donors trust it, connect with your story, and actually give.

6 min read | Jun 4, 2026

Comparisons

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Sowfund vs DonorSee: Which Platform Is Better for Missionaries?

Comparing Sowfund and DonorSee for missionary fundraising? Here's how they stack up on fees, tax-deductibility, stability, and features — including why DonorSee shut down in 2026.

5 min read | Jun 18, 2026

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The Best DonorSee Alternatives for Missionaries in 2026

DonorSee shut down in January 2026. Here are the best alternatives for missionaries who need a reliable giving platform with tax-deductible donations and recurring support.

5 min read | Jun 11, 2026

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PayPal vs Sowfund for Missionary Fundraising

Comparing PayPal and Sowfund for missionary fundraising? See how fees, tax-deductibility, and features actually stack up — and which platform is built for missionaries.

7 min read | May 26, 2026

Calling

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First Steps After Sensing a Mission Call

Sensing a call to missions but not sure what to do next? Here are the practical first steps — from discernment to deployment — for someone at the beginning of the journey.

6 min read | Jun 9, 2026

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How Do I Know If God Is Calling Me to Missions?

Wondering if God is calling you to missions? This guide walks through how to discern a genuine missionary calling — through prayer, Scripture, community, and the circumstances of your life.

6 min read | May 18, 2026

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Signs You're Being Called to Missions

Not sure if God is calling you to missions? Here are the signs that many missionaries say were present long before they ever boarded a plane — and what to do when you feel them.

5 min read | May 9, 2026

Mission Life

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Moving Your Family Overseas for Mission Work

Moving your family overseas for mission work is one of the most complex things you'll ever plan. Here's what to think through before you go — practically and personally.

6 min read | Jun 17, 2026

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Fundraising Without Feeling Awkward

Most missionaries dread asking for money. Here's how to reframe support-raising, have real conversations, and build a donor base without feeling like you're begging.

5 min read | May 22, 2026

Country Guides

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Cost of Living in Mexico for Missionaries

A practical breakdown of what missionaries actually spend in Mexico — housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and realistic monthly budget estimates by region.

7 min read | Jun 1, 2026

For Churches

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How Your Church Can Support Missionaries via Sowfund

Sowfund makes it easy for churches to give financially to the missionaries they send and support — with tax-deductible giving, recurring donations, and zero subscription cost.

4 min read | Jun 15, 2026

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How Churches Can Increase Giving in 2026

Practical strategies for church leaders looking to increase generosity in 2026 — from digital giving tools and recurring campaigns to missionary support and building a culture of giving.

6 min read | May 20, 2026

Platform

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Sowfund Now Accepts Mail-In Checks

Sowfund now accepts mail-in checks — they appear directly on your dashboard with a fixed $3 processing fee. A highly requested feature, now live.

1 min read | May 23, 2026

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Sowfund.org: Is It a Legit Site?

Is Sowfund legit? Yes — here's the full breakdown: 501(c)(3) status, fee transparency, how payouts work, and why christian missionaries trust it for tax-deductible support raising.

5 min read | May 15, 2026

What Is Sowfund? Tax-Deductible Fundraising for Christian Missionaries

Most missionaries are raising support with a duct-taped Frankenstein of Venmo, PayPal, a GoFundMe from 2021, and a group text that went sideways. There's a reason none of it quite works — and a reason we built something different.

7 min read | Apr 24, 2026