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Fundraising

How to Set Up Tax-Deductible Missionary Giving

Want your donors to write off their gifts? Here's how tax-deductible missionary giving actually works under IRS rules, and how to set it up the right way before you start fundraising.

6 min read | Aug 19, 2026

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How to Start a Nonprofit for Missions: Requirements, Costs, and an Easier Way to Begin

Thinking about how to start a nonprofit for your mission work? Here's what the process actually requires, what it costs, and how fiscal sponsorship through Sowfund lets you skip the paperwork and start fundraising instead.

4 min read | Aug 18, 2026

How to Sign Up for a Missionary Donation Platform to Receive Tax-Deductible Support

Looking for a way to receive tax-deductible donations without joining a full sending organization? Here's what the sign-up process actually looks like, what you need before you apply, and why more missionaries are choosing a dedicated donation platform.

4 min read | Aug 11, 2026

Comparisons

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EquipNet vs Modern Day Missions vs Sowfund: Comparing Missionary Fundraising Platforms

EquipNet, Modern Day Missions, and Sowfund all act as a fiscal sponsor for Christian missionaries. Here's how the three compare on fees, eligibility, and platform technology.

5 min read | Aug 20, 2026

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GiveSendGo vs GoFundMe: Which Crowdfunding Platform Is Right for You?

GiveSendGo vs GoFundMe, which crowdfunding platform is better? We compare fees, tax deductibility, and features, sourced from each platform's own pages, then look at where Sowfund fits in for missionaries raising ongoing support.

9 min read | Aug 17, 2026

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Sowfund vs Mission Quest: Which Is Better for Missionary Fundraising?

Sowfund vs Mission Quest, which platform is better for missionary fundraising? We compare fees, giving options, joining requirements, and profile tools to help you choose.

7 min read | Aug 13, 2026

Calling

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Calling vs Desire: How to Discern the Difference

Calling and desire can feel identical from the inside. Here's how to tell a genuine missionary calling apart from a strong desire to go, and what to do while you're still not sure.

7 min read | Jul 31, 2026

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How to Stay Encouraged During Long Seasons of Waiting

The season between sensing a mission call and reaching the field can be the longest of your life. Here's how to stay grounded, faithful, and encouraged through the wait.

5 min read | Jul 21, 2026

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What Modern Missions Looks Like in 2026

Missions in 2026 look different than they did a generation ago. Here's what has changed, what has stayed the same, and what it means to be a missionary today.

6 min read | Jul 15, 2026

Mission Life

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Burnout in Ministry: How to Recognize It Early

Burnout in ministry rarely shows up all at once. Here's what it actually looks like in its early stages, why missionaries are especially prone to it, and what to do the moment you notice it.

6 min read | Aug 6, 2026

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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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Serving in Puerto Rico: What Missionaries Need to Know

Puerto Rico draws churches and missionaries for hurricane recovery, poverty relief, and church partnership. Here's what serving there looks like and how to raise support along the way.

3 min read | Aug 14, 2026

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Cost of Living in Thailand for Missionaries

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

6 min read | Aug 12, 2026

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Serving in the Philippines: What to Budget For

Planning missionary work in the Philippines? Here's a practical breakdown of what missionaries actually spend on housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and ministry expenses — with realistic monthly budget estimates.

6 min read | Jul 9, 2026

For Churches

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Best Ways to Send Money to a Missionary Abroad

Wiring money, using PayPal, or going through Western Union. Here's how the most common ways to send money to a missionary abroad actually compare on fees, speed, and tax-deductibility.

6 min read | Aug 5, 2026

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How to Build a Missionary Care Team in Your Church

A missionary care team keeps your sent missionaries supported, connected, and cared for while on the field. Here's how to build one that actually works.

5 min read | Jul 19, 2026

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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

Platform

Why Sowfund Is the Best Platform for Digital Ministry Workers

Ministry doesn't have to happen overseas to be real. If you're serving through a podcast, YouTube channel, online discipleship, or digital evangelism, Sowfund is built for you too.

5 min read | Jul 26, 2026

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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