INTERNSHIP FUNDRAISING
Why Fundraise?
Fundraising is an integral part of what we do in SPO because it allows us to receive God's provision for our mission, and allows us to be witnesses to the work of Jesus beyond the young men and women that we meet on campus. When we invite others to financially and spiritually partner with our work, we are also inviting them to experience God's loving faithfulness and the power of Jesus Christ alive and active in young people today. Through the internship, you will have an opportunity to experience the ways in which SPO missionaries fundraise by inviting others to partner with our work on campus and in the city. If the idea of fundraising seems a little scary, we invite you to ask God if he is inviting you to do this. A calling to serve with SPO (even as an intern) is a call to fundraise. By the grace of God, we can move forward in faith and courage, even in the midst of fear.
How Does Fundraising Work?
Through fundraising, you can invite family and friends to partner with you as you help to lead and build missional community alongside full-time missionaries and staff. Fundraising training will take place during the internship. Our team of trainers will equip you with everything that you need to invite others to financially and spiritually partner with you and with SPO. We will discuss why fundraising is critical to the mission of SPO, and train you how to make a phone call and invite others to financially partner with you.
One of the most powerful elements of our fundraising training is our phone call cohorts. A phone call cohort is a time when all interns will be gathered together to pray and to make phone calls. When we come together in this way, the Holy Spirit comes in power and we are able to help one another push past fear and anxiety.
How is this Going to Work?
First - we send you a comprehensive “prep course”. You gain a vision for support raising, build a list of names, and set up times to make calls during the summer.
Next - At MT25, we will provide you with BOOST, our internship fundraising training. At MT25, we’ll do “call sessions” together, where you will call and ask for men and women to respond to the work of the Gospel by giving financially. You’ll get to hear glory stories of how God is working in power through your calls and the calls of fellow SPO Missionary Interns.
After MT25 - you’ll have the option to continue pursuing your goal. We’ll talk about how to receive support if you want to do that.
What if I'm not at an SPO Campus?
If you are not at an SPO campus SPO will ask your campus ministry to cover the cost of the Internship. You will still participate fully in fundraising, and the fundraising that you do will go towards supporting your local campus ministry efforts. Please connect with your local campus ministry staff if you have any questions or would like to discuss the internship with them.
Testimonies
"Fundraising is one of the hardest parts but one of the greatest areas — you will see a lot of fruit and a place to grow and evangelize" - Alex F.
"My connections with the people I asked have blossomed since then. Its such a great opportunity to make connections that you wouldn't have elsewhere. You are able to be unashamedly catholic." - Juliette C.