Fundraise Better

A blog by Commission Creative about design and digital marketing for missionaries.

Category: Design Tips

What Content Do I Need For A Case For Support Document?

3 weeks ago Design Tips and Fundraising Tools 4 min read

So you’ve been looking for a simple yet compelling way to share about your ministry with others, and you’ve found our Case for Support Documents! We love this product because of how versatile it is; it’s primary use is for 1:1 meetings, but y...

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Elizabeth Harrison
Elizabeth is a graphic designer with Commission Creative, former MK, and current church planting wife raising three PK boys in Nova Scotia, Canada. She loves hosting game nights, watching college football, and eating COWS ice cream.

Newsletters Your Supporters Will Actually Want to Read

2 months ago Design Tips and Donor Relations 4 min read

Remember when you were packing to move overseas? Maybe you had access to a shipping container and could send bigger items like pieces of furniture to your new home. Maybe you were more like my family and had to pack up your life into 14 suitcases (which kind o...

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Elizabeth Harrison
Elizabeth is a graphic designer with Commission Creative, former MK, and current church planting wife raising three PK boys in Nova Scotia, Canada. She loves hosting game nights, watching college football, and eating COWS ice cream.

Before You Order Your Prayer Card

4 months ago Design Tips and Fundraising Tools 5 min read

When it comes to missionary support-raising, your prayer card is the star of the show. When people think about you and your ministry, your prayer card will be one of the first visuals that comes to mind, and while you’re out on the field, your prayer car...

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Elizabeth Harrison
Elizabeth is a graphic designer with Commission Creative, former MK, and current church planting wife raising three PK boys in Nova Scotia, Canada. She loves hosting game nights, watching college football, and eating COWS ice cream.

Why Prioritizing Design When Launching a BAM is Key

11 months ago Design Tips 5 min read

“Finally, brothers and sisters…if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned…—put it into practice.” (Excerpts from Philippians 4:8-9) Though often appropriately quoted in reference to staying grou...

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Alexa Russo
Alexa is a graduate of Evangel University. She's also a newlywed who enjoys long walks with her husband and her dog. When she's not designing prayer cards, you can find her at the library, probably reading a book about psychology.

4 Tips for DIY Missionary Prayer Card Photos

2 years ago Design Tips 3 min read

If getting new or updated prayer cards is on your 2025 to-do list, we’re here to help! We know getting personal or family photos can be overwhelming. Working with a professional photographer is the ideal option, but sometimes budget or time constraints m...

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Elizabeth Harrison
Elizabeth is a graphic designer with Commission Creative, former MK, and current church planting wife raising three PK boys in Nova Scotia, Canada. She loves hosting game nights, watching college football, and eating COWS ice cream.

Top Tips For A Perfect Missionary Prayer Card Photo

5 years ago Design Tips 6 min read

Your portrait or family photo can make or break a great prayer card design. We want you to look your best and present your best self to your supporters. Here are a few DO’s and DON’T’s to help you get the perfect photo. Photographers DO Find ...

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Rebecca Metzler
Rebecca was a designer with Commission Creative from 2020 to 2023. She grew up as an MK in Central America.

5 Typeface Faux Pas

8 years ago Design Tips 2 min read

When creating a presentation for a church, working on your newsletter, or typing a letter to a pastor, it’s probably your habit to use some of the all-familiar, pre-installed fonts on your computer. Typefaces such as Arial, Times Roman, and even Comic Sans are...

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