Managing Money on the Mission Field Without Losing It with Vonna Laue

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Do finances feel overwhelming, confusing, or just plain exhausting? Wondering how to run a budget, set up a nonprofit, or stay financially accountable, without a finance degree? We’ve got you covered.

In this episode, financial expert and missions CFO Vonna Laue joins us to share down-to-earth wisdom on how missionaries can manage money well, without losing their minds or their calling.

From personal budgeting tips to nonprofit setup, time-saving tools, and creative ways to get help (even if numbers aren’t your thing), this conversation is packed with practical, encouraging advice for your financial life on the field.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

What to do first when you're handed the keys to a new nonprofit
One small shift that makes asking financial questions feel less intimidating
How to find free help from people who actually love spreadsheets
Where missionaries go wrong with expense reports—and how to fix it
Creative ways AI can save you hours (without compromising your integrity)

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Chapters

1. Managing Money on the Mission Field Without Losing It with Vonna Laue (00:00:00)

2. Meet Vonna Laue (00:00:30)

3. Diving into Personal and Nonprofit Finances (00:01:08)

4. Setting Up and Managing Nonprofit Finances (00:03:48)

5. Leveraging AI and Technology for Financial Management (00:10:57)

6. Recommended Tools for Personal and Nonprofit Budgeting (00:18:19)

7. Choosing and Learning to Use Financial Tools (00:21:01)

8. Setting Up a Simple Budget for Missionaries (00:21:55)

9. Utilizing Resources and Networks (00:22:24)

10. Learning from Others' Experiences (00:24:31)

11. Financial Management and Encouragement (00:25:08)

12. The Importance of Asking for Help (00:26:25)

13. Communicating Financial Information to Your Team (00:31:37)

14. Resources for Financial Accountability and Transparency (00:34:49)

15. Final Thoughts and Encouragement (00:39:31)

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