InterVarsity

MPD 201 Spring 2026

MPD 201 Spring 2026

MPD 201 Spring 2026

Description

This course guides participants through various aspects of Ministry Partner Development (MPD) by providing structured modules that cover spiritual foundations, donor engagement, and organizational tools. Participants will learn how to thank and report to donors, create practical thanking and reporting plans, and assess their fundraising prospects. The curriculum also addresses how to set financial goals, identify prospective partners, and refine their asking strategies. Additional focus is placed on organizing schedules, updating donor information, and following up effectively. By the end, learners will be equipped to confidently launch and sustain effective ministry partnerships.

Course Details

12
chapters
22
lessons
1
content type

Syllabus

Module 0: Introduction

1Platform Orientation
Text lesson
2Introduction
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3MPD 102 Launch Week Registration
Text lesson

Module 1: Spiritual Foundations

1Encountering God in MPD Training
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Module 2: Thank

1Thank Course
Text lesson
2Write a Thanking Plan
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Module 3: Report

1Report Training
Text lesson
2Write a Reporting Plan
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Module 4: Get Organized

1Update Donor Elf
Text lesson
2Clear Your Calendar
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Module 5: Identify

1Assess Your Financial Reality
Text lesson
2How Many Prospects?
Text lesson
3Namestorming with the Prospect Tool
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Module 6: GAPS

1GAPS Training
Text lesson

Module 7: Ask

1Reflect on Asks
Text lesson
2Ministry Partner Recommendations Training
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3Update Your Case
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Module 8: Increase Asks

1Increase Asks
Text lesson

Module 9: Engage

1Engage
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Module 10: Follow Up

1Follow Up
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2Wrap Up
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Module 11: Launch Week (MPD 102) Checklist

1Launch Week Checklist
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