Ministry Partner Development
“I thank my God... because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.”
Philippians 1
Ministry Partner Development (MPD) resources* to help you thrive in partnership ministry!
*The collection below includes both original materials developed by Mission to the World (MTW) and resources from others.
What is MPD?
Ministry Partner Development (MPD) is a fuller, more accurate description of what has traditionally been called “support raising” or “fundraising.” MPD is far more than a pragmatic strategy for acquiring resources. It is a vital and formative part of our ministry. It is Biblical, richly relational, and spiritually transformative for both the missionaries and those who partner with them (click the button below to learn more).
MPD RESOURCES
MPD Philosophy & Summary Statement
MTW's 2-page summary outlining core principles for MPD.
Some of the top things to remember and implement during MPD.
Some of the top books we recommend to learn more about MPD.
A brief summary of the basic components of a good newsletter.
Some tips and ideas to help you implement a year-end giving appeal.
A resource from Via Generosity that outlines stategies to ask for an increase from existing partners.
Tips and ideas to increase your network through referrals.
MPD focused Bible studies from The God Ask.
A focused three-month reset to strengthen and renew long-term partnerships.
Additional MPD Resources
Tools
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DonorElf - partner management software that syncs with your MTW support account.
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Ongoing Partner Care Checklist - develop a sustainable rhythm for shepherding partnerships.
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Sample "Levels of Giving" Charts - an optional tool to help you with a financial ask.
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Appointment Calculator - estimate your timeline, number contacts, number of appointments, etc.
Prayer
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9 Ways to Integrate Prayer in Your Fundraising by People Raising.
Newsletters
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8 Tips on Writing Newsletters That Rock by Via Generosity.
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Missionaries Should Communicate - and Churches Should Demand It by Mike Pettengill.
Articles
Webinars
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Tailored Fundraising - a youtube playlist of various MPD webinar topics.
Other
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Ministry Partner Development Cycle - a 2-page summary of the basic stages of MPD.
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MPD Tech Tools & Tips - technology tips and tools to help you better implement your MPD strategy.
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100 Days of Support Raising Quiet Times by Via Generosity.
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Via Generosity - MPD articles and other resources.
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Breakaway - an online workshop by Via Generosity for seasoned staff who need to raise additional funds or that need an MPD refresher.
