National MPD Coach (Development)

Work Location:

Remote - USA

Schedule:

Full timeTo advance the purpose of InterVarsity, this position will train, coach, and provide spiritual and emotional encouragement for new and veteran staff to reach or exceed 100% of their assigned ministry budget.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Personal:

Be a maturing disciple of Jesus Christ: growing in love for God, God's Word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's purposes in the world
Be a maturing disciple of Jesus Christ by pursuing a vibrant relationship with the triune God through engagement with Scripture, prayer, and worship, both individually and in community
Take initiative in personal growth, especially in the areas of emotional and spiritual health, self-awareness, and cross-cultural understanding.
Be committed to and live consistently with InterVarsity’s Frame of Reference (see below) in behavior and attitude.
Grow in understanding of, appreciation for, and personal practice of ministry partnership development yourself as a way of fundraising, understanding it can also be a venue for spiritual formation.

Train staff in MPD:

Incorporate and practice spiritual formation principles and practices throughout the ministry partnership development process.
Train the MPD core practices which include the MPD cycle (Identify, Engage, Ask, Follow up, Thank, Report) and MPD organization (using DonorElf) as part of InterVarsity’s MPD training curriculum
During coaching sessions, continually identify skill gaps of individual coachees and offer individualized training to close those gaps.
Offer contextualized MPD training for the diversity of InterVarsity’s movement, including but not limited to gender, race & ethnicity, communication styles and geography.

Coach and lead new staff or veteran staff to full funding:

Lead staff through the spiritual and emotional practices of MPD with pastoral care.
Coach staff through the MPD cycle, using our MPD dept’s best practices and expectations.
Provide contextualized MPD coaching for the ethnic, gender and geographic diversity of the movement
With each staff, set clear expectations, using coaching agreements.
Schedule and execute weekly coaching calls with staff to:
- Set clear MPD goals based on national benchmarks
- Coach using the GROW model with situational leadership overlay
- Review DonorElf data and use to identify next steps
- Analyze prospect lists and expand networks together
- Discuss emotional blocks to MPD and identify possible solutions
- Provide accountability and encouragement
- Offer contextualized strategies for engaging with staff’s unique network

Contribute to the effectiveness of the national MPD coaches team:

Partner with other national MPD coaches to execute MPD training and coaching
Consult with fellow MPD coaches, providing helpful resources and advice
Monitor, test, and update MPD best practices
Provide regular reports to Associate Director of MPD as requested
Contribute to our weekly team call and join our annual off-site multi-day meetings, where we connect as a team, pray, discuss coaching strategy and collaborate on serving coachees.
Attend and train at field and national meetings as requested, representing the MPD dept.

Maintain and develop personal MPD team:

Raise 100% of your ministry budget annually
Identify individuals and churches to partner each year, actively growing your network of relationships
Engage current and prospective partners annually
Make asks each year, following up all asks to closure
Individually thank all partners and communicate with donors monthly via prayer updates
Review financial reports for accuracy and ensuring that spending is within budget

Continue professional growth and development:

Stay current with development industry changes
Dedicate oneself to growing in cross-cultural skills, in line with InterVarsity’s SHIFT training.
Stay current with computer software used by InterVarsity and the MPD Team
Pursue opportunities to grow as an MPD Coach, trainer, and leader.

QUALIFICATIONS

Annually affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement. Abide by InterVarsity’s Code of Conduct
Bachelor’s degree is required
3 – 5 years’ experience with personal fundraising
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to handle multiple projects/people at once, organize events, coaching appointments, travel, training events and the details involved
Ability to maintain accurate records and files
Ability to take charge of tasks and work independently without close supervision
Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines
Ability and willingness to hold people accountable and have difficult conversations
Leadership skills including problem solving and strong conflict resolution skills
Excellent relationship builder and team player who can collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization
Open to learn new concepts, methods and skills.
A working knowledge of current Microsoft software applications (Word, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Demonstrated ability and commitment to work in a diverse team environment
Ability to lift at least 35 pounds
Willing to travel as needed

We are seeking both Full-Time and Part-time positions.

Pay Range: $49,296.00 - $65,724.00 per year

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package, including health care and retirement savings with a match. Eligibility is based on employee type and hours worked. Benefits include the following:

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
403(b) matching contributions
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discounts
Flexible work schedule
Flexible spending accounts
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity:

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment.  Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a)) InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement: Purpose and Doctrinal Basisbecause InterVarsity believes that each and every staff plays a vital role in advancing InterVarsity’s mission and purposes.

About the company

InterVarsity is a faith-based campus ministry serving colleges and universities across the United States. It operates 1121 chapters on 772 campuses, supporting students and faculty through Bible studies, Christian fellowships, mentoring, and outreach to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It distinguishes itself with a large national footprint, partnerships with churches and alumni, and a 2030 goal to establish Christian Fellowships on all 2,500 U.S. campuses with more than 1,000 students, along with a trusted nonprofit standing. Its aim is to transform campuses by proclaiming the gospel and making disciples who impact students, faculty, and staff.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Madison, Wisconsin

Founded

1941

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

January 22, 2026 Gloo partnership modernizes IT, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems.
InterVarsity’s 2026 legal wins at other schools strengthen chapter recruiting and donor confidence.
Urbana 25 and EveryCampus keep deepening brand reach among students, alumni, and churches.

What critics are saying

SUNY Broome sued InterVarsity on August 21, 2026, threatening campus access and recognition.
Three leadership-standard cases in 2026 expose a repeatable litigation pipeline against chapters.
Gloo moved InterVarsity’s technology team to shared services, creating operational dependence on an outside vendor.

What makes InterVarsity unique

Over 1,000 chapters and 700-plus campuses give InterVarsity rare national campus density.
Urbana 25 drew 7,000 attendees in Phoenix, proving Gen Z mobilization strength.
EveryCampus cut no-gospel campuses from 1,300-plus to under 500 since 2018.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Professional Development Budget
Flexible Work Hours
Employee Discounts

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Deseret News

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A New York college said a Christian club must let non-Christians lead prayer. Now they're suing. The Becket Fund filed a federal lawsuit against SUNY Broome on behalf of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship - the third such case this year. Published: Sept 3, 2026, 11:07 a.m. MDT View 12 Comments Reagan Campbell is a general assignment reporter for the Deseret News Utah, Politics and the West team. NEW: Try Article Audio Audio quality: | The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty late last month filed a lawsuit against SUNY Broome Community College on behalf of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship after the school declined to recognize the student group. Tensions rose when the Christian student ministry InterVarsity was not officially recognized on SUNY Broome's campus due to the condition that "it may operate on campus only if it is willing to let non-Christians lead its prayer, worship, and Bible teaching," according to a Becket press release. Colten Stanberry, counsel at Becket and lead attorney for InterVarsity, told the Deseret News they intervened when they "heard about this case from InterVarsity." He said, "We felt like InterVarsity's religious beliefs were being violated; it aligns with our mission, and we wanted to step in." InterVarsity has over 1,000 chapters nationwide and welcomes members from all faith backgrounds. "Everyone is welcome. You don't have to be a Christian to walk through our door. We just ask that students who lead our prayers and worship actually share the faith they are helping others live out. A public college shouldn't exclude us for that," said Jake Sonner, InterVarsity Broome member. InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is a group that focuses on reaching people of all faiths on campuses. Its purpose is to grow, "in love for God, God's Word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's purposes in the world." In April 2024, a chapter was started on SUNY Broome's campus as more students began to gather for Bible studies and prayer. It was then they decided to receive official recognition from the school. According to Becket, "InterVarsity repeatedly asked SUNY Broome to reconsider and pointed to federal court cases around the country - including two in favor of InterVarsity - ruling that religious student groups can have religious leaders. But the college refused to budge." Stanberry said InterVarsity needed to proceed with litigation. SUNY Broome declined to comment on the pending litigation. Stanberry described the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty as "a nonprofit law firm. We represent peoples of all faiths with the aim of promoting religious liberty for all people." This will be the third InterVarsity case Becket has taken to court this year regarding leadership standards. Looking for comments? Find comments in their new home! Click the buttons at the top or within the article to view them - or use the button below for quick access.

RNA

Jan 23rd, 2026

InterVarsity and Gloo announce strategic technology partnership

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