National MPD Coach (Development)

National MPD Coach (Development)Work Location:Remote - USASchedule: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 RESPONSIBILITIESPersonal: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 worldBe 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 communityTake 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 curriculumDuring 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 movementWith each staff, set clear expectations, using coaching agreements.Schedule and execute weekly coaching calls with staff to:Set clear MPD goals based on national benchmarksCoach using the GROW model with situational leadership overlayReview DonorElf data and use to identify next stepsAnalyze prospect lists and expand networks togetherDiscuss emotional blocks to MPD and identify possible solutionsProvide accountability and encouragementOffer contextualized strategies for engaging with staff’s unique networkContribute to the effectiveness of the national MPD coaches team:Partner with other national MPD coaches to execute MPD training and coachingConsult with fellow MPD coaches, providing helpful resources and adviceMonitor, test, and update MPD best practicesProvide regular reports to Associate Director of MPD as requestedContribute 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 annuallyIdentify individuals and churches to partner each year, actively growing your network of relationshipsEngage current and prospective partners annuallyMake asks each year, following up all asks to closureIndividually thank all partners and communicate with donors monthly via prayer updatesReview financial reports for accuracy and ensuring that spending is within budgetContinue professional growth and development:Stay current with development industry changesDedicate 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 TeamPursue opportunities to grow as an MPD Coach, trainer, and leader.QUALIFICATIONS Annually affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement. Abide by InterVarsity’s Code of ConductBachelor’s degree is required3 – 5 years’ experience with personal fundraisingEffective oral and written communication skillsAbility to handle multiple projects/people at once, organize events, coaching appointments, travel, training events and the details involvedAbility to maintain accurate records and filesAbility to take charge of tasks and work independently without close supervisionAbility to work under the pressure of deadlinesAbility and willingness to hold people accountable and have difficult conversationsLeadership skills including problem solving and strong conflict resolution skillsExcellent relationship builder and team player who can collaborate effectively with all levels of the organizationOpen 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 tea