Training for
ministry leaders.
Courses, coaching tools, and community built around Mission Increase's framework for transformational fundraising. Start free, go as deep as your ministry needs.
Self-paced fundraising training, built for ministry.
Mi Academy is an online learning program covering 8 fundraising specialties across 4 depth levels. Each specialty builds toward a real deliverable you can use in your ministry right away.
4 Depth Levels
32 courses total. Complete a full specialty to earn your Specialty Certification. Finish all 8 to earn Mi Certification.
Subscription Plans
Get started at no cost. Access introductory courses and the tools that come with every account.
- 8 introductory courses (one per specialty)
- Mi Advisor AI coaching tool
- Nonprofit Scorecard assessment
- Learning community access
- Course completion certificates
Full access to all 8 specialties and every course in Mi Academy for one monthly rate.
- All 32 courses across 8 specialties
- All specialty certifications
- Mi Certification pathway
- Mi Advisor AI coaching tool
- Tools and templates library
- Full community access
Everything in Plus for a team of three. Ideal for a ministry staff team learning together.
- 3-seat bundle (team access)
- All 32 courses across 8 specialties
- All certifications
- Mi Advisor for every seat
- Tools and templates library
- Full community access
Go deep on one specialty. Four courses, one deliverable, one certification.
- All 4 courses in your chosen specialty
- Specialty certification
- Mi Advisor coaching support
- Community access
Everything you need to grow as a leader.
Mi Academy is the flagship program, but the Learning Hub is built to support your entire growth journey. Here is what is included.
Free to Attend
Upcoming Webinars
Join Mi coaches for practical sessions on fundraising, champion development, and organizational health. Free for all Learning Hub members.
Where does your organization stand?
The Nonprofit Scorecard is a short assessment that gives you a clear picture of how your organization is doing across the areas Mi trains. It takes about ten minutes and produces a personalized report you can act on.
Use it to identify your strongest areas and the ones where focused learning could make the biggest difference. It is free, and no account is required to start.
Take the Scorecard →Sample Results
Scores are illustrative. Your report reflects your organization's actual responses and includes recommended learning pathways.
Cohort-based training for deeper transformation.
If you live in a Mi community, Mi Core is free. An Area Director leads quarterly workshops, one-on-one coaching, and topical group sessions designed around your ministry's real challenges.
Mi Core works through 8 workshop topics over a continuous two-year cycle. Each quarter brings a new focus, new peer conversations, and new tools to apply in your ministry right away.
The 2-Year Curriculum Cycle
Making the Invitation
Large-Scale Fundraising Events Recurring Giving Annual Fundraising Plan
Major Donor Cultivation
Nonprofit Board Essentials Campaign Strategies Annual Communications Plan
Mi Core cohorts are facilitated by Area Directors and meet regularly over the two-year cycle. Contact your local Mi Area Director or reach us directly to learn about availability near you.
We Want to Hear From You!
Mission Increase is here to help accelerate your Kingdom impact!
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Contact
Portland, OR 97223
503-639-7364
info@missionincrease.org
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Continue Learning
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My Courses
All enrolled courses with live progress indicators. A green check means done; a bar means in progress.
Browse All Courses
Explore all 32 courses across 8 topics and 4 depth levels. Plan your path from here.
Top Navigation
Dashboard, Courses, Resources, Webinars, Community: one click away from anywhere in the platform.
Tip: Bookmark your Dashboard URL for the fastest return each session.
The course player has more under the hood than it looks. Here is a quick tour.
Sidebar Navigation
Every activity in the course is listed here. Completed items show a checkmark. Click any item to jump to it.
Highlights & Notes
Select any text to highlight it. Open the notes panel to write your own reflections. Both are saved to your account.
Progress Bar
Fills as you complete each activity. Reach 100% and the course is automatically marked complete in your Dashboard.
Keyboard shortcuts
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| → | Next activity |
| ← | Previous activity |
| N | Toggle notes panel |
| S | Toggle sidebar |
| F | Fullscreen |
Learning doesn't stop when you close a course. Three platform sections keep the momentum going.
Consider: Introduce yourself in Community this week. It's a network of practitioners working through the same challenges you are.
Mi Advisor is trained on Mi's methodology. Talk to it the way you would talk to a knowledgeable colleague.
Explain concepts
Ask it to reframe any idea with a new example or in your ministry context.
Help you draft
It walks you through key documents step by step, asking good questions along the way.
Answer questions
Stuck on something? It engages with your specific situation, not generic advice.
Push your thinking
It asks follow-up questions and introduces perspectives that go deeper.
Try it now
Look for the "Ask Mi Advisor" button inside any course, or reach it from the top nav anytime.
"I lead a small rural ministry. Where should I start in Mi Academy?"
Your profile helps Mi Academy personalize your experience and lets you track your journey over time.
Name & Photo
Add a profile photo and confirm your display name. It appears in Community and on your certificates.
Email Notifications
Choose which emails you receive: new courses, community activity, webinar reminders, and more.
Ministry Information
Add your role, ministry name, and location. This helps Mi Advisor give you more relevant responses.
Password & Security
Update your password or change your login email here.
To access your profile: click your initials or avatar in the top-right corner of any page, then select "My Profile."
Your profile isn't quite complete yet. Finishing it helps us personalize your learning experience.