Mi ACADEMY BASIC
Eight free courses. One free signup.
Start with the Introductory courses for all eight Mi Academy specialties. See what the program is about before you commit to anything. No credit card required.
Built on decades of Mi training. Same Mi methodology, free to start.
What's Included
Eight free Introductory courses.
One Introductory course per Mi Academy specialty. Each is 20 to 30 minutes and gives you a clear vision for what that specialty is about. Take them in any order, on your own schedule.
Specialty 1 · Transformational Giving
Introduction to Mi Philosophy
Why fundraising can feel like ministry, not a necessary evil.
Specialty 2 · Collaboration
Introduction to Mission Increase
What Mi is, what we teach, and how we come alongside ministry leaders.
Specialty 3 · Community
Introduction to Champion Community
When supporters become a community, everything changes.
Specialty 4 · Culture
Introduction to Ministry Culture
The invisible force shaping your fundraising effectiveness.
Specialty 5 · Champion Development
Introduction to P-E-O
Why treating all supporters the same misses the point.
Specialty 6 · Leadership
Introduction to Ministry Leadership
Leading from character and abundance, not technique and scarcity.
Specialty 7 · Relational Fundraising
Introduction to Relational Fundraising
When every ask feels like a genuine invitation.
Specialty 8 · Communications
Introduction to Case for Support
Can you explain your ministry in one minute in a way that moves people?
Note: Introduction to Case for Support can be taken with no signup at all. The other seven require a quick free account (name, email, organization).
Free vs Plus
What's free, and what's not.
Basic gets you started. Plus opens the entire program.
Basic
Free
No credit card required
- Eight Introductory courses (one per specialty)
- Browse the full course catalog
- Available in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese
- Foundational, Intermediate, Advanced courses
- Mi Advisor AI coaching
- Working documents for your ministry
- Specialty forums and certificates
Plus
$49/ month
3 user seats included. Cancel any time.
- Everything in Basic, plus:
- All 32 courses across all 8 specialties
- Mi Advisor AI coaching inside every course
- Build all 8 working documents for your ministry
- All specialty discussion forums
- Certificates and Mi Certification
- 3 user seats per subscription
Common Questions
What to know before you start.
Do I need a credit card to sign up?
No. Mi Academy Basic is genuinely free. You only need to enter a credit card if you decide to upgrade to Plus or Premium.
What exactly is included for free?
Eight Introductory courses, one for each Mi Academy specialty. Each course is 20 to 30 minutes and gives you a vision for what that specialty is about. You also get to browse the full course catalog so you can see what's available at the paid tiers.
How do I sign up?
Click any "Start Free" button on this page. You'll enter your name, email, and ministry organization. That's it. You can start your first course immediately. Introduction to Case for Support can be taken with no signup at all if you'd rather try the program before creating an account.
Can I upgrade to Plus or Premium later?
Yes. Upgrade any time from your account settings. Your progress and account stay with you. The Introductory courses you've already taken count toward your specialty progress at the higher tiers.
Is Basic a permanent free tier?
Yes. Basic is meant to remain free indefinitely. There's no time limit, no expiring trial, and no surprise charges. Take the courses at your own pace.
Start your eight free courses today.
No credit card. No commitment. Just the same Mi methodology that has equipped thousands of ministry leaders, in a format you can start in the next ten minutes.