Linked Friend
Partner with us
Join Us in Shaping the Future
of International Student Ministry
Every year, over 1.3 million international students come to the U.S.—many from nations where
the gospel is difficult to access. Linked Friends exists to extend IFI’s reach by building
systems, launching innovations, and equipping
- Our Vision
To extend the reach and impact of IFI by engaging trusted leaders and partners
who advise, advocate, and innovate for the flourishing of international student
ministry in the U.S. and beyond.
who advise, advocate, and innovate for the flourishing of international student
ministry in the U.S. and beyond.
What Your Partnership Enables
Linked Friends advances the strategic work that strengthens IFI today and shapes its future.
By partnering with us, you support initiatives that:
Organizational Scaling
Develop systems and leadership for
healthy capacity growth.
healthy capacity growth.
Global Reach Expansion
Create partnerships and models to
support students globally.
support students globally.
Multiply Student Engagement
Design digital and cultural strategies to
reach more students effectively.
reach more students effectively.
High-Impact Innovation
Pilot new models and scale promising
ideas through our Innovation Lab.
ideas through our Innovation Lab.
You’re not just funding programs—you’re fueling long-term transformation
The Frontier Commons
Advisory Board
We are forming a community of trusted
leaders who offer wisdom, advocacy,
and strategic insight to advance IFI’s
mission
Why Your Partnership Matters
- Strengthen IFI’s organizational health
- Launch new pilots that accelerate impact
- Equip more students to lead in faith, innovation, and mission
- Expand to new global regions
- Build sustainable systems for long-term growth
Ways You Can Partner With Us
Strategic Partner
Bring your expertise, influence, or organizational collaboration
Innovation Lab
Help fund high-impact pilots that
shape the future of ISM
shape the future of ISM
Advisory Network
Provide insight, advocacy, and
strategic connections
strategic connections
Mentor or Consultant
Invest your experience in the next generation of global leaders