Funding Momentum InterVarsity Press has recently secured a $1.25M grant from the Lilly Endowment and another $1.25M grant earlier in 2024, signaling strong financial support for faith-based parenting and caregiving initiatives. This funding momentum presents opportunities to align sales pitches around grant-funded programs, curriculum resources, and classroom-ready materials that dovetail with their grant priorities.

Expansion & Leadership Promotions and leadership changes, such as the recent promotion of Jon Boyd, suggest an active growth phase and potential openness to new partnerships, authors, and distribution deals. Engage in conversations about expanded publishing programs, co-branded campaigns, and strategic content collaborations.

Diversified Imprints IVP maintains three focused imprints—general Christian living and culture, academic theology and philosophy, and church and small-group curricula—creating cross-sell opportunities across consumer books, scholarly titles, and educational resources for churches and colleges. Pitch bundled offerings that span imprints for libraries, bookstores, and academic partners.

Digital & Podcast Growth Past initiatives include launching podcasts and digital products with partners like Highlands Group, indicating a readiness to explore digital, multimedia, and curriculum formats. Propose digital licensing, podcast sponsorships, classroom-ready multimedia kits, and interactive study guides to expand reach.

Strategic Partnerships Collaborations with seminaries and publishers highlight a collaborative sales path for curriculum bundles, study guides, and academic resources. Target institutions, seminaries, and faith-based organizations with turnkey, co-branded educational packages and long-term licensing deals.