How do I make them effective? By Ruston Pierce Fundraising & Capitol Campaign Manager | Fortify Foundation In the ever-competitive world of school fundraising, it’s easy to think that once an event is over, the opportunity has passed. But that’s far from true. Events — even after they conclude — can continue to drive donations,…
How to Build and Cultivate Relationships with New Donors By Ruston Pierce Fundraising & Capitol Campaign Manager | Fortify Foundation One of the most difficult parts of fundraising in Christian schools is creating efficient processes for identifying and cultivating new donors. Building relationships with new donors is a key element of fundraising success. Sometimes we celebrate…
Turn a Tax Obligation into a Kingdom Opportunity By Brad Blackburn | Dyadic Financial Management Are you at the point where you must take Required Minimum Distributions from your IRA? Are you charitably minded? If the answers to those two questions are “yes,” continue reading to find out how those two things can work together. Understanding…
Most Schools Are Grossly Under-Endowed By Brandon Allen Executive Director | Fortify Foundation What comes to mind when you read this title? There are 2 underlying assumptions that we can operate from in the immediate: I’ll never forget first reading this when researching statistics around financial and fundraising trends. I have since shared this a dozen…
By Lara Gopp Marketing Manager| Fortify Foundation As someone who works closely with Christian schools across the country, I’ve seen a clear pattern: schools that communicate their mission with clarity and consistency are the ones that grow, not just in enrollment, but in culture, community, and long-term financial health. Summer may feel slow, but it’s…
By Wade McGuinn | Managing Shareholder, McGuinn Homes Inc. In the world of generosity, whether you are a donor or a nonprofit receiving a donation, both the act of giving and receiving should be approached thoughtfully. It’s essential to ask yourself: Am I passionate about this issue or problem? Is my gift rooted in charity…
By Ruston Pierce Fundraising & Capitol Campaign Manager | Fortify Foundation A strategic plan outlines an organization’s short and long-term goals and the path to achieving them. However, crafting the plan is only the beginning—its success depends on implementation. So many schools go through the process of creating a strategic plan but then allow distractions to deter…
By Brandon Allen Executive Director | Fortify Foundation When we bring up the word “sustainable” I’m sure there are a number of things that come to mind. Often, it’s the challenges of today that rise to the surface because those are the immediate pressing hurdles that we have to cross over. Creating true sustainability is…
By Ruston Pierce Fundraising & Capitol Campaign Manager | Fortify Foundation If a person had said to your school board, “We are going to spend a year in our homes and all of your students are going to do virtual school”, your board would have probably considered having that person committed. However, we all did…
By Andy Lynch | Tassel™ President & CEO & Sarah Sams | Brand Content Strategist Enrollment is oxygen for faith-based schools. The stronger the enrollment, the more breathing room a school has in its operating budget. To that end, you could reach the conclusion that the goal is full enrollment in every grade. Wouldn’t it…