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KNOWLEDGE CENTER

Leveraging Giving Tuesday: Best Practices for Maximum Impact 

By Ruston Pierce Fundraising and Capital Campaign Manager Is your school ready for Giving Tuesday?  As Giving Tuesday gains traction each year, Christian schools must strategize to make the most of this philanthropic wave.  There are a lot of organizations asking on this day, so you must be strategic to

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What is Our Real Value?

By Brandon Allen Executive Director / Fortify Foundation Isn’t it amazing to see how much our priorities shift as we grow older? When we’re in high school, the weighing priority is figuring out what college God wants us to attend, and which major we should pursue. In college, the focus

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Can You Be Trusted? Building Trust with Donor Relationships

Written by Lara Gopp Marketing Manager / Fortify Foundation In an era where trust is elusive, Christian schools face a profound challenge in forging authentic connections with donors. Establishing unwavering faith begins with a steadfast commitment to uphold Christian values, foster transparency, and demonstrate tangible impact that aligns with our

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Perspective from a Philanthropist

Perspective from a Philanthropist

By Chris Larsen Founder and Principal of Next-Level Income  As a business owner and active member in the community, my business, family, and I are often asked for financial support for various causes. The causes are many and we developed a system and annual plan, much like a budget, to

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Philosophy of Philanthropy

Philosophy of Philanthropy

Written by Brandon Allen Executive Director / Fortify Foundation My hope and aim with this article is to help you refocus your fundraising strategy. With the help of an insider’s philanthropic perspective, and a reminder as to what is most important to relay in our communications, this will hopefully allow

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INDEPENDENCE 

Written by Brandon Allen Executive Director / Fortify Foundation  At Fortify Foundation, there are a lot of things we offer to help benefit you and your educational organization. However, the sole purpose for why we exist is to ensure that Christian education is here to stay in America and always

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Do No Harm

Written by Ray Moore, Th.M., Chaplain (Lt. Col.) USAR Ret, Chairman of CEI and director of Exodus Mandate “Do no harm” is the first principle physicians follow in the treatment of their patients. My late father-in-law once was prescribed some blood pressure medicine that brought on a diabetic condition. Physicians

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UN REPORT: Use Tax Money To Control Private Schools

Written by Alex Newman, award-winning international journalist, educator, author, and consultant. Governments should use tax subsidies for private schools to bring them under government control and impose regulations mandating “equity” and other goals, according to a report commissioned by the controversial United Nations’ “education” agency known as UNESCO.  The document

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Launch the School Year Off Right!

Launch the School Year Right: Marketing What Matters Most 

Written by Lara Gopp Marketing Manager / Fortify Foundation Launching a new school year is the perfect time for Christian schools to showcase their unique qualities and attract prospective families. A simple yet effective marketing plan can help highlight what sets these schools apart from others in the education landscape.

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Economy of Scale: What can it do for you?

Economy of Scale: What can it do for you?

Written by Brandon Allen Executive Director / Fortify Foundation What comes to mind when you hear the phrase ‘economy of scale’? Perhaps it’s just a phrase you’ve heard in passing with no sort of context. Maybe the context was back when you were sitting in your college economics class, and

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The Top Priority for a Capital Campaign: Planning

The Top Priority for a Capital Campaign: Planning

Written by Ruston Pierce President of Consulting / Affinity Recruiting One of the biggest buzz words in private education currently is sustainability.  It’s starting to get a little overused, but it absolutely should be a priority for every school.  There’s one obstacle that I continue to see across the country

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