The following articles are designed to empower Christian school leaders with the mindset and strategies necessary for long-term financial sustainability. Here you will find valuable insights related to fundraising, planned giving, long-term financial planning, and marketing—resources designed to help leaders strengthen their schools for generations to come.
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Let’s Talk ENDOWMENTS
By Brandon AllenExecutive Director | Fortify Foundation What are they? I think one of the greatest comparisons we have is in the examples we see…
PILLARS OF EXCELLENCE What Makes Great Schools Great?
DR. TIMOTHY WIENSChief Academic Officer, The Woodlands Christian Academy A great deal of research has been conducted on what makes great schools great, or at…
Building Year-End Momentum: START 2025 STRONG
By Lara GoppMarketing Manager| Fortify Foundation At Fortify Foundation, we’re driven by a singular mission: to see Christian schools financially sustained for the future. As…
Financial Storytelling vs. Compliance
Why Both Are Important By MATT METCALF Director of Business and Financial Services, Concordis Education Partners It’s November, which means Christian schools are up and…
Are you Ready to Start a Capital Campaign?
By Ruston PierceFundraising and Capital Campaign Manager| Fortify Foundation What need are you meeting? Before any school embarks on a capital campaign, there should be…
The Landscape is Changing
By Brandon AllenExecutive Director | Fortify Foundation A lot of things have changed since the pandemic of 2020. While it was an unsettling time for…
990’s: Legally Required. Donor Appreciated.
By Andrew Hedrich – SENIOR MANAGER SMITH + HOWARD ADVISORY LLC IRS Form 990 is an invaluable opportunity for organizations to craft a meaningful narrative…
Is Your Website Ready for Your Donors?
4 Questions to Ask to Maximize Your Donor’s Online Experience Hannah Jurius Owner, Sparrow Marketing, The end of the year is a busy season for your…
Playing The Long Game
Investing in the Future: The Value of Endowed Funds for Private Christian K-12 Schools Tyson S. ChastainJohnson University Private Christian K-12 schools play a crucial…
Regulations, Regulations, Regulations…
Brandon AllenExecutive Director | Fortify Foundation It has been such a blessing to be a part of changing the landscape for the financial future of…
5 Things To Know About Marketing Your Christian School
Communicating your school’s vision is key to attracting mission-aligned partners. While internal focus is important, external marketing can expand your reach and engage a broader…
Looking Ahead: Sustaining Great Christian Schools
Jennifer Thomason Director / CEO – Christian Schools International Many Christian schools were founded to bring together families, churches and education. Some describe this as a…