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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Maximize Your Summer: 5 Strategic Marketing Moves to Prepare for a Strong Year
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…
Perspective from a Philanthropist
By Wade McGuinn | Managing Shareholder, McGuinn Homes Inc. In the world of generosity, whether you are a donor or a nonprofit receiving a donation,…
Take it Off the Shelf! A Strategic Plan is only as Good as its Implementation
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…
The Sustainability Myth: What’s the Aim and How We Compare
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…
Challenges Christian School Boards Will Face In The Next 5 Years
By Ruston Pierce Fundraising & Capitol Campaign Manager | Fortify Foundation If a person had said to your school board, “We are going to spend…
Assessing the Impact of Enrollment Health on Organizational Life
By Andy Lynch | Tassel™ President & CEO & Sarah Sams | Brand Content Strategist Enrollment is oxygen for faith-based schools. The stronger the enrollment,…
Communications That Sustain: How Messaging Fuels Financial Stability in Christian Education
By Lara Gopp Marketing Manager| Fortify Foundation In the ever-changing world of Christian K–12 education, financial sustainability is a top priority for school leaders. While…
5 Reasons K-12 Schools Don’t Have An ENDOWMENT
By Brandon AllenExecutive Director | Fortify Foundation AI has no doubt taken education by storm! It seems every educational conference / convention has at least…
Investigating the Investment
By Brandon Allen Executive Director | Fortify Foundation One of the questions I get asked the most is related to the investment strategy that Fortify…
The Role of the Christian School Board in Fundraising
By Ruston PierceFundraising and Capital Campaign Manager| Fortify Foundation This article is an excerpt from a larger board training. Please contact Fortify Foundation if you…
THE JOURNEY OF A MESSAGE: Promoting an Endowment Fund for a Christian School
By Lara GoppMarketing Manager| Fortify Foundation In the mission-driven world of K-12 Christian education, financial sustainability is often the key to preserving the spiritual and…
Investing in the Future: Building a Stronger Tomorrow
By Gary Montgomery Executive Director – North America – Compass-finances God’s way Imagine a world where students learn to handle money based on the Principles of…