Diving into Development
by Cathy Kits, SCSBC Consultant for Development ◊ So you have a heart for Christian education and the ability to articulate the mission and vision of your school. You...
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Fundraising as Ministry
by Cathy Kits, SCSBC Consultant for Development ◊ When you think of the word fundraising, what comes to mind? Fundraising within a Christian context is an integral and...
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Gerry Ebbers Retires from SCSBC
With this issue of The Link, we are reading Gerry Ebbers’ last article as the development consultant for SCSBC. Gerry’s retirement from the Society of Christian Schools...
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For Whom Are You Raising Money?
by Gerry Ebbers, SCSBC Consultant for Stewardship and Development ◊ Board members of charities are considered to be “fiduciaries” – that is, they are acting on behalf...
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Managing Parking Lot Gossip
by Gerry Ebbers, SCSBC Consultant for Stewardship and Development ◊ “You shall not give false testimony” (NIV) and “thou shalt not bear false...
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Are You Ready for a Capital Campaign?
by Gerry Ebbers, SCSBC Executive Director ◊ So you’re thinking of running a capital campaign to raise funds for additional or improved facilities. You’re wondering if...
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Best Practices for Your Development Program
by Gerry Ebbers, Consultant for Stewardship and Development ◊ What are the key elements of a successful development program? Consider the following, and check to see if...
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Hitting Your Development Goals
Do you have a development program for your school? Development encompasses all the activities of your school which share your vision and mission, build relationships,...
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Fundraising Ethics
by Gerald Ebbers, SCSBC Consultant for Stewardship and Development ◊ Occasionally I am asked by a board or committee member if the school can reimburse their...
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