Does Story Matter?
by Cathy Kits, SCSBC Development Director ◊ “Storytelling is how we introduce ourselves, discover commonalities and differences, build community, and learn from each...
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Creating a Culture of Stickiness
by Cathy Kits, SCSBC Development Director ◊ Christian education is a long-standing tradition in my husband’s family. The picture below was taken in 1909. The confident...
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Unprecedented Growth Requires over 100 Million in New Campus Construction
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. A time to tear down and a time to build up ~ Ecclesiastes 3:1,3b Responding to...
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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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