Building a Sustainable Financial Model
Room 240 | Breakout 2 | 2:00 pm
Audience: Administrators, Business Office/Finance, Advancement/Development
Exploring the current financial trends in Christian Education. What facilitates the majority of Christian School’s operating costs? Is Fundraising necessary? Will schools be able to pay their bills AND will families be able to afford Christian education in the future?

Brandon Allen, Executive Director
Fortify Foundation
Brandon has a background in accounting and consulting and has also worked alongside church and Christian school ministries over the last 12 years. He has served in the roles of assistant pastor, pastor, teacher, consultant, and team lead. In that timeframe, he also graduated with a Master of Fine Arts degree in Christian Ministry. Brandon loves working with and educating people with long-term growth in mind. He is married to his wonderful wife Bonnie and God has blessed them with 3 wonderful kids.