Webinar explores considerations for institutions pursuing strategic partnerships.

Pursuing large-scale grants that advance the mission and drive transformation.

Four key strategies for turning underused facilities and undervalued property into mission-sustaining resources

Data-driven strategies can strengthen theological schools.

Dr. Rebekah Burch Basinger sees fundraising as a vital ministry that can shape faith and fuel the work of theological education. An expert in fundraising, Basinger revisits her book "Growing Givers' Hearts" on its 25th anniversary and explores the power of generosity, breaking the scarcity mindset and embracing God’s abundance. She shares insights from her research, offering practical wisdom for boards, presidents, and leaders to treat fundraising as an expression of faith. Learn how theological schools can inspire donors, strengthen financial health, and model a spirit of generosity that transforms future church leaders.

Budget balancing is a challenging process that requires oversight.

Consider these top 10 questions that trustees, presidents, and CFOs should ask each other and themselves when first considering a merger

Transformation becomes essential when the current vision and operations can no longer sustain an organization’s health.

There are two key components to a board's role in fundraising: Collective governance and individual involvement.

Seminaries are People Too: Mindsets that make or break institutional change

The Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative was designed by Lilly Endowment Inc. to create ways for theological schools in North America to train and support ministers for Christian churches. The Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Deasy, director of institutional initiatives of the Association of Theological Schools, and Amy Kardash, president of the In Trust Center for Theological Schools, discuss key findings and themes. ATS and the In Trust Center are co-coordinating the initiative.

An In Trust Center Resource Grant offers member schools a chance to explore innovation at their institutions through a matching grant opportunity of up to $15,000. Listen to this 30-minute information session, including Q&A, as we provide details on eligibility requirements, funding priorities, application process. Previous grantees are eligible to apply as long as they are not within our current funding cycle.