The fiscal responsibilities of seminary boards, presidents, and administrators are vast and complex. And for those who want to maintain or improve their school’s financial health, it's sometimes hard to know where to start. Here are resources that may offer some guidance in tending to institutional financial health.
"Reacting to Financial Stress — What Can a Seminary Do?" (In Trust magazine, Summer 2018)
"Six Steps to Improve Board Financial Oversight" (BoardSource blog, 2016)
"Stress Testing: How Can You Ensure Your Institution’s Fiscal Health" (AGB Trusteeship, October 2015)
If you need more guidance on improving or maintaining your institution’s financial health, contact us at resources@intrust.org.
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