# www.myabacc.org ## Pages - [Board of Directors](https://www.myabacc.org/board-of-directors): We’re grateful for the investment our President, Vice President, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Secretary, and board members have made in our association. - [About ABACC](https://www.myabacc.org/about-abacc): ABACC members are strategic thinkers, trusted advisors, and outstanding asset managers—all with a Christian worldview. What could you learn from them? - [ABACC Career Center](https://www.myabacc.org/career-center576d48a8): The Career Center is a free service to all ABACC members and institutions. You can search for a job, submit your resume, or post a job opening. - [ABACC Annual Conference](https://www.myabacc.org/abacc-annual-conference): Our Conference is the only event that provides professional development and networking opportunities specifically for Christian business officers in higher ed. - [Multiple Employer Plan (MEP)](https://www.myabacc.org/multiple-employer-plan): Maximize your retirement plan services and better manage your budget, resources, and administration by teaming up with other employers. - [Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability](https://www.myabacc.org/ecfa): ABACC has partnered with The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability to help accelerate the gospel through evangelical nonprofits and churches. - [Cooperative Contracts](https://www.myabacc.org/cooperative-contracts): ABACC has a strategic partnership with E&I Cooperative Services (E&I), the nation’s only member-owned, not-for-profit sourcing cooperative focused on education. - [Discussion Board](https://www.myabacc.org/discussion-board): Get answers, exchange resources, and collaborate with fellow business officers through ABACC's member discussion board. - [Podcast](https://www.myabacc.org/podcast): Listen to the ABACC Podcast on all listening platforms. - [Data Warehouse](https://www.myabacc.org/data-warehouse): The Data Warehouse, powered by CapinCrouse LLP, provides powerful reporting tools to benchmark member institutions against others in Christian higher education. - [Like-Minded Organizations](https://www.myabacc.org/like-minded-organizations): ABACC is proud to be associated with other organizations supporting Christian higher education. - [Legal Guidance](https://www.myabacc.org/legal-guidance): Husch Blackwell’s Higher Education team is pleased to partner with ABACC to examine the policies, systems, and operations of its member institutions. - [Peer Group Visits](https://www.myabacc.org/peer-group-visits): Peer Group Visits allow our members to learn from comparable institutions for the benefit of the visitor’s institution and their own business leadership. - [Certification](https://www.myabacc.org/certification): ABACC offers certification for Christian business officers in higher ed. Gain credibility as a Certified Christian Higher Education Business Professional. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.myabacc.org/privacy-policy): Privacy Policy for Association of Business Administrators of Christian Colleges - [Cookie Policy](https://www.myabacc.org/cookie-policy): Cookie Policy for Association of Business Administrators of Christian Colleges - [Organizational Documents](https://www.myabacc.org/organizational-documents): Download the current ABACC Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, Policies and Procedures, and Form 990. - [Upcoming & Past Conferences](https://www.myabacc.org/upcoming-and-past-conferences): Mark your calendar and plan ahead to attend the next five ABACC Annual Conferences. Download the program and session handouts from the past three Conferences. - [Chief Executive Officer](https://www.myabacc.org/chief-executive-officer): “I have a special passion for the work of the Christian college business officer and understand first-hand how increasingly difficult it is.” - [Mentoring Program](https://www.myabacc.org/mentoring-program): ABACC’s Mentoring Program is designed to help Christian business officers by connecting them to a mentor with experience, compassion, and a servant’s heart. - [Member Statistics](https://www.myabacc.org/member-statistics): Learn about ABACC member institutions’ annual budgets, endowment funds, student and residential populations, employee numbers, and corporate partner sectors. - [About Us](https://www.myabacc.org/about-us): ABACC members are strategic thinkers, trusted advisors, and outstanding asset managers—all with a Christian worldview. What could you learn from them? - [Peer Consultants Bureau](https://www.myabacc.org/peer-consultants-bureau): ABACC can send a colleague from a member institution to your campus to provide objective, third-party support in evaluating your business office. - [Home](https://www.myabacc.org/): Fulfill your calling, solve challenges, and maximize resources to accomplish the mission of Christian higher education. - [The Beacon Newsletter](https://www.myabacc.org/the-beacon-newsletter): The Beacon newsletter is an informative resource ABACC provides to help our members save time and money and do their jobs better. - [Virtual Exhibit Hall](https://www.myabacc.org/conference-exhibitors): 2026 ABACC Annual Conference Virtual Exhibit Hall — resources for higher education business and finance officers for operations and financial management - [Grievance Policy](https://www.myabacc.org/grievance-policy): Grievances that can be handled by the Executive Director will be reviewed and resolved quickly. Issues of a serious nature will be forwarded to the ABACC Board. - [Sample Agenda](https://www.myabacc.org/sample-agenda): Are you planning a Peer Group Visit agenda but don’t know where to begin? Use this basic outline for a two-day visit to inspire your custom agenda. - [Mission & Statement of Faith](https://www.myabacc.org/mission-and-statement-of-faith): ABACC improves the standard of business management in Christian Higher Education by providing professional development, networking, and mutual support. - [Focus Webinar Speaking Opportunities](https://www.myabacc.org/focus-webinar-speaking-opportunities): ABACC handles all marketing, registration, web hosting, and CPE credit processing. The sponsor creates and presents the workshop. - [Alliance Defending Freedom](https://www.myabacc.org/alliance-defending-freedom): ABACC has partnered with ADF Ministry Alliance to provide practical legal help so member institutions can freely equip the next generation of Christian leaders. - [Host School To-Do List](https://www.myabacc.org/host-school-to-do-list): Are you willing to share your best practices and success stories with a comparable college? Here are ten steps to hosting a successful ABACC Peer Group Visit. - [Career Center](https://www.myabacc.org/career-center): The Career Center is a free service to all ABACC members and institutions. You can search for a job, submit your resume, or post a job opening. - [Contact Us](https://www.myabacc.org/contact-us): Contact us with your questions, suggestions, or concerns - [Consulting Consortium](https://www.myabacc.org/consulting-consortium): ABACC has gathered experienced consultants with reputations for quality service and the willingness to serve Christians in higher education. - [Corporate Partner Code of Conduct](https://www.myabacc.org/corporate-partner-code-of-conduct): We provide these guidelines for ABACC Corporate Partners in order to foster meaningful and productive relationships with both ABACC members and ABACC itself. - [Characteristics of a Successful Mentor](https://www.myabacc.org/characteristics-of-a-successful-mentor): Whether or not an individual is suited to the role of a mentor may depend on his or her own stage of development, experience, personality, or interests. - [Getting Budget Approval](https://www.myabacc.org/getting-budget-approval): If professional development budgets are tight, persuading your boss to pay your way to a conference can be difficult. Here’s how to make the strongest case. - [Affiliated Career Sites](https://www.myabacc.org/affiliated-career-sites): This page contains links to affiliated organizations. ABACC is not responsible for the content of these websites. - [Focus Webinars](https://www.myabacc.org/focus-webinars): Free focus webinars help members stay up-to-date on the latest trends, hot topics, and best practices. Each focuses on one key topic and lasts about 90 minutes. - [The Role of the Mentor](https://www.myabacc.org/the-role-of-the-mentor): As a mentor, you are committing to patient and active participation in your mentee’s life, recognizing that this is a process that takes work and time. - [Speakers Bureau](https://www.myabacc.org/speakers-bureau): Members—are you looking for speakers or workshops on business and financial issues in Christian higher education or non-profit administration? Contact us! - [Business Office 360°](https://www.myabacc.org/business-office-360): The program covers 25 topics in 12 modules over 2 days. This is not a “how-to” workshop, but more of a “you need to be aware of these issues” type of workshop. - [What To Do if It Isn’t Working Out](https://www.myabacc.org/what-to-do-if-it-isnt-working-out): You should contact ABACC if you feel your mentoring relationship isn’t working out. But before you do, please be prepared to discuss these questions. - [Corporate Partners](https://www.myabacc.org/corporate-partners): ABACC members oversee nearly every purchasing decision for their institution. We give you opportunities to engage with them. - [Foundations of Higher Ed Finance](https://www.myabacc.org/foundations-of-higher-ed-finance): ABACC supports your president, board, and department chairs who want to understand the foundations of higher ed finance with a series of free on-demand videos. - [Blog](https://www.myabacc.org/blog): Knowledge, insight, and resources to equip and inspire Christian business officers in higher education to manage well and lead with excellence. - [Devotionals](https://www.myabacc.org/devotionals): Be equipped with teaching that encourages, inspires, and helps you draw strength from God’s Holy Word and closer to Jesus as you rest in him. - [Conference](https://www.myabacc.org/conference): Our Conference is the only event that provides professional development and networking opportunities specifically for Christian business officers in higher ed. - [Site Map](https://www.myabacc.org/site-map): Find every page on this website here. - [Summary of All Advantages](https://www.myabacc.org/member-advantages): ABACC empowers and equips its members with exclusive access to networking, resources, training, and education from a Christian worldview. - [Join ABACC](https://www.myabacc.org/join-abacc): ABACC empowers and equips business officers with exclusive access to networking, resources, training, and education from a Christian worldview. Join ABACC now! - [Exhibit](https://www.myabacc.org/exhibit): We provide a productive space to establish and build relationships with decision-makers seeking to maximize their institution’s limited resources. - [Foundations of Higher Ed Finance Videos](https://www.myabacc.org/foundations-of-higher-ed-finance-videos): ABACC’s videos are perfect for college presidents, board members, department chairs, and others who want to understand the business of higher education better. ## Blog Posts - [Ask a School Insurance Underwriting Expert: Back to School: Building a Safe Education Environment for Higher Education](https://www.myabacc.org/ask-a-school-insurance-underwriting-expert-back-to-school-buildinga-safe-education-environment-for-higher-education) - [Spend Visibility: The Financial Imperative Higher Education CFOs Can No Longer Ignore](https://www.myabacc.org/spend-visibility-the-financial-imperative-higher-education-cfos-can-no-longer-ignore) - [The Clock Is Ticking: Why Small Christian Colleges Must Get Serious About Healthcare Costs Now](https://www.myabacc.org/the-clock-is-ticking-why-small-christian-colleges-must-get-serious-about-healthcare-costs-now) - [When Facilities Become A Strategic Advantage](https://www.myabacc.org/when-facilities-become-a-strategic-advantage) - [Ask a School Insurance Underwriting Expert: Transportation Risk Management: Key Areas Schools Should Review](https://www.myabacc.org/ask-a-school-insurance-underwriting-expert-transportation-risk-management-key-areas-schools-should-review) - [Risk Management Strategies for Christian Colleges: Reducing Incidents and Containing Costs](https://www.myabacc.org/risk-management-strategies-for-christian-colleges-reducing-incidents-and-containing-costs) - [Maverick Spend in Higher Education: Risks, Impact, and Control Strategies](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/maverick-spend-in-higher-education-risks-impact-and-control-strategies) - [Ask a School Insurance Underwriting Expert: With Spring Around the Corner, What Do We Need to Do During the Transition from Winter?](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/ask-a-school-insurance-underwriting-expert-with-spring-around-the-corner-what-do-we-need-to-do-during-the-transition-from-winter) - [Hidden in Procurement: The Stewardship Advantage Small-College CFOs Often Overlook](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/hidden-in-procurement-the-stewardship-advantage-small-college-cfos-often-overlook): The Stewardship Advantage Small-College CFOs Often Overlook - [How to Set Up an Endowment Fund for a Nonprofit](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/how-to-set-up-an-endowment-fund-for-a-nonprofit) - [Ask a School Insurance Underwriting Expert: What Are Some of the Main Liability Concerns Now That Winter Is Upon Us?](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/what-are-some-main-winter-liability-concerns): What Are Some Main Liability Concerns Now That Winter Is Upon Us? - [Reducing the Deficit, Creating Savings, Amid Enrollment Challenges](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/reducing-the-deficit-creating-savings-amid-enrollment-challenges) - [3 Ways Colleges Can Make Campus Tours More Appetizing](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/3-ways-colleges-can-make-campus-tours-more-appetizing) - [Ask a School Insurance Underwriting Expert: Today’s Basics in Campus Security](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/todays-basics-in-campus-security) - [Mastering Technology Procurement: Best Practices for Buyers at Educational Institutions](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/mastering-technology-procurement-best-practices-for-buyers-at-educational-institutions) - [Enrollment Strategies for CFOs](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/enrollment-strategies-for-cfos) - [What Would Happen to Student Loans if the Department of Education Closes?](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/what-would-happen-to-student-loans-if-the-department-of-education-closes) - [Maximizing Education Cost Savings with a Cooperative Buying Strategy](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/maximizing-education-cost-savings-with-a-cooperative-buying-strategy): Maximizing Education Savings with a Cooperative Buying Strategy - [Automation & AI Are Fast Becoming Critical in Higher Education](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/automation-ai-are-fast-becoming-critical-in-higher-education): Automation & AI Are Fast Becoming Critical in Higher Education - [Ask a School Insurance Underwriting Expert: How Can We Prevent Sexual Misconduct on Campus?](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/how-can-we-prevent-sexual-misconduct-on-campus): How Can We Prevent Sexual Misconduct on Campus? - [Predicting the Future: Strategic Finance Requires the Stewardship of Resources](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/predicting-the-future-strategic-stewardship) - [Strategic Academic Planning: Wrap People & Process Around Your Data](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/strategic-academic-planning): Strategic Academic Planning Wrap People/Process Around Your Data - [New Related Party Disclosure Requirements for Higher Education Institutions](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/new-related-party-disclosure-requirements): New Related Party Disclosure Requirements for Higher Education - [Three Essential Dynamics for Healthy Relationships](https://www.myabacc.org/devotional/three-essential-dynamics) - [Ask a School Insurance Underwriting Expert: What Should Our School Require from Those Who Use Our Facilities?](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/what-should-our-school-require-from-those-who-use-our-facilities): What Should Our School Require from Those Who Use Our Facilities? - [Increasing the Worth of Your Most Valuable Asset](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/increasing-the-worth-of-your-most-valuable-asset) - [Framing Financial Aid Follow Ups: Who, What, How, When & Why](https://www.myabacc.org/framing-financial-aid-follow-ups) - [Ask a School Insurance Underwriting Expert: As Summer Storms Arrive, How Do We Protect Our School Buildings From High Wind Damage?](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/as-summer-storms-arrive-how-do-we-protect-our-school-buildings-from-high-wind-damage): How Do We Protect Our School Buildings From High Wind Damage? - [Values Alignment in Investing](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/values-alignment-in-investing) - [5 Ways to Inspire Students to Buy Meal Plans](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/5-ways-to-inspire-students-to-buy-meal-plans) - [Success by Association](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/success-by-association) - [Cutting Through the Noise](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/cutting-through-the-noise) - [How 10 Minutes a Week Can Change Your Career](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/how-10-minutes-a-week-can-change-your-career) - [Your First 90 Days](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/your-first-90-days) - [Why Your CFO Needs Your Support](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/why-your-cfo-needs-your-support) - [God’s Intent for Creation](https://www.myabacc.org/devotional/gods-intent-for-creation) - [Don’t Cut the Professional Development Budget!](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/dont-cut-the-professional-development-budget) - [Five Reasons You Should Use Cooperative Contracts (& Two Things You May Be Wrong About)](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/five-reasons-you-should-use-cooperative-contracts-two-things-you-may-be-wrong-about): Five Reasons You Should Use Cooperative Contracts - [Ask a School Insurance Underwriting Expert: As Winter Approaches, How Can We Protect Our Facilities?](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/as-winter-approaches-how-can-we-protect-our-facilities): As Winter Approaches, How Can We Protect Our Facilities? - [How to Empower Your Organization Through Health Benefits & Measure the Positive Impact](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/how-to-empower-your-organization-through-health-benefits-and-measure-the-positive-impact): How to Empower Your Organization Through Health Benefits - [Ask a School Insurance Underwriting Expert: As Students Return, Do You Have Any Advice?](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/ask-a-school-insurance-underwriting-expert-as-students-return-do-you-have-any-advice): As Students Return for the Fall Semester, How Should We Prepare? - [How to Optimize Your Employee Onboarding Experience](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/how-to-optimize-your-employee-onboarding-experience) - [Ask a School Insurance Underwriting Expert: Why Am I Being Asked To Significantly Increase My Property Values This Year?](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/why-am-i-being-asked-to-significantly-increase-my-property-values-this-year) - [What Does It Cost to Recruit a Traditional Undergrad?](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/what-does-it-cost-to-recruit-a-traditional-undergrad) - [How to Evaluate Investment Performance](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/how-to-evaluate-investment-performance) - [Ask a School Insurance Underwriting Expert: What Does a Cyber Policy Cover?](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/what-does-a-cyber-insurance-policy-cover): Ask a School Insurance Expert: What Does a Cyber Policy Cover? - [Three Leadership Qualities to Cultivate](https://www.myabacc.org/devotional/three-leadership-qualities-to-cultivate) - [Are You a Chief Financial Officer or a Bookkeeper?](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/are-you-a-chief-financial-officer-or-bookkeeper) - [Ways to Enhance Affordability in Higher Education](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/ways-to-enhance-affordability-in-higher-education) - [A Pre-Incarnation Reflection](https://www.myabacc.org/devotional/a-pre-incarnation-reflection) - [Are You Reliant on God?](https://www.myabacc.org/devotional/are-you-reliant-on-god) - [4 Kinds of Maintenance for Your Facility Assets](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/4-kinds-of-maintenance-for-your-facility-assets) - [Think Like a Butterfly](https://www.myabacc.org/devotional/think-like-a-butterfly): Renew Your Thinking — Think Like a Butterfly - [Top Reasons for Issuing an RFP for Athletic Insurance Broker Services](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/top-reasons-for-issuing-an-rfp-for-athletic-insurance-broker-services): Top Reasons for Issuing an RFP for Athletic Insurance Brokers - [The Path to God’s Peace: Put Your Thinking Into Practice](https://www.myabacc.org/devotional/put-your-thinking-into-practice): Experience God’s Peace when You Put Your Thinking Into Practice - [Seeing the World Through the Lens of Truth and Beauty](https://www.myabacc.org/devotional/through-the-lens-of-truth-and-beauty): Seeing Through the Lens of Truth and Beauty - [The Power of Being Alone with God](https://www.myabacc.org/devotional/the-power-of-being-alone-with-god) - [Variable Pricing Combats Doubts About ROI](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/variable-pricing-combats-doubts-about-roi) - [Massachusetts vs. the Mission of Gordon College](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/massachusetts-vs-the-mission-of-gordon-college) - [Making Peace in a World of Turmoil](https://www.myabacc.org/devotional/making-peace-in-a-world-of-turmoil) - [Shining a Light on Postsecondary Blind Spots: 6 Key Interdependencies](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/shining-a-light-on-postsecondary-blind-spots): Shining a Light on Postsecondary Blind Spots: 6 Interdependencies - [The Flip Side of Renewal](https://www.myabacc.org/devotional/the-flip-side-of-renewal): Renew Your Mind to Recharge your Relationship with God - [The Paradox of Rest](https://www.myabacc.org/devotional/the-paradox-of-rest) - [Demystifying the Insurance Renewal Process: Eight Key Points](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/demystifying-the-insurance-renewal-process) - [Is It Ever All About You?](https://www.myabacc.org/devotional/is-it-ever-all-about-you) - [What’s on Your Punch List?](https://www.myabacc.org/devotional/whats-on-your-punch-list) - [This is The Way](https://www.myabacc.org/devotional/this-is-the-way) - [A Prayer for 2023](https://www.myabacc.org/devotional/a-prayer-for-2023) - [Do You Work for Favor or as Worship?](https://www.myabacc.org/devotional/do-you-work-for-favor-or-worship) - [Three Things Courageous Leaders Do](https://www.myabacc.org/devotional/three-things-courageous-leaders-do) - [Managing an Endowment in a Post-COVID World](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/managing-an-endowment-post-covid-world) - [Your Work has Significance and Meaning](https://www.myabacc.org/devotional/your-work-has-significance-and-meaning) - [The True Meaning of Freedom](https://www.myabacc.org/devotional/the-true-meaning-of-freedom) - [The Value of Peer Groups for Small Colleges & Universities](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/the-value-of-peer-groups-for-small-colleges-universities) - [Optimize First Impressions of Your Campus & Grow Enrollment](https://www.myabacc.org/blog/optimize-first-impressions) - [Grace Over Pressure](https://www.myabacc.org/devotional/grace-over-pressure) - [Lord, Sustain Us For the Long Haul](https://www.myabacc.org/devotional/lord-sustain-us-for-the-long-haul) - [Why Does God Ask You to Depend on Him?](https://www.myabacc.org/devotional/why-does-god-ask-you-to-depend-on-him) - [God is Building Something Great Through You](https://www.myabacc.org/devotional/god-is-building-something-great-through-you)