Valued Partners Directory

5 Degrees Branding is a creative brand-building agency specializing in enrollment marketing, institutional branding, and website development for independent colleges and seminaries. 5° has helped 15 CCCU institutions across the country grow and tell their unique stories in new and compelling ways via digital and print solutions.

More helpful resources from 5 Degrees Branding can be found here.

Ardeo is a mission-driven company that helps colleges increase enrollment by providing Loan Repayment Assistance Programs (LRAPs) that are smart for students and smart for institutions.

LRAPs are a compelling safety-net for students and provide a powerful promise: if income after graduation is modest, we’ll help repay your educational loans.

Beyond13 is an education vertical focused performance based digital marketing agency dedicated to assisting higher education institutions acquiring new students who are seeking for a degree online. We specialize in building strategic campaigns through our internal media efforts such as email marketing, social media and organic search to generate high-intent leads. With over 15 years of experience in the education vertical, our team of veterans have developed brands focused in the faith-based, healthcare, technology, bootcamps and certificate programs.

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CampusEDU is a new online platform designed to link CCCU Institutions and share state of the art online courses taught by CCCU traditional faculty. In the next 12 months, CampusEDU will be launching a Discovery Tool, Traditional Online Courses and a Degree Audit Tool designed to link CCCU institutions together to share courses.

As a national full-service CPA and consulting firm devoted to serving higher education institutions and other nonprofits, CapinCrouse provides audit, accounting, tax, advisory, and cybersecurity services to help you achieve your mission. We’re here to support you with over 50 years of higher education expertise and a dedicated team of specialists.

CarterBaldwin is a retained executive search firm that partners with leading corporations, organizations, and educational institutions to help them build exceptional leadership teams. We have an established higher education practice that has placed presidents, provosts, and other top leaders at more than one-third of CCCU member colleges and universities as well as other private and public institutions.

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company is an independent publishing house located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Hailed as “the best in religious literature,” Eerdmans publishes books that are deeply rooted in the Christian tradition, ecumenical in spirit, and appealing to academics, faith leaders, and general readers alike.

 More helpful resources from Eerdmans can be found here.

Anita Eerdmans, President and Publisher
Website | Email | 800-253-7521  

Valued CCCU partner since 2023

Engiven makes it easy for nonprofits to accept non-cash asset donations, such as cryptocurrency and stocks. With a few simple clicks, your giving widget will allow you to receive non-cash assets securely, automatically liquidate them to USD, and generate automated tax documentation for you and your donor.

Ryan Fox, VP of Strategic Partnerships
Website | Email | 619-333-0730 

Valued CCCU partner since 2023

enrollmentFUEL is a comprehensive Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) solutions provider. Our holistic, tailored, and institution-specific approach uses detailed analysis, emerging and proven technologies, actionable reporting, and targeted tactics to help you meet your enrollment goals.enrollmentFUEL provides specific, 360-degree solutions to meet your needs. For more information, visit https://lp.enrollmentfuel.com/home  

Jay Fedje, Vice President of University Partnerships
Website | Email | 919-228-8122

Valued CCCU partner since 2019

FaithSearch Partners is the only retained executive search firm in the U.S. focusing exclusively on serving the complete spectrum of the faith-community, with a significant focus on Christian colleges and universities. Its consultants have experience in higher education leadership and governance, enabling a better understanding of the unique aspects of an academic search engagement. Our Higher Education practice is based in Dallas with locations in Houston, Atlanta, Denver, and Birmingham. FaithSearch has served higher-education clients from California to Maryland.

More helpful resources from FaithSearch Partners can be found here.

Andrew Westmoreland, Senior Vice President

Website | Email |205-332-7243

Valued CCCU partner since 2021

Gonser Gerber LLP, founded in 1950 as the nation’s first comprehensive advancement consulting firm, provides clients with individually-crafted consulting relationships. Over 800 organizations have been served, many of whom are faith-based. These relationships result in innovative solutions, improved philanthropic performance, and goals achieved. Services include: advancement counsel; campaign readiness studies; campaign counsel; advancement program and foundation audits; executive search; strategic planning; Gonser Gerber Institute programs; and leadership development.

More helpful resources from Gonser Gerber LLP can be found here.

Jennifer Spuehler, Executive Director, Gonser Gerber Institute and Search
Website | Email | 630.505.1433

Valued CCCU partner since 2016

Keel Point serves institutions by providing customized investment services. We view each client relationship as a partnership, driven by communication and shared commitment to your mission, vision, values and goals. We are committed to maintaining our boutique culture, where proactive “high touch” customized client service is a priority. We would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your institution. 

More helpful resources from Keel Point can be found here.

Are you ready to advance your career with a graduate degree or certificate? Messiah University graduate programs provide academic rigor and excellence through a convenient and flexible mix of learning options. Our ten programs include ten master’s degrees, two doctoral degrees, and numerous graduate certificates and post-master’s certificates. The coursework for most graduate programs is conducted primarily online, with some being fully online and others being fully residential. As an employee or graduate from a CCCU-affiliated school students will receive a 10% discount for specific programs.

More helpful resources from Messiah University Graduate Programs can be found here.

Metz Culinary & Environmental Services works closely with you to create a customized hospitality program reflecting your campus culture.  Metz delivers fresh, “Chef Inspired” menu items and our facilities team makes certain your school’s grounds, classrooms, and offices are sparkling clean.  You have a trusted partner with Metz and we look forward to serving your students.    

National Management Resources Corporation was founded in 1978. National provides services exclusively to private institutions of higher learning. Services include physical plant maintenance and repair, custodial, landscape, event planning and setups, security, and construction management. National tailors its services to meet the needs and goals of the clients they serve. With National, you can rest assured that your facilities look their best or recruitment, retention, and advancement. National helps make colleges and universities look picture perfect all of the time.

Net Natives harness the power of data, cutting-edge technology, and deep sector knowledge to craft high-impact campaigns that revolutionize your student marketing efforts.

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The Parish Group is a full-service higher education marketing firm with 35 years of experience. The Parish Group uses tools of research, big data, student search, digital, common-sense branding, multichannel communications, and responsive photography and video to exceed our clients’ enrollment goals. We are also a Slate preferred partner. Together, we do BIG things.

Eric Bryan, VP of Enrollment Strategies
14 S. Pack Square, Suite 500, Asheville, NC 28801
Website | Email | 828-505-3000

Valued CCCU partner since 2022

Paskill is a leading higher education marketing agency that has been shaping the future of institutions since 1986.  Through collaborative partnerships and data-driven strategies, Paskill accelerates enrollment growth at colleges and universities nationwide. A Top 10 Higher Education Marketing Agency and a Top 10 Student Engagement Solutions Provider, Paskill has earned hundreds of industry awards for exceptional marketing creative. Creative that compels student action and brings enrollment funnels to life.

More helpful resources from Paskill can be found here.

Website | Email | 215-572-7938

Valued CCCU partner since 2003

Pharos Resources provides a comprehensive approach to improve student outcomes. Our unique software and approach will strengthen early alert, student care, and retention on your campus. Our relationship-focused perspective allows you to identify at-risk students, eliminate campus silos, increase student engagement, and enrich your culture of student success.

More helpful resources from Pharos Resources can be found here.

Matt Boisvert, President
Website | Email | 325-370-7190

Valued CCCU partner since 2010

Trish Harsh, Institutional Sales Consultant 
Website | Email | 717-963-2910 (option 1)

Valued CCCU partner since 2019

Pioneer College Caterers has been serving faith-based colleges, universities and seminaries exclusively since 1973. We serve 44 partners in 21 states, nationwide. With an unyielding commitment to relationships founded on integrity, trust, and a shared mission, we are honored 23 of our partners are CCCU members. For more information, please contact:

John Pierce, President
Website | Email | 888-432-3466

Valued CCCU partner since 1996

Remodel Health is health benefits software for employers that helps save money and care better for employees. $24+ million have been regained back into these organizations by switching from old group plans into new individual benefits. Explore your full spectrum of options and learn how to rethink employee health benefits.

More helpful resources from Remodel Health can be found here.

John Staub, Health Benefits Consultant
Website | Email | 317-224-4267

Valued CCCU partner since 2019

We’re Here to Make Colleges, Universities, and Nonprofits Successful and Vibrant Through Inspired and Relevant Engagement.
For more than 40 years, colleges and nonprofit organizations have turned to Ruffalo Noel Levitz (RNL) to enroll the students they want, help more students graduate and succeed, and build lifelong relationships with donors. Our mission is to make colleges, universities, and nonprofits successful and vibrant with inspired and relevant engagement with our team of experts.

More helpful resources from Ruffalo Noel Levitz (RNL) can be found here.

Linda Hoopes, Vice President, Executive Partnerships
Website | Email | 800-876-1117

Valued CCCU partner since 1996

At Slingshot, the baseline is: every single student, every single course material, by the first day of class, at an affordable price. Slingshot offers Equitable Access course material delivery models, and complimentary services to help institutions operate a campus store, mailroom, or print operation. Whether institutions need software or people resources, they can tailor the solution to meet campus needs. Slingshot has offices and warehouses in Central Indiana and Las Vegas, NV. Learn more at slingshotedu.com. Slingshot was formerly Tree of Life Bookstores.

Stephanie Rager, Vice President, Sales
Website | Email | 574-549-2008

Valued CCCU partner since 2010

As the Program Administrator for the CCCU Property & Liability Insurance Consortium, Sovereign is proud to help benefit Christian higher education by purchasing insurance together.  Since inception in 2019 the Consortium has helped save CCCU members nearly $1M off their insurance costs while increasing liability protection by an average of $20M.

More helpful resources from Sovereign Insurance can be found here.

Jeff Dromeshauser & Matt Hayes,
Partners at Sovereign & Program Administrators
Website | Email | 484-654-3392

Valued CCCU partner since 2017

Since 2009, Strata Leadership has invested thousands of hours developing effective, consistent leaders through character and competence-based coaching and training programs. From equipping emerging leaders to refreshing busy executives, our mission is Elevating Life at Work. Partner with Strata Leadership for your executive coaching and leadership development needs.

Learn more about Strata Leadership here.

Valued CCCU partner since 2024

Vanderbloemen is an executive search firm that serves teams with a greater purpose by aligning their people solutions for growth: hiring, compensation, succession, and culture. Through its retained executive search and consulting services, Vanderbloemen serves churches, schools, nonprofits, family offices, and values-based businesses in the United States and internationally in hiring and succession planning.

More helpful resources from Vanderbloemen can be found here.

Brian Jensen, Executive Search Consultant
Website | Email | 713-300-9665

Valued CCCU partner since 2019

Virtuous is a single issue company: we believe generosity has the power to create profound change in the world and in the heart of the giver. It’s our mission to help nonprofits better connect with and inspire their supporters. We are a software company partnering with nonprofits to adopt responsive technology including: CRM, marketing and automation, giving, events, and volunteer management. 

More helpful resources from Virtuous can be found here.