About

the LiFT Institute

The LiFT Institute is an exciting opportunity for Southeastern University to give back through partnerships and programming designed to LiFT our community.

Who We Are

Mission

Empowering individuals and nonprofit organizations through comprehensive financial literacy and professional development to foster sustainable growth, informed stewardship, and impactful collaboration.

Vision

To create a world where financial literacy and professional excellence are the cornerstones of empowered individuals and thriving nonprofits, leading to a more equitable and prosperous society.

Our Values

Through our values of Relationships, Collaboration, Sustainability, and Innovation, the Institute will:

  • Build relationships that encourage others around us and lift the community through life transformation. (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
  • Champion the collaboration of organizations and individuals by promoting financial stewardship, hosting quality programming, and providing opportunities for collaboration. (Hebrews 10:24-25)
  • Work to ensure that all partners have the sustainability to not only achieve excellence, but also have the structure and knowledge to grow as pillars in their communities. (2 Corinthians 9:8)
  • Seek innovative ideas and solutions in each of its pillars: financial stewardship, workforce development, and nonprofit sustainability. (Luke 1:37)