Vanguard University of Southern California Accredited by National Financial Accountability Organization

COSTA MESA, CA – The ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) announced today the accreditation of Vanguard University of Southern California of Costa Mesa, CA.

ECFA accreditation is based on the ECFA Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship™, including financial accountability, transparency, sound board governance and ethical fundraising.
    
Vanguard University of Southern California joins a growing number of Christ-centered churches and ministries across America, supported by over 14.6 million donors that have earned the right to display the ECFA seal.  When an organization is accredited by ECFA, it demonstrates its willingness to follow the model of biblical accountability.

“We are pleased to accredit a ministry committed to pursue knowledge, cultivate character, deepen faith, and equip each student for a Spirit-empowered life of Christ-centered leadership and service,” said Michael Martin, president of ECFA.

Founded in 1920, Vanguard University of Southern California’s (http://www.vanguard.edu) vision is to be the premier source of Christian higher education in Orange County.

To learn more about Vanguard University of Southern California and their stewardship opportunities, visit GiverConnect, ECFA’s newest online program, that connects giver’s hearts with trusted members.  

ECFA, founded in 1979, provides accreditation to leading Christian nonprofit organizations that faithfully demonstrate compliance with the ECFA Standards pertaining to financial accountability, fundraising and board governance.  For more information about ECFA, including information about accreditation and a listing of ECFA-accredited members, visit www.ECFA.org or call 1-800-323-9473.

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