Giving

Invest in Faith & Learning

At Bradenton Christian School, we are committed to keeping Christ-centered education accessible for all our families. To do this, we rely on generous hearts like yours.

Our goal is to raise $500,000 for the BCS Annual Fund through events, sponsorships, and donations. This vital fund bridges the gap between tuition and the actual cost of providing an excellent Christian education — helping us keep tuition affordable and support the many needs of our school community.

We invite you to prayerfully consider being a part of this mission. Together, we can shape hearts, grow minds, and build a future rooted in faith.

Please contact Heidi Sikkema at 792-5454 x 160 or hsikkema@bcspanthers.org.

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Events

Auction

Golf Tournament

Thank You for Making the Bouwer Cup a Memorable Day!

The Bouwer Cup Golf Tournament has a rich history of great sportsmanship, generosity, and community spirit — and this year was no exception. We’re deeply grateful to everyone who joined us on Friday, September 26, 2025, to make the day such a wonderful success.

From the friendly competition on the course to the meal and fellowship that followed, it was a joy to see so many come together in support of the exceptional Christian education offered at Bradenton Christian School.

We’re already looking forward to next year’s Bouwer Cup and can’t wait to see you all again for another incredible day on the greens!

For more information contact BobbiJo Norris at bnorris@bcspanthers.org or 941-792-5454 x 114.

Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is the Tuesday after Thanksgiving globally designated as a day to be radically generous.

At BCS, we also have matching funds where your gift will be matched 1:1, so your donation will go twice as far! All gifts given during the Giving Tuesday time, whether given online through our website or provided a check will be doubled.

As you go through Thanksgiving and into the Christmas season, we encourage you and your family to make a donation to BCS on Giving Tuesday to impact our school so we can ultimately prepare the hearts and minds of God’s children for service in God’s world.

If you are interested in helping as a Matching Fund Donor for Giving Tuesday, please contact Heidi Sikkema at hsikkema@bcspanthers.org or 941-792-5454 x 160.

To donate, click here or mail a check to: Bradenton Christian School, Attention: Heidi Sikkema, 3304 43rd St W, Bradenton, FL 34209.

Gala

We come together as a community each spring at our Annual Gala. It is an evening to dress up a bit, connect with one another, enjoy a great dinner which is served by our students, be entertained, and celebrate as we further Christian education.

Please look forward to our Gala in early March next year.

If you have any questions, would like to sponsor a table, or would like additional information, please contact Heidi Sikkema at (941) 792-5454 ext. 160 or email at hsikkema@bcspanthers.org.

Community Foundation Giving Challenge

Every other year, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, strengthened by The Patterson Foundation, hosts The Giving Challenge to support and enhance local nonprofits to make our community better. BCS participates in the Giving Challenge, which will be held 15-16 April 2026. At BCS, we also have matching funds where your gift will be matched 1:1, so your donation will go twice as far! Gifts given during the Giving Challenge, whether given online giving through our website or provided by check, will be doubled.

If you are interested in helping as a Matching Fund Donor for The Giving Challenge, please contact Heidi Sikkema at hsikkema@bcspanthers.org or 941-792-5454 x 160.

Heidi Sikkema

Director of Advancement

hsikkema@bcspanthers.org

School: 941-792-5454 ext.160

BobbiJo Norris

Advancement Communications

bnorris@bcspanthers.org

School: 941-792-5454 ext.114

Tracey Thompson

Advancement Database Manager

tthompson@bcspanthers.org

School: 941-792-5454 ext.214

Annual Sponsorships

New This Year- Giving Made Easier! We offer year round sponsorships for our events, newsletters, and advertisements. Check out the Sponsorship levels and make your selection for this year.

Please contact Heidi Sikkema at hsikkema@bcspanthers.org or 941-792-5454 ext 160 with any questions.

Annual Sponsorship information

Sponsorship Payment

If you would like to sponsor an individual event, click the "events" tab and select the even you would like to sponsor.

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Bricks of Honor

Preserving Our Past & Building Our Future — One Brick at a Time, for His Glory

Celebrate someone who has impacted your life by purchasing a Bricks of Honor tribute at BCS. Located in front of our secondary building, this special garden is a lasting way to honor a graduate, teacher, family member, or friend — while supporting the mission of our school.

Each engraved brick is $150 and helps us continue building a Christ-centered future for the next generation.

To learn more, contact Heidi Sikkema at hsikkema@bcspanthers.org or call 941.792.5454 x160.

Brick of Honor Order Form

Gym Plaques

The Panther Den was the original BCS gymnasium building built in 1977. As the BCS Athletics program grew, it became necessary to improve our facilities. In 2020, the Panther Den was replaced by the Pentecost Athletic Center (PAC). However, we retained some pieces of the gym flooring and are offering finished pieces of the original gym floor for $100. Each piece is approximately 6”x8” with finished edges and a BCS logo and my be personalized to your specification.

Complete the Order Form and attach your check or pay by credit card GYM PLAQUE Payment

Please contact Heidi Sikkema at hsikkema@bcspanthers.org or 941-792-5454 X 160.

Planned Giving

Leave a Legacy of Faith

By including Bradenton Christian School in your estate plans or through other forms of legacy giving, you can help prepare the hearts and minds of God’s children for generations to come. Your thoughtful planning today can bless BCS students tomorrow and beyond.

We are grateful to partner with the Barnabas Foundation, which offers free, confidential guidance to BCS parents, grandparents, alumni, and staff on how to practice Biblical stewardship through planned giving.

Whether you need to create a will, explore giving through stocks or commodities (while minimizing capital gains tax), or learn more about charitable trusts or gift annuities, the Barnabas Foundation is here to help — at no cost to you. To learn more, visit www.barnabasfoundation.com, or connect with our representative, Steve Baker, at sbake@barnabasfoundation.com.

Your legacy can reflect your faith — and make an eternal impact.