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Key Metrics for Donor Acquisition by Jillian Jenkins Mangin
TWO KEY METRICS THAT ARE CRITICAL TO DONOR ACQUISITION The start of a new year is one of the most enjoyable times of year for those of us who work in fundraising. The gifts are entered, the batches are complete, and now we get to see the cumulative impact of donors who were inspired to…
Read MoreShowcase Friday: Resource Development
Showcase Friday: Resource Development Consultants & Services This week, the Christian Leadership Alliance showcase series focuses on experts in the areas of resource development and fundraising! Next Friday, we will continue a focus on Resource Development and showcase those who specialize in technology that makes giving easy! Now remember, for the rest of the Fridays…
Read MoreMove Away, Toward, and Beyond By Mark L. Vincent
What changes when you move in a different direction? The way you move could reveal where you stand today. I’ve not put any headers on the three columns, above. There is something in me that resists labels and categories at this cultural moment. They all too easily end up in name-calling. You might…
Read More5 Ways to Focus Board Meetings By Randy Bronkema
5 Ways to Change the Focus of Your Board Meetings You can begin to change the focus your board meeting and achieve great and meaningful work by focusing on five key priorities. Mission First Every time you meet, review the mission and make this a focus. Ensure that your organization has a clear view of…
Read MoreShowcase Friday: People Management & Care Resource
It’s Showcase Friday: People Management and Care Welcome to Christian Leadership Alliance’ s Showcase Friday series. We recognize in these uncertain times many leaders are identifying pain points and looking for new ways to accomplish all they have been called to do. Sometimes new paths require new partners and resources. For the rest of the…
Read MoreThe Time to Become Less By Howard Rich
Stewards Know When It is Time to Become Less Take a moment and think back to a time when you were placed in a new leadership where someone was willing to become less significant because of your new assignment. Was there an advocate that believed in your abilities? Did someone push you along? Our Advocates…
Read MoreCulture Over Vision or Mission By Doug Mazza
The Culture far outweighs an organization’s vision or mission. Your culture is more important to your success than your vision or mission. All sustainable success requires a great culture. “May the God who gives endurance, and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one…
Read MoreLearn about Outrageous Justice by Prison Fellowship Ministries
Outrageous Justice and An Invitation to Learn More God calls His people to seek justice. But given the complexities of our criminal justice system, how can the followers of Jesus have a clear understanding of the issues and take action to promote peace and restoration? The Need To that end, Prison Fellowship has released…
Read MoreTimeless Words of Great Wisdom By R. Scott Rodin
Timeless Words Are Here for You Timeless words of great wisdom seem to live a circular existence. When first uttered, they amaze and inspire. However, after continued use and overuse, they become trite and are set aside. After their time in exile from popularity,, most will one day find their way back into use when…
Read MoreThe Proactive Path By Paul Swamidass
The Proactive Path to a Goal There is a proactive path that will glorify God and we see a vivid example in scripture. And behold, some men were bringing on a bed a man who was paralyzed, and they were seeking to bring him in [to the house] and lay him before Jesus, but finding…
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