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Maximizing Philanthropic Impact By Westfall Gold
Philanthropic Insights for Nonprofit Christian Leaders Philanthropic Insights play a crucial role in advancing that mission. As leaders within the nonprofit Christian sector, we are deeply committed to stewarding our ministries and lives with excellence, honoring God. The 2024 Major Donor Generosity Report, compiled by Westfall Gold, offers valuable insights into major donor engagement and…
Vujà De and You By Ron Haas
Vujà De and that Moment, You Have No Idea About Anything Organizational guru Karl Weick describes Vujà De as the opposite feeling of Déjà vu. Most are familiar with Déjà vu. It is a French term for the intuitive sense you have when you see or experience something familiar—like you’ve already seen or experienced it…
Every Christian Leader Thriving
Christ-like Character and Competency Produce Thriving In October 2019, the Christian Leadership Alliance board discerned God moving, and a new vision statement for the Alliance was born: Every Christian leader thriving. After fully adopting that vision statement, it became highly relevant in March 2020 when God provided a remarkable way to unite and equip leaders amid…
Riding the Wave of Charitable Giving By Robert Johnson
Three Strategies for Charitable Giving In the world of fundraising and charitable giving, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the current challenges. Economic pressures, shifting donor behaviors, and a general sense of uncertainty have left many wondering how to maintain momentum and keep our organizations thriving. The good news is that there are concrete steps…
The Tyranny of Time By R. Scott Rodin
Find Freedom from the Tyranny of Time Remember the last time you faced a day with back-to-back meetings, and then someone canceled? It was as if you were given a gift of an hour, a precious 60-minute oasis in the middle of the fast-moving stream of life. Perhaps you paused to consider the things you…
A Charitable Giving Reality Check By Amy Sewell
The Big Picture on Charitable Giving For many organizations, the past year or two haven’t been rosy for charitable giving. But as fundraising professionals, it’s crucial for us to confront these difficulties—downturns and any other challenges—head-on. It starts with understanding the current landscape and being nimble enough to adapt quickly. The Numbers Game Recent reports,…
A Special Invitation to the Outcomes Conference 2025 – Seek First!
Seek Him, and You Will Find Him We are grateful that God promises that we will find him when we seek him – wholeheartedly. And when we find him, he will reveal his perfect will to us. As Christian leaders, there isn’t anything more critical to our calling than influencing the thinking, behavior, and development…
Alice’s Gift – A Donor Story By Alect Hill
Alice and My Donor Visit Unlike Any Other As I entered the room, Alice was sitting in a wheelchair. She had warned me that ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) had sapped much of her strength since I had last seen her 18 months before. But it was still a shock to see such a vibrant person…
Influence and Creating a Culture of Worthiness By Bryan C. Taylor
Exerting Organizational and Personal Influence Influence is a tricky thing! In today’s world of social media, we all have at least a passing familiarity with the term “influencer.” If you have teenagers, the term may immediately evoke a sense of dread about what role model impacts your child’s life! Social media trends make prominent how…
The Impact of Generous Leadership By Elaine Welcome
Generous Leadership and Its Impact on Nonprofit Mission The virtue of generosity and its significance is highlighted in both personal and organizational contexts. In nonprofit work, generosity and generous leadership are foundational principles that fuel the mission and operations of organizations dedicated to serving others. Nonprofit organizations thrive on the generosity of donors, volunteers, and…
What is Christian Leadership Alliance?
Christian Leadership Alliance equips and unites leaders to transform the world for Christ. We are the leaders of Christ-centered organizations who are dedicated to faithful stewardship for greater kingdom impact.
