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8 Postures of a Steward Leader by Mark L. Vincent
Faithfulness is one of the foundations for an effective resource-raising program. I’ve often summarized the faithful life of the steward as Generous God, Generous Life. On more than one occasion, when speaking on the subject, I’ve created a picture of how this is lived by kneeling with raised arms. This posture of the steward…
Lock in a Strong Start to 2015 by Tami Heim
By Tami Heim Refreshment and renewal are common companions that usher in a new year. As a leader, you know well the routine of setting goals, expectations, and documenting the desired outcomes you are compelled to achieve. Reflecting and reconciling the past brings forth energy that fuels your plans for the future. Possibilities abound and…
2014 Compensation Survey Findings for Christian Organizations
Compensation Resources, Inc. (CRI) and Christian Leadership Alliance (CLA) have released their 2014 Compensation Survey Report for Christian Organizations. This year’s survey continues to report on salary and bonus data for 114 jobs, along with compensation and benefit information including insurance coverage, paid time off, retirement plans, turnover, work – life, etc. The data is…
God So Loved
…that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. ~John 3:16 Your staff at Christian Leadership Alliance (CLA) is grateful for the opportunity to equip and unite Christian leaders called to share the good news of Jesus Christ in this world. We witness each day how the work of over 6,200 CLA…
Check Your Pulse Through Solitude
By Dr. John R. Frank, OK, it almost the end of the Holiday Season, end of the calendar year, maybe the end of your fiscal year, and somewhat the end of activities for your family. Before you get ready to jump into the new year, new goals, new calendars, new challenges, and new stress, I…
What You Should Know About the Changing Digital Landscape
By Gordon Marcy and Tami Heim With all the noise in today’s world, it is critical that ministry leaders know how to focus their time and attention before God. Those called to lead in such a time as this must discern how to embrace what God is making possible for leadership development and his service.…
Lessons for Leaders: Commitment
By Wayne Pederson In a speaking engagement I was talking about building relationships: in marriage, in friendships, in work, in ministry. Really, all good relationships are built on a PLEDGE: P: Prioritize the relationship. Give the other person top priority at the moment L: Listen and learn. Listen more than you talk. E: Engage. Put…
The Slippery Slope: Acting Like An Owner
By Kent R. Wilson, PhD When it comes to any nonprofit organization or NGO, the board stands in the position of Chief Steward of the organization and the Executive Director (ED) as Under-Steward, having been given the fiduciary position of trust by God, the community at large, and the stakeholders. And yet with the emphasis…
Woman Interrupted – A Leader's Story
By Patti Garibay In 1993, my life’s course changed, and I became a “woman interrupted.” God interrupted my life and called me to found a new organization for girls — the American Heritage Girls (AHG) — as a response to the major changes in direction of the Girl Scouts USA (GSUSA). His voice was clear…
Fundraising Philosophies And Board Ownership
By Kim Stezala I had a recent opportunity to lead a discussion with scholarship providers about board ownership of fundraising. I presented three core fundraising philosophies: sales, strategic, or stewardship-based, with various degrees of staff-driven or board-driven efforts. Depending on which philosophy the board ascribes to, the culture around fundraising, or more broadly about fund development,…
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