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Weekend Words of Wisdom #11
Embrace the High Calling If you are a leader serious about making a difference in your role, I suggest you consider the why of the responsibility assigned to you. As a believer, you are gifted with a task that is too noble to describe merely as a profession. You are in a place to serve…
5 Characteristics of a Steward Leader By Kent R. Wilson
Steward leaders have their roots as far back as in ancient Greece, Rome, and Israel, where stewards ran most of the commercial enterprises, estates, farms, and even political services. They were given considerable latitude and freedom to manage the business or estate with the trust and confidence of the owner. A steward leader is someone…
5 Stories Every Fundraiser Must Learn to Tell By Ron Frey
Every fundraiser knows that a compelling story told extremely well is what makes your cause real to people. Stories help us influence donors to express their love for God and others through generosity. Yet how do you tell the same story repeatedly without evoking a yawn from your donors? A child is fed and clothed.…
Weekend Words of Wisdom #10
Be A Coach The success of any organization will largely depend on whether the leader has chosen the right people for the right jobs, just like a coach forming a team. Once the right people are on the team, a coach helps them succeed by allowing them the freedom to use their gifts. Jesus is…
Finding The Freedom to Lead in the Dirt By Scott Rodin
Sometimes the most profound insights come to us in the simplest forms. Remember The One Minute Manager, Who Moved My Cheese, and the insights from Jim Collins that included The Hedgehog, The Flywheel, and the Big Hairy Audacious Goal? Many of us in Christian leadership believe that the Steward Leader is the most powerful biblical…
Got Alignment? By Tom Okarma
If you stop to think about it, leaders can significantly increase the impact of their nonprofit agencies without spending an extra dime. Say what? Let’s say your agency has: Experienced leadership-CHECK! A clear and compelling strategic plan-CHECK! The respect and support of the community where you operate-CHECK! A hardworking board and staff-CHECK! A cadre of loyal and…
Weekend Words of Wisdom #9
Go Deep As I think of my own life and the counsel I would give to younger leaders, one foundational issue rises above all others – be a man or woman who goes deep in the word of God regularly and persistently. This practice goes far beyond formal training. it is marked by the study…
Fundraising: Instinct vs Insight By Andrew Olsen
As a fundraiser you’ll have many people offer suggestions on how best to do your job. Well-intentioned board members, executive directors, program staffers, volunteers, and supporters will, at one time or another, probably all give you suggestions (requested or not). Most of these suggestions are based on instinct. Unless the person making the suggestion is…
Weekend Words of Wisdom #8
Encourage the Heart Without encouragement and celebration, leaders would be missing the critical relationship with their followers. An encouraging word, a visit, or notes of support or recognition are all tools of a leader who desires a transformational relationship with his or her followers. Celebrations are important and an essential ingredient to organizational health. However,…
Weekend Words of Wisdom #7
Lead All The Time When you are the leader, all you have to do is walk into a room and the eyes turn to you to start the meeting, approve the agenda, offer or assign the opening prayer, manage the progression of topics, review the action steps, and disband. You may have delegated such responsibilities…
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