Posts Tagged ‘Christian Leadership Alliance’
CLA Ministry Spotlight: The Salvation Army
Today’s Spotlight is on CLA Founder’s Council Member: The Salvation Army The Salvation Army, is dedicated to doing the most good! The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible, its ministry is motivated by the love of God, and its mission is to preach…
Read MoreCharitable Giving By Dr. Gary Hoag
Charitable Giving at Year-End Since the signing of the War Revenue Act of 1917 – exactly 100 years ago – Americans have used the provision in the income tax code known as the charitable gift deduction to maximize their contributions as a portion of income. This provision leads many people, especially those in higher tax…
Read MoreCLA Ministry Spotlight: World Vision
Today’s Spotlight is on CLA Founder’s Council Member: World Vision At World Vision, They’re driven by Jesus’ heart for the poor and His love for children. Kids are the focus of all they do—because when children thrive, everyone thrives. The best way to help children is to help their community stand tall, free from poverty.…
Read MoreOwner Boards vs. Steward Boards By R. Scott Rodin
Owner Boards vs. Steward Boards – Do you know the difference? If you follow these blogs you’ll know that we write about the difference between owner leaders and steward leaders. In a number of posts we’ve defined owner leaders as self-reliant rather than God-reliant, tying their self-image to their job and title, seeing people as…
Read MoreEquipped to Do More – A Special Offer Just for You
Are you ready to be equipped to do more? The Credentialed Christian Nonprofit Leader (CCNL) program is designed to equip leaders to do more. This special CLA program advances biblical principles and professional standards in Christian nonprofit organizations. Christian nonprofits need leaders who have proven expertise and certified excellence in their professional fields. Perhaps it…
Read MoreFor the Profit of All By Team CLA
CLA leaders give and receive for the profit of all. You are men and women who unselfishly give your best for the profit of all and ultimately do it to serve God’s great and holy purpose. Today we say “thank you” to the Christ-centered leaders who govern, advise, support, engage and belong to what is…
Read MoreKingdom Strategy by Danielle Strickland
Kingdom Strategy is Connecting the Dots Strategy implies that we know what we are doing. And I don’t want anyone to get the wrong idea. Most of the time, I don’t really understand what’s going on exactly. What I mean is that I find kingdom strategy a bit more like a connect-the- dots game than…
Read MoreThe Self-Aware Leader By Howard Rich
What difference does it make to a leader to be self-aware? Being Self-aware is one of a leader’s most valuable assets. Some years ago, I had a standing appointment to play racquetball with a friend whom I trusted implicitly. On this particular Monday the racquetball court was closed for resurfacing, so we did what any…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Executive Compensation By Michael E. Batts
5 Best Practices for Nonprofit Executive Compensation The approach a nonprofit organization takes to executive compensation setting is extremely important for a number of reasons. Two very significant reasons are tax compliance and public relations. Under federal tax law, a leader of a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization who is compensated excessively can be subjected to severe…
Read MoreWhat Fuels Charitable Intermediaries? By Tony DiFranco
Corporate Citizenship Fuels Charitable Intermediaries Over the past decade, there has been an enormous increase in the number of companies engaged in charitable-giving initiatives as they strive for a reputation of an organization that gives back to its communities. Many credit the rise in corporate citizenship to the millennial generation. Corporate donations translate into goodwill,…
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