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For Such a Time

Compassion’s Tom Beck on helping today's teams to thrive

Christian Leadership Alliance President and CEO Tami Heim recently interviewed Tom Beck, Senior Vice President for Global Human Resources at Compassion International. Tom has a heart for impoverished children...Christian Leadership Alliance President and CEO Tami Heim recently interviewed Tom Beck, Senior Vice President for Global Human Resources at Compassion International. Tom has a heart for impoverished children...

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Thought Leader

Next Generation Solutions

Discipling future leaders in Digital Babylon

It’s official. We are in a new normal. Barna calls today’s landscape the Digital Babylon. Unlike ancient Babylon, Digital Babylon is not a physical place but it exists through digital devices where screens disciple the next generation.It’s official. We are in a new normal. Barna calls today’s landscape the Digital Babylon. Unlike ancient Babylon, Digital Babylon is not a physical place but it exists through digital devices where screens disciple the next generation.

By Paul Sohn

Lead Story

Growing Generation Z

The secret to your organization’s future

During the COVID-19 pandemic, most employees hunkered down in their homes. For many organizations, it was a time to learn how to leverage technology better. For others, it was a time for team members from various age groups to discover...During the COVID-19 pandemic, most employees hunkered down in their homes. For many organizations, it was a time to learn how to leverage technology better. For others, it was a time for team members from various age groups to discover...

By Dr. Tim Elmore

Biblically Speaking

Embracing Generational Diversity

A biblical design for overcoming crises

The Bible offers us countless examples of different generations working effectively together to navigate difficult circumstances. Moses turned to his Father-in-Law Jethro in Exodus 18 to find a solution to an ineffective system of governing.The Bible offers us countless examples of different generations working effectively together to navigate difficult circumstances. Moses turned to his Father-in-Law Jethro in Exodus 18 to find a solution to an ineffective system of governing.

By Dr. Arthur L. Satterwhite III

Feature

Sustainer Giving in a Subscription Economy

Two key trends driving sustainer program growth

Would you have ever thought that Netflix would reshape donor behavior? Now, more than ever, sustainer giving represents the single most important general fundraising opportunity for organizations.Would you have ever thought that Netflix would reshape donor behavior? Now, more than ever, sustainer giving represents the single most important general fundraising opportunity for organizations.

By Dave Raley and Carly Berna

Feature

Reaching Generations Online

Six insider digital marketing trends

Is your grandma on TikTok? She just might be. In 2020, every single generation has a robust online presence. These days, every generation can be reached by digital means and should be considered a potential lead for your organization.Is your grandma on TikTok? She just might be. In 2020, every single generation has a robust online presence. These days, every generation can be reached by digital means and should be considered a potential lead for your organization.

By Kenny Jahng

Feature

Remote Multi-Generational Teams

Leading remotely without losing your mind

It can be hard enough leading a multi-generational team in an office environment, where you have the luxury of interacting face-to-face. What do you do when you find yourself leading a diverse team that’s working remotely for the first time?It can be hard enough leading a multi-generational team in an office environment, where you have the luxury of interacting face-to-face. What do you do when you find yourself leading a diverse team that’s working remotely for the first time?

By Chad Williams

Foundations

What Story Will They Tell?

Five competencies for extraordinary teams

“Our board would like you to come fix our Millennials.” The administrator of a small nonprofit was on the phone explaining that her organization established a “junior board of Millennials” as part of their succession plan.“Our board would like you to come fix our Millennials.” The administrator of a small nonprofit was on the phone explaining that her organization established a “junior board of Millennials” as part of their succession plan.

By Dr. Teresa M. Moon

Empowering People

Who Leads Next?

Filling your future leadership seats

What do today's faith-based nonprofit leaders see as the future leadership needs of their organizations? A few years ago, I was deeply involved in a comprehensive survey designed to try and address some of these questions.What do today's faith-based nonprofit leaders see as the future leadership needs of their organizations? A few years ago, I was deeply involved in a comprehensive survey designed to try and address some of these questions.

By Neal Joseph

Raising the Bar

All Aboard the Technology Train

Connecting generations for stronger workplaces

In the past 100 years, no factor has had such a significant impact on people of every age group as that caused by the rapid advancement of technology, particularly in the area of communication. Our communication changed from face-to-face meetings…In the past 100 years, no factor has had such a significant impact on people of every age group as that caused by the rapid advancement of technology, particularly in the area of communication. Our communication changed from face-to-face meetings…

By Joseph Vijayam

First Person

Humbly Seeking Feedback

A Millennial leader shares perspective

The manager had just informed us she had resigned. As an aspiring Millennial leader, I was excited about the possibility of filling her role, but there were dangers ahead. Was I ready for this role?The manager had just informed us she had resigned. As an aspiring Millennial leader, I was excited about the possibility of filling her role, but there were dangers ahead. Was I ready for this role?

By Jedidiah McCampbell

Sources & Resources

Books for Summer 2020

12 books on developing leaders for today and the future!

In each edition of Outcomes, Christian Leadership Alliance highlights books to help you think higher as a Christian leader. Here are 12 volumes to help you develop leaders for today and the future.In each edition of Outcomes, Christian Leadership Alliance highlights books to help you think higher as a Christian leader. Here are 12 volumes to help you develop leaders for today and the future.

By W. Scott Brown

Christian Financial Resources Giving Fund. Simplify your giving, be tax smart, leave a legacy. CFRministry.org
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Help keep Haitian families together. Over 80% of children in orphanages are not actual orphans. My Life Speaks.
Brand for Impact, Grove9.com.  Strategic branding for meaningful results.
Are you ready for your third turn? Maestro-level leadership training. Learn more at maestrolevelleaders.com.
2025 Donor Experience Scorecard.  Download now. Douglas Shaw & Associates Fundraising Counsel.

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