Summer 2019 | Giving

Talking Leadership

Connected for Christ

Christian Leadership Alliance President & CEO Tami Heim recently interviewed Jacinta Tegman, CEO of the Seattle-based CRISTA Ministries. They discussed Tegman’s vision for CRISTA, her thoughts on stepping into this new role, and this edition’s theme. [...]

By Outcomes Magazine | CRISTA’s new CEO Jacinta Tegman shares perspective

Thought Leader

Global Megatrends for Philanthropy

As ministries develop their next long-term strategic plan, leaders must keep in mind five megatrends which will have significant implications for fundraising.

By Robert Yi | Changes transforming nonprofit fundraising

Lead Story

Awakened to Abundance

Our human flourishing is tied directly with our ability to experience purpose, and that is why giving is a part of experiencing the abundant life Jesus brings.

By Mike Rusch | Embracing Jesus’ call to sacrificial giving

Biblically Speaking

Donor Discipleship

My experience has been that the large majority of “cheerful givers” are not born generous – they are discipled to become generous.

By Jim Wise | A biblical paradigm for resource development

Feature

Game Changing Opportunities

Through planned gifts, loyal donors can give in grand, more impactful ways than would ever be possible through their checkbooks or wallets.

By Heather M. Day | Best practices in planned giving

Feature

Trust and Funding

How do we align our faith-based fundraising orientation with a world that’s become increasingly secular and more complex? A new study offers perspective.

By Randy Brewer | Faith-based fundraising in a secular world

Reflections

Sowing Seeds

What is the heart of development? What is our most important role as fundraisers in a ministry? Or said differently, what is God’s heart in development?

By Griff Freyschlag | Embracing God’s heart for donors

Empowering People

Navigating the Fundraising Maze

The challenges to vetting trends and refining strategies are real… So how does today’s leader navigate the maze?

By Shelley Cochrane | Vetting trends and refining strategies

Foundations

The Key to a Donor’s Heart

Urgency and Impact! These are the two most important words to donors. Why do I need to donate to you now, and what is the impact of my donation?

By Paul A. Dunne | An invitation to store up heavenly treasures

Raising the Bar

Grant Funding Opportunities

Leaders of many faith-based organizations cringe at the very thought of receiving grant funds or incorrectly assume that they are not eligible for grant funding.

By Debbie DiVirgilio | Building your organization’s case

First Person

An Unlikely Fundraiser

If you had asked me ten years ago if I would be working for a small nonprofit raising money to help families, I would have laughed and replied, “Never in a million years!”

By Tracy Klicka | Lessons I’ve learned on this journey

Sources & Resources

Books for Summer 2019

In each edition of Outcomes, Christian Leadership Alliance highlights books to help you think higher as a Christian leader. Here are 12 volumes exploring vital topics including this edition’s theme of Christ-honoring “giving.”

By W. Scott Brown | Giving generously and leading wisely