Christian Leadership Alliance
In Christian leadership, our vision is more than just words – it is a divine call that defines our life’s work and mission. For those leading nonprofit organizations, it is essential to develop a board that truly embodies this vision. Doing so is key to achieving operational excellence, deeply engaging the community, and enhancing fundraising … Continue reading The Five W’s of a Visionary Board
It was a simple reminder about the importance of organizational vision: “If it doesn’t matter where you’re going, any path will get you there.” I first heard that statement as an aspiring young professional participating in a leadership development conference in Portland, Oregon. The presenter, from World Vision, made the point that clarity of vision … Continue reading Crystal Clear Vision
Now more than ever before, nonprofit leaders must recognize the importance of risk management as an inherent part of organizational oversight and leadership. But what does proper risk management look like, and whose responsibility is it? What does proper risk management look like, and whose responsibility is it? Many nonprofit governing bodies (boards) assume that … Continue reading Risk Management
The year 2023 has brought with it a host of challenges! Rising interest rates, a banking crisis, the ongoing war in Ukraine which shows little sign of ending. The removal of the Speaker of the House, and election of a new Speaker of the House. The threat of a government shutdown. Also, the burgeoning conflict … Continue reading Fiduciary CPR
We live in a world where leaders need to pay a ton of attention. “The devil is in the details,” as they say, so ministry leaders need to be on the lookout for the nooks and crannies where evil can flourish, even within their own ministry! We are all familiar with the stories of organizations … Continue reading Equipping Boards to Protect Ministries
If you could write the perfect fundraising job description for your board members, what would you include? Many board members are not aware of the full extent of their fundraising responsibilities. Approving the budget is not only a fiscal decision, it is also a fundraising decision! Ultimately, the board is accountable for achieving the funding … Continue reading The Fundraising Board Member
In 2019, I was reading the ECFA’s Four Challenges for Governance Boards survey results authored by Warren Bird, Ph.D. With a tagline that stated, “Many Boards Unprepared for the Future,” I read the synopsis with interest. From a survey of 1,662 CEOs, board chairs, and board members of ECFA-accredited ministries, challenge number one was CEO … Continue reading Challenge Number One: Your CEO Succession
