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CLA Conference

San Diego, CA, April 19-21, 2010

Worldly Marketing for Christian Organizations?

As a Christian responsible for raising funds for nearly 30 years and for at least 50 causes, I have heard more criticism than perhaps even ...

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Will Our Children Be Stewards?

Will our children be stewards? The answer relies largely on the level of conversation that we foster in and through our faith communities. The simple decisions that children make ...

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Never Underestimate the People's Need to Know … Now!

Maybe this has happened to you. It's Monday morning, after a weekend of catching up on work. You woke ...

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If You Want to Manage It, Measure It.

Seasoned managers know the Principle of Inspection all too well:  "You get what you inspect, not what you expect." Also known as The Measurement Principle, this principle ...

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Minorities in Executive Leadership


As more minorities move into leadership positions organizations are able to draw on a larger pool of talent when addressing problems such as shrinking budgets, corporate ...

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New Economic Outlook Survey on Christian Nonprofits Available!

CLA releases results of national survey exploring recession's impact.
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FEATURED OUTCOMES ARTICLE

Measuring Character

Win the battle for your organization's soul.

posted 7/02/2009

Would you believe ME if I said that ...

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Advertise in Outcomes


Committed to Excellence in Equipping Christ-centered Nonprofits with Best Practices for Organizational Effectiveness. Learn more


Systems and Capacity Building

Financial Management

Legal and Tax

Emerging Issues

Mission and Strategy

Board Governance

Executive Leadership (CEOs)

Spiritual Dimensions of Effectiveness

Managing and Leading

People Management and Care

Resource Development

Communications and Marketing

Computer First Aid Kit

Computer First Aid Kit

Who would think of crossing an ocean in a boat with their family—without a first aid kit? Ministries relying on computer systems are in ...

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effectiveness articles on this topic
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Revitalizing Your Vision
Revitalizing Your Vision

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CLA Member Price: $9.95

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Recommended Resources
Funding Effectiveness: Lessons in Building Nonprofit Capacity



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Donor Advised Funds Are Valuable Alternatives to Direct Giving

Donor Advised Funds Are Valuable Alternatives to Direct Giving

A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) may allow your church members or faithful supporters to make tax deductible gifts before they are sure of where it should be used. Are you familiar with ...

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effectiveness articles on this topic
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Fundraising Toolkit
Fundraising Toolkit

Price: $19.95
CLA Member Price: $14.95

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Recommended Resources
Not-for-Profit Organizations - AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide



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The Benefits and Costs of Forming a Separate Corporation

The Benefits and Costs of Forming a Separate Corporation

A tax exempt nonprofit organization, such as a Christian ministry organization, may benefit from the creation of a separate corporation to carry on certain ...

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effectiveness articles on this topic
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Fundraising Toolkit
Fundraising Toolkit

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CLA Member Price: $14.95

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Recommended Resources
Tax Economics of Charitable Giving



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Memo to American Evangelicals

Memo to American Evangelicals

"Why should I care about people halfway around the world who I've never met? They're not related to me, and we're not friends: I don't feel called to love them." Hearing statements ...

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effectiveness articles on this topic
Balancing Mission and Accountability

Balancing Mission and Accountability

As an organization grows, so does its culture of accountability. But, sometimes it seems that the focus is on the bureaucracy (how to do things) ...

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effectiveness articles on this topic
Succession Planning

Succession Planning

Leadership succession planning for the nonprofit or church ministry is one of those areas that is often neglected in the development of board policies. The mistake is to minimize the impact ...

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effectiveness articles on this topic
Minorities in Executive Leadership

Minorities in Executive Leadership

As more minorities move into leadership positions organizations are able to draw on a larger pool of talent when addressing problems such as shrinking budgets, corporate downsizing, membership renewal ...

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> Read more EI organizational
effectiveness articles on this topic
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Strategic HR Planning
Strategic HR Planning

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The Transformed Career

The Transformed Career

Part One: Welcome to the Front Lines!

 Many people I have met across my four decades of work long to be employed in a setting where their Christian faith can be openly expressed and talents fully utilized. For the few who ...

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effectiveness articles on this topic
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Fundraising Toolkit
Fundraising Toolkit

Price: $19.95
CLA Member Price: $14.95

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Recommended Resources
Character Out of Chaos



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Shared Accountability

Shared Accountability

As Arnold Cooper opened the letter from the foundation that funded Hope for the City's largest ministry initiative, he wondered, "What now?" He'd been waiting for this letter since ...

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effectiveness articles on this topic
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Building a Team
Building a Team

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Layoffs with Grace and Hope

Layoffs with Grace and Hope

We are facing difficult economic times in our organizations. Yet, God calls leaders to care for their staff … in good times and bad. However, with the recent economic stress, major challenges to providing for staff have emerged. ...

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effectiveness articles on this topic
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A Great Place to Work
A Great Place to Work

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Biblical Principles for Stewardship and Fundraising

Biblical Principles for Stewardship and Fundraising

The following ten principles are the culmination of the prayer and work of a task force of Christian leaders convened by Wesley Willmer ...

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effectiveness articles on this topic
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Fundraising Toolkit
Fundraising Toolkit

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CLA Member Price: $14.95

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Recommended Resources
God and Mammon: Asking for Money in the New Testament



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How to Tell Your Story

How to Tell Your Story

I remember the day I met Billy Graham. I had volunteered for the Tacoma/Seattle Crusade, and before the first public meeting Graham's press secretary invited me over to meet the evangelist I had respected for years. Read more
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effectiveness articles on this topic
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Revitalizing Your Vision
Revitalizing Your Vision

Price: $14.95
CLA Member Price: $9.95

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Recommended Resources
Strategic Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations
(Cram101 Textbook Outlines - Textbook NOT Included) (Paperback)



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The Engstrom Institute is developing a variety of technology-mediated learning opportunities for its members, such as online courses, that will enhance the effectiveness of ministries and leadership. Learn more

The EI Steward Leadership Summit provides Christian nonprofit leaders with insights and expertise to develop exemplary fundraising programs that excel in challenging times. As America's premier stewardship program, this summit applies biblical wisdom to fundraising and development. Click here to learn more or register.

 
You are invited to join a Live 60-minute Webinar entitled "Practical Strategies for the Godly Development of People and Policies." with Ron Smedley, President, Synergistic Resource Associates and Frank Sommerville, Attorney, Weycer, Kaplan, Pulaski & Zuber, P.C. Webinar is on Fri., June 26, 2009, 12 p.m. EST. Click here to register for this Webinar, questions—call (949) 487-0900, ext. 116.

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Serving God in holiness and righteousness, World Gospel Mission connects in ministry with churches worldwide to make disciples of Jesus Christ among all nations.

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2008 Compensation Survey Report for Christian Organizations:

In partnership with Compensation Resources Inc., CLA is pleased to announce the upcoming publication of its 2008 Compensation Survey Report for Christian Organizations. This is an annual study designed to provide important compensation data for Christian-based organizations. Order the Report Today!