Why Attend?

The EI Steward Leadership Summit is America's premier Christian fund development training opportunity. It connects CEOs, fundraising professionals, board members, executive pastors and others with the leading minds in Christian nonprofit fundraising and development.

Biblically Based

This annual summit is built upon the truths of Scripture. This theologically sound program intertwines biblical wisdom including the truths of the Gospel with training in fundraising and development. Biblically based stewardship education is the cornerstone of the EI Steward Leadership Summit.

Faculty Excellence

The EI Steward Leadership Summit faculty provides a wealth of time-proven insights and wisdom. They are top experts in the field of development for Christian ministries. Our faculty has very strong academic and professional credentials, but it is their love of Christ, and commitment to Biblically based stewardship and development that truly set them apart. They will bless your ministry.

Cutting-Edge Courses

The EI Steward Leadership Summit features 14 in-depth 10-hour courses designed to meet your ministry at its point of need, today. Building major donors, initiating capital campaigns or writing grant proposals and connecting with foundations are explored. We focus on innovations in online fundraising and direct mail to help build your ministry’s donor base. We explore the latest trends in donor engagement, and share ideas on strategic planning for ministry development. The importance of integrated communications and branding is also emphasized.

Engstrom Institute

This Steward Leadership Summit is sponsored by the Engstrom Institute, which was founded by Christian Leadership Alliance, World Vision, Evangelical Christian Credit Union and Azusa Pacific University in honor of the late Ted W. Engstrom. EI is designed to equip Christ-centered nonprofits with best practices in organizational effectiveness.

Professional Credits

The EI CSP certification program is designed to promote principles of biblical stewardship and professional standards in the field of Christian resource development and to recognize well-equipped leaders in the field. Designed for resource development professionals, the CSP program provides a path to certification for individuals who have proven professional experience and training in Christian stewardship and resource development. Earn credits toward CSP certification at this summit!

To learn more or enroll visit: www.christianleadershipalliance.org or contact CLA at (949) 487-0900, ext. 118. You can also earn CFRE contact hours or continuing education points at the EI Steward Leadership Summit!

Christian Leadership Alliance | EI Steward Leadership Summit | September 28 - October 1, 2010