Have you ever trained for a race? Those who have know in the months and weeks leading up to the big day, whether by a step or by a mile, forward movement is progress. However, come race day there is a visible, marked difference between those who merely finish the race and those who run […]
Follow Up That Gets Results
Did you know that the work that comes AFTER the ask is just as important as the ask itself Follow-up is where work is done and results come. Accountability is tracked responsibility. I could speak all day … probably for days … on follow-up, why it’s vital, and ways I’ve seen it transform giving. Today, […]
Focus on Follow Up
A healthy system is a beauty to behold. Whether it’s traffic lights perfectly timed greeting you with green after green en route to work or a gorgeously executed family dinner that arrives hot to the table with all members ready to eat – systems that work can make life easier, more efficient, and even […]
Leaders are Learners
Be a ‘Learn-It-All’ Rather Than a ‘Know-It-All’ Driven. Independent. Encouraging. Visionary. Accountable. Trustworthy. I could go on and on listing the valued, desired qualities we look for in leaders as a society. However, I believe from a biblical standpoint the origin for the best leadership designed by God and humbly modeled for us by […]
4 Ways to Ask for Money
I will say, for most leaders, asking for money is one of the most challenging things that they do. I will not say that, for most leaders, this becomes easier over time because I don’t think it ever does. If you are focused on asking well… If you are focused on honoring God with […]
3 Moves That Maximize Your Time | Doing More for Less
Jesus told us not to worry, for tomorrow will surely bring worries of its own. Yet as leaders, it can feel as though the only way we stay above water is by staying one step ahead. More is constantly being expected for less. In a nation that seemingly values the art of business, more […]
3 Strategies to Combat Your Leadership Weaknesses
In order to heal, a patient must first acknowledge he is sick. Jesus, in His wonders and miracles, frequently sought ownership in the hurting and a desire for relief. When Jesus noticed him lying there, knowing he had been in that condition a long time, He said to him, “Do you want to get […]
Access Accountability – Harness Productivity
Moving People to Decisions – Together Let’s face it: whether it’s two people or an entire team, advancement requires accountability. My goal in today’s article is to provide a snapshot on how to keep track of important numbers and keep your team moving forward together. Keep Score I believe in weekly reviews for individuals and […]
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Anxiety and Depression: Season Not a Sentence
As a team, we at Development and Leadership Coaching believe as much in the health of the people as we do their ministries. I want to share a few thoughts with you, whether for yourself or a colleague. This if for those who are dealing with an episode of significant anxiety or depressive thoughts. Planning […]
Personal Planning in the New Year
The New Year has arrived and many of us are rested, wide-eyed and bushy tailed running on the energy that springs the promise of a fresh start! Are you ready to harness it? Let’s dive into this year headfirst by setting our ministries up for year-long success with some simple but applicable exercises. Work […]
Instant Paradigm Shift | Positive Planned Giving
There comes a time in all development programs when the paradigm must shift, both in how your ministry advances and how donors propel their giving. Planned giving focuses on the predicted historical wealth transfer for an upcoming decade. Although essential to any successful advancement program, planned giving is not always received and encouraged with open, […]
3 Keys to Unlock Skills
Developing a Leadership Culture Is your organization stacking the deck or filling the bench? Many companies, groups, schools, and ministries agree leadership is important. This does not, however, mean they have any idea where to start. Leadership, unfortunately, does not secretly infiltrate the minds of the chosen ones while they sleep. Leadership is not birthed […]
3 Lists You MUST Make
Advanced Planning Advances Purpose In leadership, there’s a massive amount of wait and see. Whether in the middle of an annual drive or a huge capital campaign, I believe development success is a self-fulfilling prophecy. This is challenging for many…I go so far as to say most people. The more you grow the number of […]
Vision Events: Do You See What I See?
Small group vision events are designed to recruit possible donors. It’s important to remember quality [time] over quantity. It’s not about getting twenty people at every single event. Small numbered groups are always a win. Look at the events of three, four, or seven people as the chance to have a greater impact in […]
Positive Planned Giving | 4 Steps to Take Right Now!
There comes a time in all development programs when the paradigm must shift, both in how your ministry advances and how donors propel their giving. Planned giving focuses on the predicted historical wealth transfer for an upcoming decade. Although essential to any successful advancement program, planned giving is not always received and encouraged with […]
3 Reasons to Refresh | Personal 100 Day Reset
A woman on my team has two young boys. Grace is something that must be modeled. It must take on a tangible form. As you can imagine, there are a plethora of opportunities for brothers to give and receive grace from their mom and one another. Their family does this by using their reset button. […]