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Are They Picking Up What You’re Putting Down?

by Zach Clark

Think about the members of your team. Picture them in your office or workspace. What do you see? Who’s listening to music? Who can’t work unless their space is tidied? Does anyone have a variety of colors and textures in their area? What about seating selections? Does everyone use a classic chair or do some […]

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Giving | How to Talk the Talk

by Zach Clark

Leaders in development are aware there are deficits – costs that must be covered and debts that must be paid.  This is not, however, what donors are interested in hearing.  What’s an organization to do?  What Do We Focus On? It’s important not to think or talk in percentages – even internally – about development. […]

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Approval or Affirmation?

by Zach Clark

There’s an old saying: ask for forgiveness rather than permission. If you’ve been in advancement for more than two minutes, you’ve been tempted to take this same approach with your board of directors more than once! How can people who don’t see the ins and outs of how you and your team are killing themselves, […]

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Relationships That Reach

by Zach Clark

My dad always said, “Your salvation will not drop from a distant sky.” Practically speaking, there’s no way to identify and discover large donors from out of nowhere.  The work is called development – it’s a journey, a discipline of connecting the dots and being an excellent steward of the relationships that God has already […]

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Unplugged or Unglued?

by Zach Clark

Many are still reeling and suffering from the past two years due to a once-in-a-generation health crisis among other challenges . All are still facing the daily working definition of returning to ‘normal’ and what that looks like in ministries.  Reality is a significant challenge that we continue to lead through, and it will continue […]

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The Power of Thoughtful Leaders Using Artificial Intelligence

by Zach Clark

In the waning days of 2022, we formed a Task Force at Development & Leadership Coaching to consider a specific question. How should generative AI be utilized by leaders who seek to grow significant giving and unlock the hidden capacity in their faith-based organizations? This position paper captures the latest thinking of our team on […]

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Growing Church Partnerships

by Zach Clark

God created us to live in a community with others.  Writing to the Romans, Paul makes our mutual dependency a focal point of his letter. “I long to see you so that I may impart some spiritual gift to make you strong— that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s […]

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Reflections on Mom

by Zach Clark

Mothers and their children have a powerful relationship like no other. I am a witness to this. I’m a son, and I’ve walked with my incredible wife Paula as she mothers our two sons, who are now grown-up young men. As your life from childhood to adulthood unfolds, a slow change occurs. You begin with […]

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Inform to Impact

by Zach Clark

Development is a journey of moving from treating everyone equally to treating everyone individually.  You’re never going to do that perfectly. You’re never going to be able to treat all people individually ideally, but you always want to be moving toward that.  One step in the right direction would be to use input and feedback […]

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Evil is Eliminated

by Zach Clark

Let’s face it – we are living in a crazy time. Let’s just look at the past several years…a global pandemic, war torn countries, ever increasing interest rates, and soaring gas prices (just to name a few things) have likely impacted you personally, and quite possibly your ministry. I want to speak to the doubt, […]

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The Core 4

by Zach Clark

The Core 4

How can you know where you’re going when you don’t know where you are? The same holds true in reverse! Paying attention to the CORE FOUR will keep you on track!

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Reminders for Relating

by Zach Clark

Reminders for Relating

Little nudges make for big impacts in the minds of your donors. In the unknown, make sure current and past givers know where your ministry stands…and how to stand by you!

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5 Wrongs Don’t Make a Right

by Zach Clark

5 Wrongs Don't Make It Right

Do you learn more from success or failure? I am a firm believer in the power of using what went wrong to make something go right. Here are 5 mistakes to avoid.

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Covered NOT Cancelled

by Zach Clark

Covered NOT Cancelled

Ecclesiastes 7:21 states in part, “Do not take to heart all the things people say…” Ignoring what others say about something or someone you care about has always been easier said than done, but never more so than in these past few months. Divisions from cultural movements have swept the news cycle, filled our social […]

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Clear Skies Ahead | Flying Above Overwhelm

by Zach Clark

Clear Skies Ahead | Flying Above Overwhelm

I’ve always been mystified with flight. The fact that those who came before us were so bold as to see the birds of the sky and think, “Hey, we can do that!” is astounding in its own right. Add to it that two young, adventurous, North Carolina boys made that dream a reality blows my […]

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Idea of Stress

by Zach Clark

idea of stress

Anxiety takes many forms, but it all comes back to wanting MY will over THY will. Learning to differentiate between GOOD & BAD stress can make all the difference.

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Battle Ready

by Zach Clark

Battle Ready

Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. It’s vital for your ministry to evaluate what you want your impact to be as you move forward into the unknown

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Choose Your Battles

by Zach Clark

Choose Your Battles

Do you find yourself discounting your opportunities before they even happen because the donor prospect is difficult? It’s time to move past that way of thinking.

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Creating a High Impact Board

by Zach Clark

Creating a High Impact Board

In real relationships you talk about things that are important to you. That’s how you know a real relationship from others. Let’s look at 3 WAYS to get REAL with your board to make REAL change.

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Keep Moving Forward

by Zach Clark

Keep Moving Forward

Leaps of faith are thrilling in movies, but not in business. There is, however, something to be said for moving forward with purpose, on purpose.

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