Leading Through Innovation

Leading Through Innovation

Recently, Steve McBeth, founding President of Disney Interactive Worldwide, joined Trent Dunham on the Cause+Effect podcast and shared leadership insight related to innovation that we hope will empower and encourage you in important decisions. When you hear the word...
Fundraising: Expense or Investment?

Fundraising: Expense or Investment?

It was early in my career when I was faced with a challenge every nonprofit will encounter at some point: budget cuts. As Vice President of Advancement for a university, I was a member of the senior leadership team. And I can remember the robust debate we had on...
Is Prayer Ingrained in Your Work Culture?

Is Prayer Ingrained in Your Work Culture?

Recently, I spent time with a handful of the most prolific ministry investors in Australia. As someone truly in awe of the generosity in the room, I listened intently as each person introduced themselves. I was struck by the passion they held for what God had called...
Empowering the future of your organization

Empowering the future of your organization

One of the most important roles a leader plays is to empower the future of his or her organization. In fact, in the long run, this may be the most important marker of truly great leadership. Here’s what I mean… One of the roles of a successful leader is...