Contact: W. Scott Brown, Christian Leadership Alliance, 703-597-8413

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Aug. 15, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- Christian Leadership Alliance (CLA) announced today that David Dahlin, executive vice president, Compassion International and Wes Willmer, senior vice president, Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) will offer keynote dinner addresses during CLAs 2011 Christian Nonprofit Leadership Academy, Denver, Sept. 20 - 23 at the Denver Renaissance Hotel. (www.ChristianLeadershipAlliance.org/Academy)

The Christian Nonprofit Leadership Academy offers in-depth courses in fundraising and financial management for Christian nonprofit organization leaders. The 20, 10-hour courses offered at this Academy provide insights into best practices for fundraising in today's economy, as well as guidance on how ministry leaders can achieve excellence in financial management.

"We're pleased that David Dahlin and Wes Willmer will be sharing insights with nonprofit leaders at the Christian Nonprofit Leadership Academy. Compassion International and ECFA are among the leading organizations in the Christian nonprofit world," said Mark L. Vincent, Acting CLA president and CEO. "Our coursework is excellent as well. Our faculty has collectively raised hundreds of millions of dollars for Christian ministries nationwide, and has helped manage finances for some of the most recognized and well-respected ministries in America."

"Our goal is to equip steward leaders who raise and manage funds in a biblical way," said Vincent. "We're innovators. Whether it's harnessing social media, evaluating up-to-date demographic trends or implementing new ideas, CLA is focused on helping ministries excel."

The courses offered in the fundraising track include: Fundraising Planning in a New Economy, Major Donor Development, Social Media Strategies, Donor Perceptions, Donor Engagement in a 2.0 World, Capital Campaign Strategies, Dynamic Direct Response Strategies and more. The courses offered in the financial management track include: Introduction to Risk Management for Nonprofit Organizations, Investment Policies and Strategies in a Changing Economy, Tax and Legal Issues for Christian Nonprofits and more.

Christian Leadership Alliance (CLA) is a national association representing more than 6,000 individuals, from nearly 4,500 Christian nonprofit organizations nationwide. For more news and information, visit CLA's website, www.ChristianLeadershipAlliance.org. To learn more about CLA's Christian Nonprofit Leadership Academy visit www.ChristianLeadershipAlliance.org/Academy.