I continue to be amazed and deeply humbled by what God is doing through the Global Leadership Network around the world. I’m in awe as I listen to people’s stories and experiences— whether they are a CEO, a pastor, a parent or even incarcerated; whether they live in rural Honduras or in Chicago; or whether they’re leading a church of 20 or managing a staff of thousands.
I’m equally excited to partner with you to see these stories multiplied around the world.
My friend Dale DeNeal pastors a church in Danville, Illinois. Since attending and hosting The Global Leadership Summit (GLS) at his church, not only have they taken action on a vision to serve their local community beyond the walls of their church building, but they’ve also brought the GLS to leaders in the Ivory Coast and started serving there through a dental clinic. Dale’s church was also one of the first to bring the Summit event into a prison—the impact is changing the lives of the incarcerated and their families.
How the GLS Flipped My Church Upside Down
The Global Leadership Summit is a shaper of vision and catalyst for influence and change. I can remember so clearly listening to Bono at the 2006 Summit.
Keep reading ›Leadership changes everything.
What has become evident through stories like Dale’s is that exposure to the leadership insights and inspiration through the GLS is a game-changer in people’s lives—tapping into their potential, inspiring their vision and expanding their leadership so that they can become a catalyst for change. All it takes is one new idea or challenge—inspiring people to stand up, to act, lead or step into the unknown.
Leadership changes everything.
Everything rises and falls with leadership. Great leaders bring out the best in us. But sadly, the opposite is also true. Poor leaders can destroy potential, livelihoods and even eternities.
I don’t have to tell you our world is in crisis. You see it every day. There is abuse, poverty, hunger, corruption…and how is it possible there is still slavery in our world? These are the things that break God’s heart.
But there is a solution. Think about the impact of a good leader on an entire church congregation, business, industry, community or even an entire country.
I want to invite you to dream with me for a moment…and dream big.
The vision of the Global Leadership Network is to equip and encourage 1 million people who will use their influence for good and then in turn transform the lives of 100 million more.
- What if there were GLS events everywhere—from churches, businesses and community centers, to schools, prisons and homeless shelters—in every city, in every country?
- What if there were hundreds of thousands more people—including youth—engaging with the Summit whenever, however and wherever it makes the most sense for them?
- What if we reached people in every language here in the U.S. and around the world so that folks can experience these powerful leadership insights in their own language?
Are you ready to join us on the journey forward?
If we truly believe leadership changes everything, we better get busy! If we are going to change the world, we better start equipping more people to exercise their influence and leadership for good wherever they are.
Transformed people transforming others is the way we’re going to see change ripple out across the world—starting in our homes, then in our churches, businesses, governments, schools, hospitals, prisons, communities and our countries.
But we need your help. New growth is going to require an all-out effort from all of us—it also requires equipment, technology, volunteers, staff and additional resources. This is where you come in.
“Transformed people transform people.”
You have an incredible opportunity.
I say all the time that leadership is influence and everyone has influence. But I want to make sure you understand that idea includes you too—you have influence. And your influence really matters. In fact, your influence can change the world. You can be the one to inspire vision, expand leadership—and ignite transformation around the world.
Will you join us to become part of the unfolding story to reach a million people with world-class leadership development tools and encouragement? Your gift of any size makes all the difference. Every penny matters.
Thank you for prayerfully considering your gift to the Global Leadership Network before the end of the year!
Gratefully,
Tom De Vries
President and CEO
Global Leadership Network
YOUR GIFT IS CRITICALWays to Give
Online
Giving online today is the fastest and most efficient way to empower leaders all over the world. Donations made to Global Leadership Development Fund are used to:
- Translate Summit content into 60 languages
- Provide scholarships to Summit attendees who would not be able to participate otherwise
- Support local efforts to create safe Summit locations world-wide
- Equip, encourage and inspire leaders globally
Mail your gift to:
Global Leadership Network
P.O. Box 3188 Barrington, IL 60011
Make checks payable to Global Leadership Network
Stock
Giving appreciated stock may have significant tax advantage for you. These assets are given to GLN at the current market value, regardless of the cost or basis of the donor, which avoids the capital gains. GLN will liquidate the gifts as soon as possible after the receipt. You will receive a letter from GLN describing your gift. This letter is your tax receipt. Your broker or The Wall Street Journal can supply market value. Please contact your tax professional for the specific impact on your situation.
If you hold the stock then sign and date the back of the certificate(s) and complete transferee section with:
Global Leadership Network
Use registered mail to send your certificate(s) to:
P.O. Box 3188
Barrington, IL 60010
Or call us at 800-570-9812 and ask for the Development office to arrange for personal delivery.
If the stock is held by your broker:
Transfer electronically to the Global Leadership Network’s account with RBC.
DTC#: 0235
Account #: 7B802009
FBO: Global Leadership Network
Code 40
Tax Identification #: 36-3799040
Once a transfer has been made, it is very important to contact us with the following information:
- Your name and address
- Name and number of shares transferred
- Purpose of the gift
In most cases, we are not notified of the transfer by your broker. Therefore, this information is required so that we can properly acknowledge your gift. Contact us by sending an email at together@globalleadership.org or faxing the information to 847-765-5046.
Matching Gifts
Many companies sponsor matching gift programs that will match charitable contributions made by their employees or even retirees and/or spouses. These programs are a great way for companies to support leadership development and a chance for you to double or even triple your gift.
Most companies have matching gift forms available through their personnel office that you fill out and mail to us. We do the rest! We will contact you and let you know that we received your information.
Please mail matching gift forms to:
Global Leadership Network
P.O. Box #3188
Barrington, IL 60011
Donor Advised Funds
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Many donors prefer giving through a donor advised fund like National Christian Foundation. Use your NCF giving fund to contribute cash, stocks, real estate, or even a part of your business. Learn more about National Christian Foundation at: nationalchristian.com
Planned Giving
Wills & Bequests
A bequest is the act of giving property by will. A bequest may be made in your will, living trust or with a codicil directing a gift to the Global Leadership Network.
Benefits of making a bequest
- A bequest is generally a revocable gift that can be changed or modified at any time
- You leave a lasting legacy for you and your family, and an enduring impact on the GLN
- You lessen the burden of taxes on your family as bequests are exempt from federal estate taxes
Steps to make a bequest
- A bequest is an easy way to make an end-of-life gift to a nonprofit organization or ministry that is impacting the Kingdom.
- With the help of an advisor, you can include language in your will or trust specifying a gift to be made to the GLN as part of your estate plan.
- You can bequest a specific dollar amount, specific real estate, specific personal property, a percentage of your estate, or the residue of your estate to family, and to the friends and organizations that matter most to you.
Bequest Language
In order to make a bequest, you should speak to your attorney who can help you include a bequest to the GLN in your estate plan. The following is some simple bequest language to assist you and your attorney:
- I hereby give, devise and bequeath $ ______ to the Global Leadership Network, an Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation located in South Barrington, IL, Federal Tax ID # 36-3799040, for Global Leadership Network’s general use and purpose.
- I hereby give, devise and bequeath all of the right, title and interest in and to the real estate located at (list address or description of property) to the Global Leadership Network, an Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation located in South Barrington, IL, Federal Tax ID # 36-3799040, for Global Leadership Network’s general use and purpose.
- I hereby give, devise and bequeath (list description of personal property) to the Global Leadership Network, an Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation located in South Barrington, IL, Federal Tax ID # 36-3799040, for Global Leadership Network’s general use and purpose.
- I hereby give, devise and bequeath _____ percent (%) of my total estate, determined as of the date of my death, to the Global Leadership Network, an Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation located in South Barrington, IL, Federal Tax ID # 36-3799040, for Global Leadership Network’s general use and purpose.
- I hereby give, devise and bequeath to the Global Leadership Network, an Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation located in South Barrington, IL, Federal Tax ID # 36-3799040, all (or a percentage) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate to be used for Global Leadership Network’s general use and purpose.
Please contact us if you have any questions about how to make a bequest to the Global Leadership Network. Our Development Department can be reached via email at together@globalleadership.org.
Please let us know if you have included the Global Leadership Network in your estate plans so that we can properly thank you for your generosity.