The right to vote is central to a thriving democracy. In recent years there have been a number of cases where voting rights have been perceived as under attack or underused by the public. In [...]
The use of social media by employees can be a significant source of stress for any employer. An employee’s online persona can reflect back upon the employer, and in some cases an employee may [...]
As the seriousness of opioid addiction has grown more widespread, so have the number of nonprofits organized to address problems related to it. There is a lot of work to be done, from helping [...]
Over the past few issues of the newsletter, we have provided excerpts from our upcoming book on managing the nonprofit organization. In this month’s newsletter we provide a look at the part [...]
Successfully running a nonprofit takes skill and creativity. It also takes discipline. Too often a nonprofit’s board of directors grows lax in its adherence to governing rules and procedures, [...]
Using a logo is one way churches can distinguish themselves. As a “branding” tool a logo offers a visual sense of identity and opens up a range of possibilities for promoting the church and [...]
Like any organization over a certain size, large churches need policies and procedures for handling misconduct by its leaders, employees, and volunteers. Failing to do so can leave a church [...]
Many churches start small, meeting in community centers or their members’ homes, focusing on religious study and dialogue. For some groups there comes a point where they begin to identify as a [...]
One way a church can serve its community and generate revenue is to allow groups and individuals to hold events like weddings or club meetings on church property. Some churches limit these events [...]
Churches with large and diverse congregations often have members who are facing difficult personal challenges. Giving counsel and comfort to someone who is suffering can be thought of as a core [...]