Internal controls are a familiar emphasis for professionals working in the world of publicly traded companies. Regulations from laws like the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) require public companies to [...]
A wealthy donor can be a boon to a nonprofit’s fundraising efforts, both for his or her direct contributions as well as the access the donor can give to other members of the elite. But what if a [...]
With mass shooting incidents continuing to plague our society, businesses, community groups, and churches are all being forced to examine ways they can protect their staff and visitors from [...]
Many churches provide housing (a parsonage) or a housing allowance for their clergy members as part of their overall compensation package. The tax treatment of such housing, whether provided [...]
Reaching out to young people is a goal for many churches. But with church child abuse scandals grabbing headlines for many years now, church leaders should take precautions before launching a [...]
Silent auctions are a popular fundraising strategy for good reason. By introducing a competitive element to giving, donors feel an extra incentive to keep bidding higher. They also give the [...]
Managing nonprofits is a huge challenge. Many nonprofits rely on a mix of full-time, part-time, and volunteer staff to the work that would be reserved for full-time, trained employees at a [...]
It’s a scenario no church wants to face. A large donor suddenly has a change of heart and demands that some or all of a significant gift be returned. Perhaps the donor is facing an unexpected [...]
Many 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations are set up with an inherent political purpose in mind. In a sense, pursuing activities to promote general welfare is by definition a political aim. But [...]
Keeping employees, volunteers, church members, and visitors safe is important not only because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it reduces a church’s financial risk. At an [...]