In a donation installment plan a donor agrees to give a certain amount on a recurring basis, often monthly. Often described as “sustainer” programs, installment plans offer donors with an option [...]
The #MeToo movement has sparked a renewed conversation in society about how sexual harassment harms careers and causes victims to suffer. States around the country have adopted fresh rules for [...]
There are many who say that running an organization is chiefly about managing risk. In the nonprofit realm, managing risk often involves a mixture of revenue generation, careful financial [...]
Maintaining the financial wellbeing of a nonprofit is often at the front of managers’ minds. Fundraising sources are not always consistent from year to year, unforeseen expenses can cause sudden [...]
No one wants to hear the “A” word from the IRS. A tax audit is a serious event with potentially far-reaching consequences for a nonprofit. The IRS audits organizations for a wide variety of [...]
A merger of two organizations is a complicated process, involving changes at every level. Nonprofits sometimes choose to merge to improve efficiencies, expand access to fundraising sources, or [...]
Like every employer, a church needs to plan for its employees to need time for family, especially when a new baby is on the way. Every church with employees needs to adopt clear policies and [...]
Federal and state law provide churches with numerous exemptions and exceptions to taxes of various kinds. Many tax advantages apply automatically, while others may require some paperwork. All of [...]
From time to time nonprofits need to cut ties with an executive level employee. Although the hope is always that employees will keep the best interests of the organization in mind at all times, [...]
Most religious organizations start out focused on local work, perhaps with an eye toward developing a network with like-minded groups located elsewhere. But the contemporary landscape of [...]