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 [...]
Speculation about when the next recession will hit has become a cottage industry in the media. No one can say for sure when the next financial downturn will come, but veterans of the nonprofit [...]
Insurance is often a big budget item for any organization. Keeping premium costs down is important, but sometimes a policy is necessary to manage risks, whether from physical damage and injuries [...]
Churches that have chosen to incorporate will need to select a board of directors that will oversee church management and finances. A church’s director has certain fiduciary duties with respect [...]
Clergy of many faiths are often asked by members of their congregation to keep confidences and give advice about difficult topics. In the course of their work, ministers of various faiths may [...]