From time to time someone new to the nonprofit world is surprised to learn that their “tax exempt” organization is still responsible for paying many kinds of tax. In most cases, the term “tax [...]
As a church grows and acquires financial resources, managing the church’s assets can become a job unto itself. Like any organization that is fortunate enough to have extra resources on hand, a [...]
A nonprofit organized with the intent that it will qualify as a social welfare organization under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code must comply with a number of specific [...]
In December 2018 the California Office of the Attorney General announced proposed new rules that would make a number of important changes to the reporting forms used by nonprofits registered to [...]
Getting out to nature together is a great way to strength bonds between the members of a religious community. A church that is thinking about sponsoring “official” outings, like hikes or camping [...]
Nonprofits may be tempted to view major sporting events like the Super Bowl, the NBA Finals, or the World Series as a fundraising rallying point. Perhaps donors are asked to buy tickets to an [...]
Churches and other nonprofits are embracing the Internet as a way to improve their communication with constituents, promote their mission, and reach a wider audience. One way they’re doing this [...]
Mediation has become a popular approach to resolving legal arguments and other forms of disagreement. For both sides in a legal dispute, mediation can be a way to find a middle ground that can [...]
Individuals in a church’s positions of trust, like directors and officers, can be tempted to steal money or other valuable assets of the church for their own purposes. Such thefts are a form of [...]
Local zoning laws can have a profound effect on the shape and feel of a community. As local economies change over time, officials sometimes will update zoning laws to encourage new development [...]