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 [...]
Task Four: Election of Officers There is one more task that can be accomplished by the Incorporator—the appointment of officers. However, it is possible that this task is going to be on the [...]
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 [...]
The world of trusts is quite confusing, with elaborate tax rules and a complicated mix of specialized terminology. Despite their relative complexity when compared to other forms available to [...]
Like any other organization, a church can run into money problems, with debts that are too great for the church to bear. Bankruptcy provides churches that are deep in the financial red with a [...]