In times of crisis a church can become a vital resource for its community, serving as a meeting place for families, a shelter, and a source of comfort. At such times the church’s leadership is [...]
With so many important concerns occupying the time of church leaders, issues related to church computers can easily fall by the wayside. But cyber threats are just as much of a problem for [...]
Sharing a common building is one way that separate churches can combine resources, simultaneously saving money and maximizing the usefulness of facilities. A typical arrangement is that a church [...]
One of the ways nonprofits can tap into new resources and expand their reach is to form joint ventures with other nonprofits. Working together, two organizations can share ideas, leverage the [...]
A nonprofit organization risks losing credibility and can even face charges of fraud if it misleads or misinforms donors about the tax status of their gifts. At the same time, any gift’s [...]
Can a nonprofit take its fundraising efforts outside California? The short answer is yes. Organizations that plan to solicit donations beyond California’s borders will need to pay attention to [...]
Selling donated goods at a charity-operated store may be an attractive option for nonprofits that believe they can attract a regular stream of quality merchandise, and that want to take on the [...]
Churches often operate within tight financial constraints that can limit the affordability of things like comprehensive insurance packages. But for most churches, remaining underinsured can be a [...]
A pastor’s terms of employment are often spelled out in an employment agreement. For many churches the pastor’s employment agreement creates significant financial and legal obligations. Given [...]
Owning real estate comes with a host of potentially significant complications for a church that isn’t prepared to take them seriously. Some types of complication—disputes with neighbors, for [...]