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 nonprofit organizations. Working together, two organizations can share ideas, [...]
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 [...]
Volunteers are often essential to all aspects of a nonprofit’s operations. They do everything from basic administrative tasks to high level analysis. Because volunteers can be involved in almost [...]
In a twist of linguistic irony, the application of the term “mission creep” has gradually expanded from its origins in discussions of war to be used in a broad range of organizational settings. [...]