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 [...]
The complex relationship between church governance and secular laws has long been a source of concern for churches. Restricting state interference in church affairs was one of the motivations [...]