For historical and theological reasons, many religious traditions take a skeptical view of state interference with church affairs. The laws adopted by governments can be sharply at odds with the [...]
Politicians and political organizations are always looking for ways to get their message in front of as many people as possible. Churches, with their reliable audiences and shared values, can be [...]
Nonprofits have long been an important part of our society’s broad conversations about controversial subjects. Whenever passions run deep around a given topic, the people and organizations that [...]
The importance of choosing the right people to serve on your nonprofit’s board cannot be overstated. An organization’s board members are often its most visible and most engaged constituents. [...]
Crowdfunding has become a popular buzzword in recent years. The idea behind it is that the organization or individual raising money taps into a wide network of people to attract many small [...]
Serving alcohol at events can be a good way to encourage socializing and build community. But it also raises significant concerns that need to be addressed at the event planning stage. After [...]
With churches embracing the Internet as a medium for spreading their message and growing their communities, many have started to offer items for sale on their websites. Everything from books [...]
Nonprofits that are chosen for IRS audits need to begin organizing a response as soon as possible after receiving the dreaded notice. The overarching goal of an IRS audit of a nonprofit is to [...]
There are many circumstances where a church could be asked to loan money to a member of its community. A volunteer who spends a lot of time at the church asks for help paying for medical bills. A [...]
For a nonprofit, compliance with IRS rules is crucial for maintaining the organization’s federal tax-exempt status. Developing a compliance culture around tax matters should be a basic goal of [...]