Nonprofit Resources
Analyzing Key Financial Indicators: Debt Ratios and Measurements
August 25, 2025 - Monitoring and analyzing key debt ratios and measures can provide a comprehensive overview of how your church is managing its financing obligations. Learn why and how to do this, along with recommended benchmarks, in this article.
The Trickle-Down Effects of Compensation on Organizational Culture
August 1, 2025 - Compensation is a crucial aspect of work, and employees often equate it with their perceived value. This sometimes leads to assumptions and misunderstandings that can impact employee engagement and organizational culture. This article highlights how compensation practices influence organizational culture and offers practical ways your nonprofit can address this topic objectively and transparently.
What Nonprofits Need to Know About the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
July 29, 2025 - The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “OBBBA”) introduces significant changes for tax-exempt organizations, from churches and educational institutions to charitable foundations and advocacy groups. Learn about the key provisions affecting nonprofits.
Nonprofit Issues Newsletter, June 2025
June 26, 2025 - This issue covers personnel file best practices, higher education liquidity considerations, risk assessment for churches, nonprofit founder compensation, and more.
Personnel File Best Practices
June 24, 2025 - Learn how establishing consistent policies and procedures for collecting, storing, and maintaining personnel files can benefit your HR department while helping to ensure compliance with various regulations.
Performing Risk Assessment in Churches
June 24, 2025 - With thoughtful planning and support, including an effective risk assessment process in your internal audit function can help your church protect its resources, maintain financial integrity, and proactively manage risk.
Nonprofit Founder Compensation Considerations
May 6, 2025 - Executive compensation is often particularly complex at nonprofit organizations led by a founder who wants to devote funds to mission-focused initiatives instead of their compensation. Here are some key considerations to help founder-led nonprofits and their boards address executive compensation in a way that sets both the founder and the organization up for long-term success.
Nonprofit Issues Newsletter, April 2025
April 29, 2025 - Topics include the importance of accurate net asset classification and cash flow ratios for churches, merger and acquisition considerations for higher education institutions, a potential employee eligibility issue for 403(b) plans, and more.
Webinar for Nonprofits: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Global Finance
April 24, 2025 - If your organization operates internationally, you face currency volatility that can threaten your international budget and erode your donor impact. But it doesn’t have to be this way! This session is designed to empower financial professionals with the knowledge and tools to thrive in today’s dynamic global marketplace.
The Importance of Accurate Net Asset Classification in Church Accounting
April 24, 2025 - Is your church classifying net assets correctly? By taking the right steps, your church can ensure that funds are used appropriately and gain vital insight to help you make informed financial decisions.