Nonprofit Resources
Job Titles that Work
November 10, 2025 – Job title inconsistencies can have an adverse impact on operational success. Learn about the benefits of standardizing your nonprofit's job title framework.
2025 National Church Virtual Seminar
November 5, 2025 - Watch the session recordings from our November 5, 2025, virtual church seminar to learn about leading with vision and purpose, banking considerations, and succession and retirement planning best practices.
IRS Issues FAQs on Recent Employee Retention Credit Changes
October 29, 2025 - The IRS has published frequently asked questions addressing recent changes to the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) enacted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Learn what the new ERC limitations may mean for your organization.
Nonprofit Issues Newsletter, October 2025
October 23, 2025 – Stay informed with helpful strategies and considerations for balancing staffing needs with software solutions, selecting the right financial reporting service, maintaining the tax-exempt status of a church bookstore, strengthening your cybersecurity, and more.
Compilation, Review*, or Audit*: Which Financial Reporting Service Is Right for Your Nonprofit?
October 20, 2025 – Nonprofits rely on accurate and timely financial statements to maintain transparency and trust, and there are several services available to help. Understanding the differences between compilations, reviews, and audits can help your organization choose the right approach to meet your internal needs and the expectations and requirements of external stakeholders.
Stewardship in Staffing and Software
October 20, 2025 – Nonprofit leaders face critical decisions when balancing staffing needs with software solutions. By evaluating whether tasks require a team member or a software tool, organizations can steward resources more effectively, reduce costs, and empower staff to focus on mission-driven work.
How to Ensure Your Church Bookstore Is Tax-Exempt
October 20, 2025 — Church bookstores can be wonderful resources for attendees and the church. It’s important to be aware, however, that your church bookstore may generate what the IRS considers unrelated business income (UBI), which is taxable. This article will help you understand the requirements for operating in a tax-exempt manner and how to remain in compliance.
Nonprofit Issues Newsletter, August 2025
August 26, 2025 - Learn about key considerations and best practices for addressing nonprofit compensation, analyzing church debt ratios, managing changing higher education risks, and much more.
Important Considerations for Church Benevolence Programs
August 25, 2025 - A written benevolence program policy can help churches respond quickly and graciously to assist others during times of emergency or financial crisis. It can also protect the tax-exempt status of the church and the deductibility of donations made, and shield fund recipients from mistaken taxation.
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.