Nonprofit Resources
Margin for Mission Podcast S1:E1 – The Big Why
January 20, 2026 - Welcome to Margin for Mission: The CRI CapinCrouse Podcast! Listen in as hosts Ken Tan and Chris Purnell discuss their passion for serving nonprofits and why leadership, wise counsel, strong relationships, and a healthy culture are essential for organizational success.
Mission-Centered Governance Resources for Ministry and Nonprofit Leaders
January 20, 2026 - A strong, mission-centered board can help your organization thrive and stay focused on its calling. These practical resources can help you build a mission-focused board for your ministry or faith-based nonprofit. Learn how to recruit and evaluate board members and build relationships.
Mission-Centered Governance: Managing Critical Relationships
January 19, 2026 - Relationships are foundational to mission success in ministry and nonprofit leadership. Discover how to strengthen key stakeholder relationships by understanding your stakeholders’ roles and expectations, building trust through integrity and competence, and cultivating unity within your board.
Mission-Centered Governance: Orienting and Evaluating Board Members
January 19, 2026 - A thoughtful, structured onboarding and evaluation process for board members sets the tone for their service and strengthens the board’s overall effectiveness. Learn best practices for orienting new board members and strategies for evaluating and enhancing board performance to ensure long-term success.
Nonprofit Issues Newsletter, December 2025
December 17, 2025 - Practical resources and insight to help you safeguard your organization, evaluate job titles, build a strong board, plan for coming tax changes, and more.
Mission-Centered Governance: Recruiting and Selecting Ideal Board Members
December 15, 2025 - Building a strong, effective board is one of the most important responsibilities of any ministry or nonprofit organization. A well-composed board not only supports your mission but also provides valuable perspectives needed for diligent deliberation and wise decision-making. The comprehensive approach outlined in this article will help your organization identify, engage, and select individuals well-suited for this vital leadership role.
Practical Steps to Safeguard Your Nonprofit’s Financial Reporting System
December 12, 2025 - Technology can open new possibilities for greater impact and mission success, but it also requires organizations to protect sensitive financial data. Learn about common scenarios that can put your financial reporting system at risk and practical steps you can take to strengthen user administration and enhance system access controls.
Webinar for Nonprofits: 2025 Nonprofit Tax Year-End Review
December 11, 2025 - This year has brought significant tax changes for churches, higher education institutions, and other exempt organizations to be aware of and plan for. Watch this free recorded webinar for a look at the key provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and other recent developments, along with insight about what these updates may mean for your organization.
Webinar for Nonprofits: Mission-Centered Governance: Best Practices for an Effective Nonprofit Board
December 10, 2025 - A healthy, mission-focused board is one of the most vital assets a ministry or faith-based nonprofit can have. Mark your calendar and plan to join us for this free webinar, where you'll learn how to strengthen key relationships within your organization and recruit, orient, and evaluate board members who will help advance your mission.
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.