Nonprofit Resources
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.
Section 127 Plans Permanently Expanded to Include Student Loan Repayment
September 30, 2025 - Employer-provided educational assistance programs, also known as Section 127 plans, have been permanently expanded to include payments toward qualified education loans. Here are the steps your organization should take if you want to implement a plan or update an existing one.
Top Six September 2025 Announcements for Higher Education Institutions
September 29, 2025 – This is a summary of the top six September 2025 U.S. Department of Education (ED) and other announcements that apply to higher education institutions, plus information about an upcoming Federal Student Aid (FSA) webinar.
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.
The Changing Private Higher Education Risk Landscape
August 25, 2025 - The higher education landscape has undergone significant changes over the past year. Learn about the top risks identified by institutions and credit rating agencies, recent and pending policy and funding changes, and other key factors affecting the current risk environment for private nonprofit higher education institutions.
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.