Nonprofit Resources
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.
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 your church respond quickly and graciously to assist others during times of emergency or financial crisis. It can also protect the tax-exempt status of your 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.
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.
What Higher Education Institutions Need to Know About the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
July 24, 2025 - The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “OBBBA”) signed into law on July 4, 2025, brings significant modifications and new considerations for higher education institutions. Learn more about these changes.
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.