Nonprofit Resources
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.
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.
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.
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.