“Simple Tips for Handling Your Church’s Money” ChurchLaw&Tax has this article explaining why church financial audits provide opportunities to look closely at how your church handles its money.
Author: Josh S. Tatum
“Budget Calendar: Traditional or Fiscal?”
“Budget Calendar: Traditional or Fiscal?” Church Finance Today has an infographic showing that most churches end their budget year on December 31 here.
“It’s Time to Stop Making Payroll Mistakes”
“It’s Time to Stop Making Payroll Mistakes.” Clergy Financial Resources has some basic guidance here.
“What Should the Gift Acknowledgement Letter Contain?”
“What Should the Gift Acknowledgement Letter Contain?” Clergy Financial Resources has a template here.
E.D. Mich.: Suit against faith-based adoption agency may proceed
E.D. Mich.: Suit against faith-based adoption agency may proceed. The Deseret News covers the decision here.
9th Cir.: “Right of association isn’t infringed by disclosure of charitable donors to state”
9th Cir.: “Right of association isn’t infringed by disclosure of charitable donors to state.” The ABA Journal covers the decision here.
S.D. Ind.: Public-school coalition lacks standing to challenge religious charter authority
In an decision by Chief Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana dismissed a lawsuit challenging Indiana’s Charter School Act as an unconstitutional establishment of religion. The court determined that the plaintiffs lacked standing to bring the suit. The decision is here.
FREE WEBINAR: “Strategic Reserves and Endowments: Guidance for Forward-Thinking Funders and Grantees”
FREE WEBINAR: “Strategic Reserves and Endowments: Guidance for Forward-Thinking Funders and Grantees.” Nonprofit Quarterly sponsors a free webinar on June 27, 2018 at 2:00–3:00 E.D.T. The topic is described as follows: “Funding strategic reserves that are available to nonprofit leaders over the long term to strategically pursue their missions.” The discussion will feature an exemplary reserve grant program. Register here.
“What to Know About a New Donation Scam: Why churches should be careful about refund requests.”
“What to Know About a New Donation Scam: Why churches should be careful about refund requests.” Mike Batts and Danny Johnson have this article on ManagingYourChurch.
“How to Take Minutes at a Board Meeting”
“How to Take Minutes at a Board Meeting” Board Effect has some tips here.