Is your church following the “3 ‘S’s” of online giving?
Posted by admin Church Growth, FINANCE, Giving, Latest News, LEADERSHIP, TECHNOLOGY Friday, March 4th, 2016Is your church following the three “S”s of online giving?
More and more churches are realizing that online giving is more than a passing fancy. Even so, there’s a big difference between throwing a PayPal button onto a forgotten corner of your website and providing a functional, user-friendly giving experience — one that actually makes it easier to give.
5 compliance challenges EVERY church leader needs to know about
Posted by admin Business Activity, Communication, Conflict, Employment Law, FACILITIES, FINANCE, Human Resources, IRS Compliance, Latest News, LEADERSHIP, LEGAL, Operations, Outreach, RISK MANAGEMENT Friday, February 19th, 2016The landscape for churches and ministries is filled with pitfalls.
Over the last 20 years, Congress and the IRS have become very interested in the activities of churches, ministries and nonprofits, which has led to the enactment of section 4958 and the creation of the Exempt Organizations Executive Compensation Compliance Project, resulting in increased enforcement presence and millions of dollars in fines.
Payroll: Do you have your ducks in a row?
Posted by admin budgeting, Business Activity, Employment Law, FINANCE, Financial Services, IRS Compliance, Latest News, LEADERSHIP, LEGAL, Training Monday, February 1st, 2016One definition of “dread” is managing payroll without qualified staff. For those churches with limited resources, ministerial staffing positions must be filled first. A common sentiment among pastoral leadership regarding payroll is, How hard can it be?
Well, it is hard. And, some mistakes could lead to serious consequences.
Making mobile giving work for multi-site churches
Posted by admin budgeting, Church Growth, Communication, FEATURE STORIES, FINANCE, Giving, Latest News, LEADERSHIP, Operations Monday, February 1st, 2016Multi-site churches face unique challenges — and require unique giving solutions. Case in point: Momentum Christian Church, a nine-year-old church plant with locations in McDonough and Stockridge, GA. “Our two campuses are about 10 miles apart, but in some ways they’re worlds apart,” says Executive Pastor David Powers.
How to increase staff participation in your retirement plan
Posted by admin Communication, FEATURE STORIES, FINANCE, Financial Services, Human Resources, Latest News, LEADERSHIP Monday, February 1st, 2016A new employee has fulfilled their probationary period and is now eligible to receive the full benefits offered by your organization. Yet, many eligible employees choose not to contribute to their retirement — even if it means leaving matching employer contributions on the table.
Purchasing solutions for faith-based organizations: 101
Posted by admin budgeting, FACILITIES, FINANCE, Latest News, Operations Monday, February 1st, 2016Signing on with a procurement services company is an act of stewardship which can save your ministry money on the high-quality products you need.