May 26, 2021
Q&A: Nonprofit Bylaws
What are bylaws? Why are they so important? Many nonprofits ask, “Are we correctly following our Bylaws?” Or even, “Where are our bylaws?!”
April 29, 2021
Nonprofit Finance: Optimal Success Through Sound Financial Management
Nonprofits and finances – in practice, these two words should fit together well for organizational flourishing, reflecting capable stewardship and stability. But all too often, financial aspects of nonprofit operations can prove intimidating, overlooked, or otherwise mismanaged. CPA Michael Batts of Batts Morrison Wales & Lee has recently published a stand-out resource, entitled Nonprofit Finance: The Field Guide for Financial Operations of Ministries, Schools, and Other Public Charities. This easy-to-digest book is chock full of worthwhile pointers, helpful instructions, and advice well worth following closely, all to help nonprofit leaders achieve optimal success and integrity in financial administration.
March 22, 2021
Now Press "Record" - or Not?
Shouting “Amen” at a computer screen may have seemed unusual 12 months ago, but COVID-19 has changed many ministry organizations’ approach to Sunday worship, Bible studies, and prayer gatherings. More broadly, nonprofits have been forced to significantly change their board governance, staff meetings, fundraising events, membership engagement, and other program activities. To continue carrying out such activities in the pandemic’s midst, organizations have had to move gatherings from in-person to online, using platforms like Zoom, Facebook Live, or YouTube. Likewise, many employees and volunteers now work and serve remotely as the new norm, with videoconferences substituting for in-person meetings and program activities.