Church Management

If your nonprofit does fundraising, you will probably receive items that can be used in a silent auction or sold in a raffle. But how do you treat these donations…

As we round the calendar and prepare to begin 2014, a lot of nonprofits and churches are going through the process of closing their financials for the year. At Aplos,…

There are very few things that are simple about church planting, and budget planning isn’t one of them. Despite the tricky nature of planning a budget for an entity that…

What is a 501(c)(3) church, and what are some benefits and disadvantages of a church having a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status? This is what you need to know. When starting a…

It’s that time of year again. Organizations, including nonprofits and churches, must wrap up their books and make sure everything from payroll to accounts payable are in order so they…

There are several different types of payroll taxes. Most employees or self-employed individuals pay taxes, either directly withheld through a payroll deduction or when filing their personal income tax return.…

I recently returned from a business trip, which gave me the idea to write a blog about what’s needed for a company expense reimbursement policy. To start, a good expense…

If your organization’s fiscal year is from January to December, this time of year may leave you feeling a wide range of emotions. You likely find yourself grateful for the…

If I were to survey all the great organizations, including churches and nonprofits, and ask them what the key to their success has been, there is no doubt in my…