Encouraging Estate Gifts in Your Church Ways to effectively—and legally—promote this form of giving. Bob Smietana
Should Your Church Raise Money Through Crowdfunding Sites? A fundraising expert offers insights on this increasingly popular online tool. Interview with NextAfter’s Brady Josephson by Bob Smietana
The Pros and Cons of Crowdfunding With promising technology comes legal and tax considerations. Bob Smietana
Q&A: How Should Items Donated for a Silent Auction Be Treated for Tax Purposes? Items donated to a silent auction are treated the same as other noncash contributions to the church. Kaylyn Varnum
How Should Churches Respond to Hurricanes? Guidance for ministries in the wake of a devastating natural disaster. Kyle Rohane
Q&A: Is This “Humanitarian Effort” Possible—or Even Legal? While this plan may be well intentioned, it must be abandoned immediately. Frank Sommerville
$65 Million Charitable Contribution Deduction Denied by IRS Donor not entitled to a charitable contribution deduction because it was unable to meet the strict substantiation requirements Richard R. Hammar
Woman’s Estate Plan Leaving Funds to Church Can Not Be Subverted by Caregiver’s Undue Influence Church Law and Tax Report Woman’s Estate Plan Leaving Funds to Church Can Not Be
Q&A: Are Tax Deductions Allowed for Silent Auctions? Yes, but you must make sure the receipts you issue are appropriate under the circumstances. Michael E. Batts
Defective Charitable Contribution Receipt from Church Bars Donor’s Deduction Church Law and Tax Report Defective Charitable Contribution Receipt from Church Bars Donor’s Deduction Key
Couple’s Charitable Contribution Deductions Denied after Failing to Meet Precise Requirements Church Law and Tax Report Couple’s Charitable Contribution Deductions Denied after Failing to Meet Precise
Monetary Gifts for Pastors Who Leave Churches must follow special rules when it comes to monetary gifts. Frank Sommerville
Q&A: Are Donations of Stock Considered “Noncash” Contributions? Yes, but understand that a number of special considerations and requirements apply to stock. Michael E. Batts
Q&A: Are Donations Given for a New Minister of Music Tax Deductible? Tax-deductible donations can be designated for a specific ministry purpose. Vonna Laue
7 Traits of Churches with Increasing Per Member Giving One of the key metrics of financial giving in a church is per member giving: Thom Rainer
IRS Proposes Changes to Substantiation Rules for Charitable Contributions Clarifying what the agency has proposed—and what it could mean for churches. Richard R. Hammar
16 Tips for Writing Charitable Contribution Statements The “how” of sending contribution statements can make all the difference. Ben Stroup