Q&A: Should Noncash Contributions Be Included in Donor Statements? Qualifying receipts should be issued for noncash donations separately from regular (cash) donor statements. Elaine L. Sommerville
Substantiating Noncash Contributions Requirements churches and donors must know and follow. Michael E. Batts
A Tool to Increase Giving: The Church Bulletin How you present financial information matters Jason MacGregor
Married Couple’s $37,315 Charitable Contribution Deduction Disallowed The deduction lacked proper substantiation.
Liability for Ignoring Donors’ Designations Churches must honor restricted contributions—or else risk refunding them. Richard R. Hammar
4 Ways to Overcome Biases against Missions Giving How to encourage greater generosity in this important area of the church budget. Ruth Moon
Q&A: Can a Pastor Inspect Contribution Records? Consider these five factors to help make the best decision for your church. Richard R. Hammar
Can Bankruptcy Courts Recover Charitable Contributions? If greater than 15 percent of income, donations to churches may be at risk. Richard R. Hammar
Q&A: Must We Comply with a Subpoena for Giving Records? Six things to note when a legal request for information is made to the church. Richard R. Hammar
Q&A: Restricting Donations for a Church Member in Need The better way is for the church to create a benevolence fund administered by the church. Frank Sommerville
Q&A: Is Donated Parking Space Tax Deductible? A church member allows us to park our buses at his business. The Editors
Q&A: Donated Goods and Charitable Statements The member is allowed a noncash deduction for the fair market value of the item. The Editors
Protecting the Church Offering Tips to help prevent crime related to counting the collection. Michelle Dowell
Q&A: Refunding a Contribution Is it legal (or moral) to give back a large financial gift at the donor’s request? Richard R. Hammar
Donor Denied $25,000 Charitable Deduction Why specific substantiation requirements must be followed to claim a charitable contribution deduction on tax returns. Richard R. Hammar
Four Ways to Boost Year-End Giving Tap into your congregation’s generosity now so you can finish strong. Kyle Rohane
6 Reasons Churches Should Offer Electronic Giving Options Why an offering plate and giving box can't cut it alone anymore. Brian Kluth
Finding Grants for Church Building Campaigns Are there corporate or foundation grants available to fund your church building campaign? There may Joy Skjegstad