Poll: Two-Thirds of Churches Report Sizable Giving Declines Since Coronavirus Shutdown Leaders also report numerous steps taken to curb expenses during sudden downturn. Matthew Branaugh
Recommended Reading Online Giving: How to Start or Strengthen It Editor's picks of articles and information to help you keep offerings coming in. The Editors
Bankruptcy Law Key point 9-09. Bankruptcy trustees are prohibited by the federal Religious Liberty and Charitable Donation
A Tool to Increase Giving: The Church Bulletin How you present financial information matters Jason MacGregor
20 Finance Questions Churches Ask Richard Hammar answers relevant tax and finance questions for church leaders.
Protecting the Church Offering Tips to help prevent crime related to counting the collection. Michelle Dowell
Five Ways to Survive Summer with a Balanced Church Budget How to turn around a challenging giving season. Ben Stroup
Following the Rules for Love Gifts Love gifts are a natural expression of love within the Church. But following IRS rules is key. Frank Sommerville
Best Practices for Receiving Charitable Contributions Practical help and clear understanding on issues surrounding charitable contributions.
Four Ways to Boost Year-End Giving Tap into your congregation’s generosity now so you can finish strong. Kyle Rohane
The Zero-Percent Solution The only time a church mortgage gives any cause to celebrate is when it’s burned.
Electronic Giving Options on the Rise Recent survey reveals electronic options will soon surpass giving envelopes. Marian V. Liautaud
Q&A: Church Contributions from IRAs How do we substantiate contributions from IRA accounts? Richard R. Hammar
A Better Way to Address an End-of-Year Shortfall How to talk about end-of-year deficits—and spur giving. John R. Throop
Tips for Charitable Giving IRS issues new guidance on IRAs, noncash and cash donations. Richard R. Hammar
Tax Court Denies Pilot’s Charitable Contribution Pilot had claimed significant contributions as an anonymous donor. Richard R. Hammar