One of the questions we often hear from clients, especially regarding Form 990 preparation, is, “Why are you asking me so many questions?” This is sometimes followed by a comment like, “If I knew I had to answer this much…
Bring up the subject of a nonprofit’s bylaws and you are sure to get an interesting response. For many nonprofit’s, their bylaws are just some forgotten document, full of legalese, gathering dust in a file cabinet somewhere. No one on…
One of the assumptions that we run into a lot in the course of our work is the idea that, for tax purposes, churches and ministries are essentially the same category of nonprofit. Turns out, that’s not exactly how it…
There are 156 million unchurched people in the U.S., and nearly half of that population is open to being invited to church. If you’re interested in reaching these people by starting a church, you must plan the logistics of your…
Foundation Group is proud to announce the opening of Compass Charitable Partners, a new fiscal sponsorship 501(c)(3) solution for those needing this unique structure.
Whether you’re already a church leader, or you’re starting an initiative from scratch, you know that the calling to start a ministry can’t be ignored. However, you may not know how to start a ministry, especially since the process can…
While your church’s main focus is its ministry, orderly finances are necessary for any organization to operate effectively. The best way to set your church up for success is by wisely allocating your resources, communicating financial transparency, and meeting legal…
It’s been a few years since we last published an article about your nonprofit website, but we field questions from clients about this subject on a weekly basis. And, in the time since that 2009 post, our wired world has…
Your nonprofit has important work to do, but limited resources to do it with. To fulfill your mission and impact the communities you serve, you have to raise and allocate funds wisely—That’s why bookkeeping for nonprofits is an essential part…
Your board of directors is one of the most important assets your nonprofit has. Assuming they understand their role and are there for the right reasons, your board members provide invaluable insight, direction, and oversight. They volunteer their time and…