Q&A: Changing Designated Funds
Can we redefine the use of funds that have been specifically designated to an individual for a set purpose? If so, to what extent does our congregation need to be notified of such a change?
Charitable Contributions
I Want My Money Back
What to do when donors ask for a refund of their designated contributions.
Q&A: Substantiating Stock Donations
Do I need to provide the donor or the government with anything to substantiate a stock donation?
Q&A: Insurance Premium Reimbursement
Can we reimburse a church member for her insurance premium payment, and also count her payment as a charitable contribution?
Before Your Church Sells a Donated Car
Vehicle substantiation requirements widely disregarded.
Q&A: Documentation of Volunteer’s Out-Of-Pocket Expenses
Can volunteers' expenses be converted into cash contributions to the church?
Pay It Forward
Teach your congregation to give well into the future.
A Better Way to Address an End-of-Year Shortfall
How to talk about end-of-year deficits—and spur giving.
Tips for Charitable Giving
IRS issues new guidance on IRAs, noncash and cash donations.
Q&A: Valuing Volunteer Labor
Are donated services deductible?
Nine Tips for Deducting Charitable Contributions
A guideline for computing deductions.
Asking for Big Gifts in Tough Times
Keys to securing large contributions in tight situations.
Untangling the Web (Part 2)
A 10-step checklist for church leaders.
Obama Asks Congress for Cap on Charitable Contribution Deductions
Will proposal spell disaster for churches?
Q&A: Transferring Ownership of a Donated Car
What is our church's responsibility in accepting a donated car?
Refunds of Charitable Contributions
What do we do if a member wants to take back their contribution?
Q&A: Correcting Contribution Receipts
Can our church issue an amended receipt to a donor?
Ponzis, Pyramids, and Other Investment Scams
Keep your donations secure.
Substantiating Charitable Contributions
Why some church receipts are insufficient.
Substantiation of Charitable Contributions
How church treasurers can comply with the rules.