Increase Online Donations Through Donor Feedback
When donating, a person should never expect anything in return; however, many nonprofits are missing out on future donations by failing to give any feedback to donors. A simple thank you (email,...
View ArticleCash vs. Accrual Church Accounting Methods: 15-Minute Crash Course
When I took accounting in college, one of my fellow students asked the instructor why we had to complete our homework assignments by hand. After all, it is the 21st century; everyone just uses...
View ArticleSimple Church Accounting Solutions
When it comes to church accounting solutions the options available are astounding. Some integrate with church management systems and have incredible power. Others function as stand alone programs that...
View ArticleChoosing New Church Accounting Software
Maybe this year, you are making some resolutions and commitments that are all new—really stretching yourself and your church. Or maybe you are making the same resolutions you made last year but failed...
View ArticleSolving Fund Accounting Problems for Churches
Tim Goetz has always been good with numbers. Growing up in California’s Central Valley, he would end up getting an accounting degree from nearby Fresno State. Afterwards, he worked for a little over...
View Article5 Common Challenges to Managing Church Expenses — And How to Solve Them
Church leaders have the weighty responsibility of managing funds on behalf of the congregation. Whether church finances are handled by a board of directors, a staff accountant or a volunteer, the...
View Article3 Tips to Simplify Church Purchasing and Enhance Expense Control
Churches build community and support their mission through a wide range of programs: fundraisers, community work, study groups and more. Behind the scenes, however, keeping these programs running...
View ArticleRealm by ACS Technologies Church Management Software [Review]
ACS Technologies ranks high in the church management systems market, also called ChMS. With decades of service to the local church, they're trusted by many. Now, ACS Technologies brings us Realm, a...
View ArticleShelbyNext Financials Church Fund Accounting Software [Review]
Every church needs a tool for tracking its finances. There are many accounting software packages to choose from and a subset of those are specifically geared towards churches or nonprofit...
View ArticleSpring Clean Your Church Finances
With spring upon us, most have long-since forgotten our New Year’s resolutions. The start of spring—or tax season—somehow motivates us to tend to the housekeeping projects we’ve neglected. Sure, this...
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