A non-profit is a mission-focused organization designed to impact lives, but it must not forget the business fundamentals necessary to survive.
When we think of a business, we typically think of an organization that’s trying to make a profit, such as a retail store or a large corporation. With the best of intentions, these entities are often after their bottom line so they can leave their mark on the world while maximizing profits. But what about […]
In any business or organization, finances are required to operate in a healthy and thriving manner. It doesn’t matter if the organization is a church, bakery or RV park, finances are a necessary part of the organization’s maturity. And in the case of a church, having a budget is a necessary approach to assure the
Like any organization, email is a critical tool for a nonprofit. But should you pay for it? Absolutely not! Google’s G Suite is available for free to nonprofits, and it’s an important tool you’ll want for your organization to connect and collaborate with others. Google’s G Suite features a number of integrated apps designed to
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Can you track attendance in Planning Center? Yes, absolutely. But that’s different from knowing how many people are active in church. Active people in church are much more valuable and dictate their involvement in serving, tithing and many other areas. Let me break it down. What’s the difference between a count for attendance and a
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In a previous article, I shared about three different accounting system options for your organization. We actually chose Xero a few years ago and have built some automations around that platform. Xero has a lot of great features and integrations. And one of the features we use quite often is the bills and accounts payable
When an organization is formed and begins to take shape, one of the most important disciplines to pick the right accounting system for non-profit or for-profit organizations. Some can argue that you need an accounting system and not a financial system or vice versa. But the truth it, you just need to start somewhere so
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