ECFA Membership Manual

This Membership Manual has been assembled for the use of members of ECFA. It is presented on the understanding that ECFA is not engaged in providing legal, accounting, or other professional advice. The information contained herein is written and compiled to assist members in more fully understanding and complying with the ECFA Standards. Professional counsel should be sought for your organization's particular accounting and legal needs.

Any comments or questions may be directed to:

ECFA
440 West Jubal Early Drive, Suite 130
Winchester, VA  22601
Phone: (800) 323-9473
Fax: (540) 535-0533
ECFA.org

General Information

  1. Purpose and Mission Statement

  2. History

  3. Board of Directors

  4. Bylaws

  5. Publication of Membership Status Policy

Standards and Commentaries

  1. ECFA’s Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship™ Commentaries

  2. Standard 1 - Doctrinal Issues

  3. Standard 2 - Governance

  4. Standard 3 - Financial Oversight

  5. Standard 4 - Use of Resources and Compliance with Laws

  6. Standard 5 - Transparency

  7. Standard 6 - Related-party Transactions

  8. Standard 7 - Stewardship of Charitable Gifts

7.1 Truthfulness in Communications

7.2 Giver Expectations and Intent

7.3 Charitable Gift Communication

7.4 Acting in the Best Interest of Givers

7.5 Percentage Compensation for Securing Charitable Gifts

Advisory Opinions

  1. Donor Disclosure and Accountability for Limited Use Appeals

  2. Qualified Audit Opinions

  3. Evaluation of Marketing Programs

  4. Outsourcing Gift Processing

  5. Ministry Activities on the Internet

Programs, Services, Publications, and Resources

  1. Annual Membership Renewal - The purpose of the ECFA Annual Membership Renewal (AMR) is to assure that each member organization faithfully adheres to and complies with the ECFA Standards.

    1. Process

    2. Policies Affecting Membership

    3. AMR FAQ

  2. Field Review Program

  3. Complaints and Compliance and FAQ

  4. Services to Members


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