The recent instability among certain banks has increased the economic uncertainty that nonprofits have been facing since Covid-19 began to sweep the globe three years ago, reports to a March 20, 2023, Chronicle of Philanthropy article.

The banking news over the last several days has given many of us flashbacks to the financial crisis of 2008. Let’s use this time to step back and review two action items we can take as a part of our ongoing financial practices that can help protect our ministry going forward.

MERIDIAN, ID – The ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) announced today the accreditation of Rockharbor Church of Meridian, ID.

PARKERSBURG, WV – The ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) announced today the accreditation of North Parkersburg Baptist Church of Parkersburg, WV.

SEVIERVILLE, TN – The ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) announced today the accreditation of First Baptist Church of Sevierville of Sevierville, TN.

The bipartisan Charitable Act would democratize charitable giving incentives in the tax code.

An internal IRS watchdog is calling for more equitable treatment of charitable deductions.

Charitable giving among Millennial donors is up, according to a new report by Giving USA and the fundraising firm Dunham+Company. In 2022, millennial households gave 40% more to charity, on average, than they did in 2016 — growing their average annual contribution from $942 to $1,323. During the same period, average annual giving by both baby boomer and Gen X households fell — by 12% and 4%, respectively.

MARSHFIELD, WI – The ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) announced today the accreditation of Shirley's House of Hope of Marshfield, WI.

HARRISBURG, NC – The ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) announced today the accreditation of Gate Pregnancy Resource Center of Harrisburg, NC.