12 Tips to Keep Your Church From Violating Copyright Laws
Since many services use copyrighted worship music and lyrics — either through public platforms like YouTube assuming their right to use the material falls under…
How to File My Nonprofit Annual Report: A Step-By-Step Guide
All nonprofit organizations in Arizona must file an annual report with the Arizona Corporation Commission on the anniversary of the nonprofit’s date of incorporation. This…
The Top 5 Legal Concerns That Lead to Church Legal Issues
Based on a review of thousands of cases involving churches and religious organizations, attorney and co-founder of Church Law & Tax Richard Hammar has identified…
What Nonprofits Should Consider When Granting Naming Rights
Granting naming rights to buildings and programs can be a double-edged sword for nonprofits if the proper legal protections are not in place to mitigate…
How the Withdrawal of the Independent Contractor Rule Could Affect Churches
Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced proposals to withdraw the Independent Contractor Final Rule, stating that the rule would “significantly weaken protections afforded…
Guidance on Abuse Prevention And Protection Policies for Churches
Like any organization, churches need policies and procedures for handling misconduct by their leaders, employees, and volunteers. Failing to do so can leave a church…
5 Ways Church Leaders Can Maintain Financial Integrity
Church leaders encounter many demands in carrying out their daily duties, so paying careful attention to factors that may compromise a church’s financial integrity can…
The Governance Policies Every Nonprofit Should Have
Every nonprofit needs to adopt governance policies and procedures to ensure that its leaders, employees, and volunteers have a clear plan for handling important parts…
Can a Nonprofit Board Member Make a Loan to the Organization?
It is not unusual – or illegal – for nonprofit board members to make a loan to their organizations for any number of reasons. Board…
Cyber Liability Insurance: Does Your Church Need It?
Churches are no different from businesses when it comes to being vulnerable to cyber attacks, both from internal and external sources. Unfortunately, many churches lack…
Do Arizona Nonprofits and Churches Need to Pay Unemployment Insurance?
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, an unprecedented number of employees have filed for unemployment benefits. Fortunately, nonprofits can elect to self-insure their unemployment…
Are Arizona Churches Eligible for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC)?
Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), companies or organizations that were shut down or suffered a 50% reduction in revenue…