Quite often, the church or the pastor (or both) pay for expenses related to church business, which can quickly add up over time. What many members and church leaders fail…

A treasurer is a key position in any organization. In the nonprofit sector, the treasurer usually helps the board navigate the finances for the organization and reports on them to…

QuickBooks® is one of the most popular accounting software options on the market, but its “one size fits all” approach can cause quite a few challenges when it comes to…

Your church database is more than just a place to store contact information. It’s a tool that can help you shepherd your people better. Here are five best practices for…

Taking charge of the church’s financial health and managing your church’s financial resources can be a challenging and intimidating assignment. If you are reading this article, there is a good…

What are in-kind expenses? These expenses refer to how an organization uses goods or services that are given to the nonprofit in place of cash. This article will discuss the…

What do your donors typically like to see at the end of each year? It’s customary for churches to review past gifts for tax purposes, and letters are a way to…

Improve transparency and get more granular insight into the spending and budgeting across your organization with Aplos’ advanced features. Share reporting with your team, track fixed assets, get balance notifications…

When it comes to your nonprofit’s budget, it is extremely important that your team has a clear and accurate understanding of your organization’s income and expenses. Sound financial management is…

The mere thought of putting together a church annual report can cause church staff members to feel intimidated and overwhelmed by such a foreign task. Fear not! Completing this exercise…