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…
What Church Leaders Need to Know About Copyright Law When Streaming Services Online
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most churches have been streaming services online in order to continue to minister to their congregations. Some churches live-stream their…
Managing Nonprofit Risk: 5 Top Tips for Reducing Board Liability
Just because your nonprofit has directors and officers liability insurance (D&O) does not mean that board members are immune from potential liability risk. To help…
Has Your Church Been Sued? Legal Defenses to Liability for Churches
If your church has been served with a lawsuit, there are a number of legal defenses that may be raised to defend against the suit.…
What is a Church’s Legal Duty for Reporting Child Abuse in Arizona?
Child abuse in all its forms — physical, sexual, or mental abuse or neglect — is a crime in Arizona, and churches should bear in…
Can a Nonprofit Be Held Liable for a Volunteer’s Actions?
Volunteers often make up an essential core of a nonprofit’s operations, helping with daily administration duties and activities. They may also help with special events,…
What Should Your Church or Ministry Know About Remote Workers?
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a boom in remote workers for many churches, an arrangement that may remain in place for an unspecified period of…
What are the Rules for Service or Emotional Support Animals at Church Services or Events?
Since churches and ministries are exempt from Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), they are typically not required to allow service or…