Nonprofit

Within a couple of years of starting my career as the Help Desk Supervisor at a major golf manufacturer, whispers of a layoff started making the rounds. This rumor surprised me because it appeared that the company was thriving. But, I soon sat in strategic meetings with upper … [Read more...] about Hard Truths About Church Budget Reductions

Growing up in the early 1970s, I played Little League baseball like so many others my age. My baseball heroes of the day were Ron Cey, Steve Garvey, and Hank Aaron. It was a dream come true when my dad took me to Dodger Stadium to see the Dodgers take on the Braves while home run … [Read more...] about Home Runs and Church Budgets

There is no shortage of definitions of a budget. A quick Google search on "define budget" will yield a variety of results like these: Cambridge Dictionary - "The process of calculating how much money you must earn or save during a particular period of time, and of … [Read more...] about Church Budget Types

Crafting a church budget is a complex, time-consuming, emotional, and critical process for every church, regardless of size. In the post-pandemic world, where many churches are experiencing reduced attendance and giving, it's more critical than ever to produce a budget that … [Read more...] about Essential Church Budget Categories

A few years ago, our church decided to put on a 5K fun run as a fundraising event for a charity that provides shoes for the people in Uganda. Not to oversimplify things, but to me, there are two types of people: those who can run more than a few feet and me. But, I was determined … [Read more...] about Church Budget Templates – Pros & Cons