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Donations and Contributions
Resources for understanding how to handle gifts that come in to your church.
Store Code: CLT14
Format(s): Microsoft Word

Price: $9.95
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Topics: Administration, Business, Donations, Finances, Legal issues, Money, Not-for-profit issues, Stewardship

Filters: Business administrator, Finances, Financial officer, Fundraising ministry, Management, Office administrator, Stewardship, Treasurer

Purpose: Ministry

References: None

Date Added: June 17, 2008

In an ideal world, contributing to a church would be as simple as â€œdonor gives, church expresses gratitude.â€ However, churches need to consider the intricacies of giving, such as following correct record-keeping procedures and helping donors understand the circumstances in which they may claim tax deductions. These handouts can help pastors, board members, treasurers, and other church leaders maintain high legal and ethical standards.

Substantiating Cash Contributions
Record keeping and communication help donors and churches track giving.

Richard Hammar

Substantiating Contributions of Propertyâ€”Part 1
The rules change as the value of the contribution increases.

Richard Hammar

Substantiating Contributions of Propertyâ€”Part 2
How churches and donors can be clear about recording large gifts.

Richard Hammar

Designated Contributions
Earmarking funds has a significant effect on whether a donation is tax deductible.

Richard Hammar

Correctly Receipting Year-End Contributions
What should a church do when asked to backdate checks written at the start of a year?

Richard Hammar

Refunds of Charitable Contributions
Churches should follow these procedures when donors ask for their money back.

Richard Hammar

Limited Donations of Property and Buildings
In general, a donor must give the entirety of a property to claim a tax deduction.

Richard Hammar

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