OVERVIEW Every church faces the issue of how to create more revenue to cover the cost of important ministries or major expenses; one way churches do this is through fundraisers. However, fundraising events can create new liabilities for churches. For instance, if you host a car wash, who’s liable if a patron’s car gets scratched? Or if you host a church carnival, how do you protect your church from the liability of providing rides like a Ferris wheel or Tilt-a-Whirl. Learn what liabilities may be involved in fundraising activities and how to protect your church from these liabilities. Also, discover if it makes sense for your church to hire a professional fundraising company. TABLE OF CONTENT OVERVIEW The Safe Side of Fundraising Keeping your church and congregation protected from liabilities. by Jeff Hanna ASSESSMENT Safe Fundraising Are you following best practices? by Jeff Hanna HOW TO Strapped for Cash? Ideas for helping your church raise the money it needs. by Marlene Heller HOW TO Hiring a Profressional Fundraiser Getting the Pros, Not the Con. by Kevin A. Miller FOR TREASURERS & BOOKKEEPERS Raffle Tickets Can you count the cost as a charitable contribution? by Richard R. Hammar, J.D., LL.M., CPA FOR PASTORS & BOARD MEMBERS Securities Violations Pastors can easily misstep during a fundraising campaign. by Richard Hammar THE LEGAL SIDE Injured on Church Property? Anyone deserves protection. But not every injury should be compensated. by Stephen P. Chawaga IT’S TRUE ‘Flamingoed’ for Missions Get creative when raising funds. by Kevin Eckstrom LEADER’S GUIDE Resource Center Quick tips and recommended resources. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Type: Download Pages: 37 Copyright: 2007 RELATED PRODUCTS Does Unrelated Business Income Tax Affect Your Church? |
