In the left corner, weighing in with decades of corporate dominance and a name everyone recognizes, we have the 401(k). In the right corner, the… Read More »403(b) vs. 401(k): The Ultimate Nonprofit Retirement Cage Match
As a nonprofit grows, administrative complexity grows with it. Many executive directors reach a point where they wonder if it is time to hire a… Read More »Do You Really Need a Full-Time Payroll Manager? Here’s the Truth for Small Nonprofits
Managing payroll for a nonprofit or church involves navigating a unique set of tax laws. One of the most common areas of confusion involves unemployment… Read More »Nonprofits and Unemployment Taxes: A Guide to FUTA and SUTA Compliance
At Giving Payroll, we see it every week: a nonprofit hires a "contractor" to save on taxes, only to find out the IRS considers that… Read More »W-2 or 1099? The Nonprofit Guide to Worker Classification
Let’s be honest: nobody wakes up excited to pay their service fees. Whether it’s your internet bill, your software subscriptions, or your payroll processing fees,… Read More »How Your Payroll Bill Just Became Your Favorite Monthly Donation
Let’s be honest: in 2026, the “office” is wherever there’s a decent Wi-Fi connection and a strong cup of coffee. For nonprofits, this shift toward… Read More »Your 2026 HR Compliance Checklist: How to Handle Multi-State Payroll for Nonprofits
Running payroll for a nonprofit isn’t the same as running it for a regular business. Between IRS regulations, restricted grant reporting, and the specific tax… Read More »Are You Making These 7 Common Nonprofit Payroll Mistakes? (And How to Fix Them)
If you’re running payroll for a church, you’ve probably realized pretty quickly that pastor compensation isn’t like regular employee pay. Between housing allowances, dual tax… Read More »Church Payroll 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Pastor Pay (Housing Allowances & Tax Rules)
Running nonprofit payroll isn’t exactly the most exciting part of your mission, but mess it up and you’ll feel it in your budget fast. 2026… Read More »2026 Nonprofit Payroll Updates: 5 Changes That’ll Actually Affect Your Budget