Managing a nonprofit is hard work. Between fundraising, fulfilling your mission, and maintaining your 501c3 status, there isn’t much time left for the “boring” stuff.… Read More »Robes, Rituals, and Retirement: Why We Support Every 501c3 (Yes, Even Those)
Beyond the Bimah: 5 Synagogue Payroll Myths to Debunk in 2026 Myth 1: “We’re a synagogue, so the IRS church rules do not apply to… Read More »Beyond the Bimah: 5 Synagogue Payroll Myths to Debunk in 2026
You have the mission, the plan, and maybe your first hire ready to start. The one thing standing between you and that first paycheck is… Read More »The First Paycheck Checklist: Everything to Do Before You Run Payroll
Welcome to the first post in our new series: Same Mission, Different Name. At Giving Payroll, we spend all day talking to religious leaders. One… Read More »Imam Pay is Pastor Pay: Why Mosque Payroll isn’t as Different as You Think
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