Churches always appreciate donations. But processing checks can be a painstaking job that costs money and a lot of time. Plus, it’s easy to make mistakes while processing checks. We can help. Icon Systems Inc. has partnered with Paperless Transaction Corporation to provide churches with a check scanning solution commonly called Remote Data Capture (RDC).… ⪼ Continue Reading…
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Now You Can Watch IconCMO Training Videos Anytime!
Earlier this year, we surveyed our customers. Many of you told us you have full-time jobs and just work part time or volunteer at the church during the evenings and on weekends so it doesn’t work with your schedules to attend the training webinars during the day. A lot of you also mentioned the hour-long… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Increasing Online Donations — Don’t Miss Out!
When donating, a person should never expect anything in return; however, many nonprofits are missing out on future donations by failing to give any feedback to donors. A simple thank you (email, newsletter, personalized note, postcard) goes a long way with donors. Traditional giving (eg. offline via a check) has long been the standard and… ⪼ Continue Reading…
The “You don’t have to be a CPA to learn Fund Accounting” Series: Part 3
The way churches structure their accounting really starts at what the accounting standards dictate and what the users want to see in the reports. In essence, the church must start at the end – the reports – and work their way backwards to see what will produce the desired result. Now that we have examined… ⪼ Continue Reading…
What you can learn about Fund Accounting from Garth Brooks
Earlier this year, CBS News reported that Garth Brooks filed a lawsuit against a hospital in Oklahoma. Both sides had a different story to tell: The hospital claimed the donation was anonymous and unrestricted. Brooks claimed the donation was solicited by the hospital so they could build a women’s center named after his late mother.… ⪼ Continue Reading…
The “You don’t have to be a CPA to learn Fund Accounting” Series Part 1
In today’s economy, churches often compete with other charitable organizations for valuable member donations. If members are experiencing financial setbacks, they may have less money allocated toward charitable giving. Churches will want to make sure they have their donation and accounting systems set up correctly so that member donations are accurately recorded and donation statements… ⪼ Continue Reading…