Issue 105 of Administration Matters
Six must-haves for a secure ACH approval policy
A secure church ACH approval policy protects funds from fraud and upholds your ministry’s financial integrity. By establishing a strong ACH approval policy that is reviewed and updated annually, you can reduce the risk of ACH fraud. >More
A stronger community, together
Portico Benefit Services’ 2025 Community Impact Report highlights what’s possible when congregations, organizations and ministry partners come together to support those who serve. See how shared resources and collective care create meaningful impact for our rostered ministers and church professionals — and across our broader faith community.
Church embezzlement is real
Churches operate on trust. We trust people and we give them the benefit of the doubt. That’s what we do. But that same culture creates risk, and a church must safeguard its financial resources and be protected against embezzlement. >More
Beware of fraudulent donors and donation scams
While there is a lot of information and advice online about fraudulent charitable organizations and how donors can spot them, what about charitable organizations being scammed by fraudulent (pretend) donors? >More