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Insights for Mission-Driven Finance
Practical guidance on nonprofit accounting, parish operations, Catholic stewardship, and the technology that supports it all.
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Not sure where to start? These three articles are the most useful depending on your role.
For Parish Business Managers
Fund Accounting & FASB ASC 958 Guide
Understand the accounting framework your parish should be using.
For Diocesan Finance Leaders
Diocesan Reporting 101
What your bishop needs to see — and how to get there without spreadsheets.
For Pastors & Finance Councils
The True Cost of Parish Finance Software
What you're really paying for your current tools.
Fund Accounting & FASB ASC 958: Complete Guide
The complete reference for parish finance teams navigating fund accounting and FASB ASC 958 compliance — what it is, why your diocese requires it, and what good looks like in practice.
Diocesan Reporting 101: What Your Bishop Needs to See
Diocesan financial reporting doesn't have to be painful. Learn what your diocese requires, common pitfalls, and what to look for in a system that handles it well.
Digital Giving Trends 2026: What Every Parish Needs to Know
Online and mobile giving are reshaping how parishes receive donations. Here are the trends parish finance and stewardship teams should be watching.
Simplifying Month-End Reconciliation: How Parishes Are Reclaiming Hours Every Month
Month-end reconciliation shouldn't take 6 hours. Here's where parish finance teams lose time — and how an integrated platform changes the equation.
The True Cost of Parish Finance Software: Processing Fees, Hidden Charges, and ROI
Most parishes don't know what they're really paying for finance software. Here's a framework to calculate the true cost — and how OCM's model works differently.
When Private Equity Buys Your Church Software: What Consolidation Means for Parishes
PE firms have quietly acquired most major church tech vendors. Here's what that means for pricing, features, support — and what Catholic parishes should do about it.
The Changing Shape of Sunday Offertory: Where Catholic Parish Giving Is Headed
The collection basket isn't going away — but what's landing in it has changed. Here's where Catholic parish giving is headed and what finance teams should do about it.
How a Monthly Practice Became a Platform: The Story Behind OCM Foundation
Before OCM was a company, it was a habit — a monthly Corporal Works of Mercy rotation. Here's how that practice became a platform and a foundation.
Put These Insights Into Practice
See how OCM helps parishes and dioceses modernize their financial operations — without losing sight of the mission.