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Nonprofit organizations operate in a unique environment—balancing mission-driven goals with financial sustainability. Unlike traditional businesses, nonprofits face challenges such as fluctuating funding streams, grant compliance, and donor stewardship.

Are you trying to come to terms with your holiday gift budget? If your list of gifts to purchase keeps growing longer, and the total keeps climbing higher, you may wonder if it would be easier to charge everything to a credit card.

Both community banks and credit unions are popular alternatives to big national banks. There are, however, a number of important differences relating to their structure, rates, insurance, services, security, and accessibility that those considering switching banks should know about.

Do you find keeping track of your savings balance across multiple banks exhausting? It may be time to choose a primary bank.

Discover how community banks like First Merchants benefit the community through job creation, charity work and special local lending programs.