ECFA enhances trust in Christ-centered churches and ministries through its annual accreditation of organizations based on Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship™, drawn from Scripture. ECFA serves as a financial accountability partner to ministries who voluntarily seek accreditation and continue to faithfully demonstrate their commitment to ECFA’s high standards. The standards are set at an appropriately high level to provide the essential guardrails for financial integrity in churches and ministries of all sizes.

An alliance of Christian leaders who represent over 1,200 nonprofit ministries, churches, educational institutions and businesses. Paul's letter to the church in Corinth describes well the essence of the Alliance community. For over 40 years, the Christian Leadership Alliance community has put its years of experience in the “business” of ministry to work for its members. Alliance leaders pursue excellence and are passionate about Kingdom outcomes.

The Candid Seal of Transparency indicates that a nonprofit has provided key information to its Nonprofit Profile. This recognition shows commitment to transparency. By providing up-to-date information, nonprofits allow potential donors and funders to make educated decisions.

Organizations certified as Best Christian Workplaces demonstrate dedication to employee engagement and healthy workplace culture. These organizations are able to attract top candidates for open positions, retain their best employees, and deliver more impact for those they serve.

Excellence in Giving provides comprehensive evaluations of nonprofit leadership, finances, strategy, and impact. EiG’s research team has developed proprietary tools and processes for identifying nonprofit strengths and weaknesses. The Transparent Certification demonstrates transparency in donor relations.