Year End Round Up: Our Top 10 Posts of 2021

Wow, where has 2021 gone? This was another exciting year in the world of volunteer-run nonprofits. Just when we were getting used to managing things virtually, everything went back in person. Now it seems we will be living in a hybrid world indefinitely, and nonprofits will continue to show their resilience and adaptability as they adopt new tools and continue their mission-critical business.

Our top blog posts of 2021 are a reflection of our community. From school groups to sports teams, it’s clear you want to learn how to make an impact with service projects, fundraising, membership, and bookkeeping done right. Those are all things we pride ourselves on helping you with at MoneyMinder. Thank you, as always, for letting us be a small part of your group.

We hope you have Happy Holidays with your loved ones and we will see you in 2022!

10. How is a Booster Club Structured?

No matter the type of Booster Club — music, STEM, arts, theater or sports — this post outlines which types of officers you’ll need.

9. Put on a School Talent Show Fundraiser

This is a great way for a school group to raise money and it helps kids show off all the talents that make them unique!

8. What are the Nonprofit 1099 Rules?

When it comes to hiring contractors and outside vendors, make sure you are covering your responsibilities to the IRS come tax time.

7. 11 Virtual Community Service Ideas

There are many reasons your group may still need to perform its duties virtually, and here are a few ideas to help you serve without being in person.

6. 25 Helpful Service Projects

Sticking with the community service concept, you really loved our article featuring some ways Scouts and other groups can lend a helping hand.

5. Ideas for Booster Club Membership Drives

Boost your Booster Club membership with a membership drive. We give you five ideas to spark a little creativity.

4. Reasons to Switch From Quickbooks to MoneyMinder

It’s a common search query and while Quickbooks is an excellent tool, the truth is that it’s overkill for the small, mostly nonprofit groups that MoneyMinder serves. In fact, our recent user survey found that groups save time using MoneyMinder over other tools like Quickbooks.

3. Nonprofit Membership Levels and Naming Ideas

Does your group have a single membership level or multiple levels? Read our post for information and membership level name ideas, with 15 real examples.

2. Easy Middle School Ice Breakers

We all remember being in middle school. Truth is, it can be a tough phase in life. Start the year off with ten of our favorite ice breakers geared at this age group.

1. Youth Sports Award Ideas (with Printable Certificates)

At the end of a great season, reward your participants and standout players with one of 40 sports award ideas, complete with printable certificates.