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Financial Risk Assessment Checklist for Nonprofits

Serving on the board of a nonprofit organization can be a labor of love. Whether you're the…

How to Deal with Nonprofit Board Decisions that You Don’t Agree With

In the nonprofit world, many factors go into board decisions—budgets, strategy, stakeholder interests and more. It's inevitable…

MoneyMinder’s Top 10 Blog Articles of 2024

Here at MoneyMinder, we're always focused on providing valuable resources to help organizations like nonprofits, school groups,…

New Features: Compliance, Assets and Reimbursement

Here at MoneyMinder, we're always working to make nonprofit financial management easier and more efficient. After all,…

MoneyMinder Named G2 High Performer in Nonprofit Accounting Software

We are excited to share that MoneyMinder has been named a "High Performer" in G2's latest rankings…

15 Quick & Easy Giving Tuesday Ideas for Nonprofits

Here at MoneyMinder, we're passionate about supporting small and mid-sized nonprofits. We truly believe in the impact…

50+ Restaurants that do Fundraisers without a Middleman in 2025

Looking to host a fundraiser for your local nonprofit, school, sports team or community group? Why not…

990-EZ Extension: What is IRS Form 8868?

If you're a small, tax-exempt organization with gross receipts averaging between $50,000 and $200,000, you are likely…

All About In-Kind Donations (with Sample Thank You Letter)

What Are In-Kind Donations? In-Kind Donations are non-cash donations that come in the form of goods or…

8 Strategies for Reducing Conflict in Your Volunteer-Based Nonprofit

Volunteer-based nonprofits are the backbone of many communities. At MoneyMinder, we've been working with these groups since…

Nonprofit Best Practices: Fiscal Year Alignment

Many nonprofits find themselves in a situation where their budget period, bylaws and financial software don't align…

Annual Secretary of State Nonprofit Filings

Here at MoneyMinder, we often talk about the annual Federal requirements for small nonprofits, like filing the…

What is a Form 990-N?

IRS Form 990-N, often referred to as the "e-Postcard", is a document that most small, tax-exempt organizations…

What is a Form 990-EZ?

Form 990-EZ is a required IRS form for tax-exempt organizations that take in less than $200,000 in…

How to Get Volunteers Up to Speed Quickly

As a leader, it can be frustrating when it feels easier to do everything yourself rather than…

101 Holiday Fundraising Ideas for School Groups: PTOs, PTAs, Booster Clubs & Sports

The holiday season is a time of joy, giving and community. It is also a prime opportunity…

Nonprofit Treasurer Forms & Templates: A Tip From Cyndi

https://youtu.be/-UUU-MU0_74?si=-Too5BwLu5uYUQy_ So, you're the new treasurer? Congratulations! No matter how you got here, you've got an important…

Video Series Helps New Volunteer Treasurers Navigate the Role

If there's one thing we know here at MoneyMinder, it's the unique challenges faced by volunteer treasurers.…

New Year Startup Tips for Nonprofit Treasurers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eDE7nrHEfk Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I’m Cyndi Meuchel, and today we’re talking about New…

The Treasurer’s Report: Everything You Need to Know

The Treasurer's Report is a critical document for any nonprofit, no matter the size. Many large nonprofits…

Robert’s Rules of Order Cheat Sheet for School Group Meetings (PTO, PTA, Booster Clubs)

For many involved in school-based groups like Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO), Associations (PTA), Booster or Extracurricular Clubs,…

How to Find the EIN Number for Your School Group (PTA, PTO, Boosters)

School groups play a vital role in supporting schools and students. But, to ensure their continued success…

Your First 30 Days as a Parent Group Treasurer

Taking on the role of PTO/PTA Treasurer can be both rewarding and challenging. As the financial point…

Unlocking and Maintaining 501(c)(3) Status for PTO or PTA

Being "tax-exempt" means organizations do not have to pay federal taxes under the United States Tax Code.…

PTO / PTA Treasurer Duties: A Month-to-Month Guide

Raising your hand to be your PTO or PTA Treasurer might seem like a straightforward task. How…

The Nonprofit Officer Exit: 5 Steps for a Compliant Transition

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHg9Fpcr8UU In this week's Two Minute Treasurer Tip Podcast, Cyndi discusses the topic of the nonprofit officer…

PTO & PTA Treasurer’s Summer Checklist

10 Ways for Parent Group Treasurers to Wrap Up and Prepare As a busy parent volunteer, we…

New at MoneyMinder: Anyone Can E-File a 990-N for $25

Calling all small nonprofit organizations with annual revenue under $50,000! MoneyMinder is here to simplify your 990-N…

How to Prepare for Your Nonprofit Group’s Audit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sb3NcF3mxiQ&t=4s Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I’m Cyndi Meuchel, and today we’re talking about how…

How to Get Started as a Group or Club Treasurer

So, you've become your group or club's treasurer! Whether it was a volunteer move or you've been…

Which Form 990 do PTOs and PTAs Need to File?

The world of tax forms can be confusing for Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs) and Associations (PTAs). Let's…

Year-End Tips for Outgoing Nonprofit Treasurers

Following is a transcript from this episode of MoneyMinder’s Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGJJ0eKMk0A Welcome to…

How to Start a PTO or PTA at Your Child’s School

Whether it's the need for playground equipment or funding for a class field trip, classroom supplies, technology…

What to do if Your 501(c)(3) Status Was Revoked

Following is a transcript from this episode of MoneyMinder’s Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. Welcome to the…

What is the Role of a Treasurer?

This article was originally written in 2013 and was edited in 2024. The treasurer of a nonprofit…

The Magic Formula for PTO & PTA Budgets

A budget is the foundation of success for any nonprofit, and that includes Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO)…

Year-End Guide for PTO & PTA Treasurers

Congratulations on a successful term as Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) or Association (PTA) Treasurer! Here is a…

Should Club Treasurers do a Monthly Audit, an Annual Audit, or Both?

Following is a transcript from this episode of MoneyMinder’s Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. Welcome to the…

End-of-Year Checklist for PTO & PTA Treasurers

As the end of the school year approaches, many Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs) and Associations (PTAs) have…

50 Spring Sports Fundraising Ideas

April showers bring new opportunities for fundraising for your spring sports team. As the chill of winter…