The MoneyMinder Blog
Insights and strategies for volunteer and nonprofit treasurers
Givebacks & MoneyMinder: How to Record & Reconcile Payments
Many PTA treasurers rely on Givebacks (formerly MemberHub) to manage memberships, collect payments, and support fundraising, while using MoneyMinder to keep the books organized. The two work well side by side once you know the routine: export the Givebacks payout summary, record the matching bank deposit in MoneyMinder, split it across the correct budget categories,…
Zeffy Integration is now available! (Release 07.22.26)
Does your group use Zeffy? You can now link your Zeffy account to MoneyMinder. Read more on how to connect your merchant accounts here: How to Link Merchant Accounts (PayPal, Square, Stripe, Zeffy) – MoneyMinder
Join Us Live: How MoneyMinder + Cheddar Up Work Together
Collections Come In. Books Stay Clean. Three Dates to See the Power Couple in Action. Collecting payments and reconciling your books shouldn’t be two separate headaches. This summer, we’re teaming up with our partners at Cheddar Up for three live sessions that show exactly how the two tools work together — from the moment a…
990-N Filing now included with your subscription (Release 07.08.26)
Filing your nonprofit’s 990-N (e-Postcard) is now included in the price of MoneyMinder. Same tool, same workflow, same place you already keep your books. Read more about it here 990-N Filing in MoneyMinder is Now Free – MoneyMinder A $50 savings, every filing year. Valid for new and renewed invoices as of July 1, 2026.
990-N Filing in MoneyMinder is Now Free
Announcing Free 990-N Filing for MoneyMinder Users! Filing your nonprofit’s 990-N (e-Postcard) is now included in the price of MoneyMinder. Same tool, same workflow, same place you already keep your books. A $50 savings, every filing year. What is a 990-N? The 990-N, also called the e-Postcard, is the annual return the IRS requires from…
QuickBooks Alternatives for Nonprofits: The Right Software by Size and Stage
QuickBooks is usually the first name that comes up when a nonprofit outgrows its spreadsheets. For staffed organizations with accounting experience on the team, it can be a strong fit. But plenty of nonprofits sign up and hit friction fast — usually around one of four things: None of that makes QuickBooks a bad tool…
Student Organization Finances: A Guide for College Treasurers
Stepping into a leadership role in a sorority, fraternity, college or alumni association is a great opportunity to make an impact, connect with fellow members, and build leadership skills. But if you’re taking on a treasurer role, you also have the important responsibility of keeping the student organization’s finances organized and on track. That can…
PTO & PTA Treasurer’s Summer Checklist
PTO & PTA Treasurer Summer Checklist (2026): Year-End, Audit, Transition & All New Guides As a busy parent volunteer, we know how busy the school year can be, and how quickly it can fly by. We hope you’re enjoying a well-deserved summer break filled with sunshine, relaxation, and quality time with loved ones. Savor those…
Reimbursement Feature Updates (Release 06.17.26)
You’ve asked and we’ve listened! We are happy to announce the first set of improvements to our Reimbursement module. Link from the request back to the banking transaction with a click. From the banking side, you can click on the hand icon and return to the reimbursement, making it easier to audit reimbursement transactions and…
15 Reasons Spreadsheets Don’t Work for Nonprofit Accounting
Imagine you’ve just stepped into the role of treasurer for a small nonprofit organization (think school group, service club, or animal protection organization). At first, you’re excited about the opportunity to make a big impact on a cause that means a lot to you. But then, the outgoing treasurer hands over the spreadsheet they’ve been…