Cyndi Meuchel

Treasurer's Tip Podcast

How to Evaluate Nonprofit Insurance Options

Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel with MoneyMinder where our goal is to make your life as a volunteer way easier. Olivia writes: My PTO just formed. We’re trying to figure out what kind of insurance we…

Treasurer's Tip Podcast

Does Your Nonprofit Group Need Insurance?

Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel, with MoneyMinder where our goal is to make your life as a volunteer way easier. Ella writes: My PTA is really small and doesn’t generate much revenue. Do we really need…

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Homeowners Associations: What’s the Difference Between Bylaws vs. CC&Rs vs. Rules & Regulations

New research shows that 73.9 million Americans live in a community with a Community Association, showing tremendous growth over time (Foundation for Community Association). Call it a Homeowners Association (HOA), Condominium Owners Association (COA), or Property Owners Association (POA), the function is the same: they are a legal entity formed for the maintenance of common…

Treasurer's Tip Podcast

Do You Have to File Taxes if You Break Even?

Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel, co-owner of MoneyMinder where our goal is to make your life as a volunteer way easier. Payam writes: My group is tax exempt with the IRS. Since we break even every…

Treasurer's Tip Podcast

Suggestions for Enforcing HOA Rules

Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel with MoneyMinder where we’re hoping to make your life as a volunteer way easier. Dani writes: We have some homeowners that are out of compliance with our CC&Rs. What’s the best…

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30 Church Community Building Ideas

If your church is simply going through the motions of putting on Sunday mass and passing the donation basket without any community involvement, you may soon have a problem with fewer attendees. After all, community is the way people connect. Your congregation is more likely to feel motivated to stick with you and share your…

Treasurer's Tip Podcast

What Your HOA Can and Cannot Regulate

Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel with MoneyMinder where we’re hoping to make your life as a volunteer easier. Justin asks: What kinds of things can our HOA regulate? To figure out what kinds of things…

How to Use QR Codes at Fundraising Events

How to Use QR Codes at Fundraising Events

Do you remember back in the day when QR Codes were going to be the next big thing? You just had to download a QR Code reader app and then you could be connected to a website in seconds, without having to type in a lengthy URL. Then, for a little while, it seemed like…

How to use MoneyMinder Software

How to use Contact tools

There are a number of Tools available to make using Contacts easier and allow for handling Contact actions in bulk. Bulk Add Contact Tags A useful tool when applying obligations or creating statements is the ability to “filter” Contacts using Tags. Contact Tags can be added to multiple contacts at once using the Bulk Add…

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Grab & Go: 30 Healthier Concession Stand Ideas

Ah, the wonderful concession stand: arming kids and adults alike with Cheetos® and Snickers® for decades. Whether you have been tasked with stocking your concession stand for the local theater production or for the football season, one thing’s for sure. People love to support groups by filling their bellies! Many times, a concession stand is…