Cyndi Meuchel

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How to Void a check

Sometimes checks get lost or are never cashed by the recipient. Other times you may simply make a mistake when writing it and it will never leave your hands. Follow these steps to void such checks in MoneyMinder.

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20 Youth Cheerleading Fundraisers That Rock

Youth cheerleading is a great opportunity for kids. It helps young children gain confidence in themselves and find their voice in a safe, unified environment. It is a team sport that fosters friendships that can last a lifetime. Not to mention the physical benefits, like strength, coordination and flexibility. For some, cheerleading has it all!…

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15 Tips for Managing Volunteers

When it comes to nonprofit success, a key ingredient is the volunteers. And while some organizations have the luxury of a healthy volunteer base, others find it a struggle to attract volunteers. To make matters worse, it’s often hard to keep volunteers around. The truth is that people these days are busy and overworked. If…

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Budgeting funds that don’t belong to your group

If you collect dues on behalf of a parent organization you’ll need to properly account for that starting with your budget. Learn how here.

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Setting Up Recurring Donations on a Shoestring Budget

Do you feel like you’re constantly pestering members and donors for their money? It can be mentally draining and downright nerve-racking to have to make yet another call or hit send on the same old email asking for donations. Chances are, the donor on the other end of the line is equally as exhausted from…

Most Valuable Volunteer MVV

Meet Ann.

Ann Bailey is our Most Valuable Volunteer for August 2019. Ann has lived in Clear Lake, Iowa since 2001. She enjoys life there with her husband Todd and sons Brandon and Tyler, who has Down Syndrome. She loves volunteering and being involved in her community.  Ann is very passionate about her organization, Down Syndrome Association…

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Incorporating the School Mascot Into Fundraising Events

Eagles! Wildcats! Bulldogs! No, it’s not the zoo. It’s back to school time. And whether your school is the home of the Dolphins or the Warriors, you should consider incorporating the school mascot into fundraising events. Why? A mascot will boost marketing, branding and entertainment values for Parent Teacher Associations, Sports Teams, Booster and other…

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Transferring your bank balance(s) to the next financial year

Ready to set up your new financial year? Follow these instructions to transfer your bank balances and any uncleared transactions to the new financial year.

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Sports Leadership & Motivation Quotes for Kids

For coaches of youth sports, it’s easy to see the valuable lessons kids learn through the game. As a parent of a child who plays sports, you understand the hard effort and heart she puts into the game, no matter how competitive the league. Sports teach our children resilience, leadership, teamwork and time management skills,…