Cyndi Meuchel

How to Keep up Good Communication with Parents in the Summer Months
One of the best parts of school is the generous summer break. It’s time to relax and spend time with your kids. But if you spend almost three months with zero communication with your school’s parents it can really hinder your Parent Teacher Association’s success. Create A Communication Plan Don’t let the summer months go…

Planning Effective Nonprofit Meetings When Spring Fever Kicks In
When springtime rolls around after a long winter, all you want to do is be outside in the nice weather and forget about your to-do list. Sadly, you still have responsibilities like planning a meeting for your nonprofit. Don’t worry! Here are a few tips to plan an effective nonprofit meeting when spring fever kicks…

Getting More Volunteers In A Digital Age
Getting More Volunteers In A Digital Age Living in the age of technology has many benefits. So how can your non-profit organization utilize tech to get more volunteers? Here are a few ideas: Community Engagement Let’s say you need volunteers for an event this weekend. Which method do you think is going to get more…

5 Ways To Thank Volunteers This National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week is coming up! In 2019, National Volunteer Week is April 7-13. As a non-profit organization, you know how important volunteers are to your success. So let’s celebrate them! Here are some of our favorite ideas to help volunteers feel appreciated: Transform this month’s newsletter into a spotlight for volunteers. Hopefully, you’ve been…

HOA Transitions: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
HOA transitions are sometimes scary because change is hard! Switching up the HOA board might make you nervous regardless if you are an incoming or outgoing board member. We have a few tips to help you navigate this time as smoothly as possible. Bootcamp Pick a time where all of the new and past board…

Spring Sports Planning For Coaches & Parents
As spring approaches, spring sports come along with it. If you’re new to volunteer coaching, here are some sample reports, documents and templates you might find helpful. But what else can coaches and parents do to help the season run smoothly? Here are a few tips. For Coaches: Plan An Intro Meeting Start the season…

How To Thank Donors Every Month Of The Year
Donors are crucial to the success of nonprofit organizations, so make it a priority to thank them! There are many different ways to show appreciation in today’s world. Thanking donors is a relatively easy task and strengthens your relationship in the long run. It can also be key to landing more donors in the future.…

How To Plan An Effective HOA Board Meeting
You may have been given the task of planning a board meeting for your HOA. This may feel like a daunting task but we have a few tips that will help you along the way. Create An Agenda Creating an agenda for your meeting is crucial in order to keep your meeting on task. Without…

3 Questions HOAs Should Be Able to Answer For Any Member
If you are on the board of a Home Owner’s Association, you are a source of information for members. You may want to hold a Q&A session where members can feel comfortable asking questions. There are pros and cons to hosting HOA meetings, so you should consider if it is a good option for your…

Collecting Dues When Times Are Tough
When your organization or community faces hard times, you may feel uncomfortable collecting dues from your members. Whether you are managing due collection for a sports team or an HOA, it is important to remember how crucial dues are to keep your organization running properly. Keep in mind that your members are most likely loyal…