Cyndi Meuchel

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10 Tactics for Recruiting Volunteers

While nonprofit organizations face an uphill battle when it comes to recruiting volunteers, with the correct recruitment and management strategies a nonprofit can develop a large and devoted volunteer base. Here are 10 ways to create a strong and skilled volunteer recruitment program. 1. Beef Up Your Email List An email list is a time-efficient…

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Thank a Volunteer this Volunteer Week with Our $100 Amazon Giveaway!

Celebrate the people who power your organization. Volunteers help nonprofits achieve their mission every day. National Volunteer Week is all about highlighting the impact of that service and thanking volunteers who donate their time and talent to make a difference. Starts 4/13 and ends 4/21. Winners will be notified by email. There are many ways…

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10 Ways Organizations Can Encourage Volunteering

While there are a number of factors that contribute to a decline in volunteers, it is left to the nonprofit sector to encourage them back. One estimate puts the loss of volunteer hours at about $175 billion dollars of services wasted. Nonprofits need to adapt to the shifting volunteer landscape by making changes that will…

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5 Timeless and 5 New Rotary Club Fundraising Events

Rotary Club fundraising is an important function of the organization. Fundraising not only supports the valuable programs that Rotary provides, it’s also an opportunity to partner with other organizations and strengthen as a club. While familiar fundraisers have become anticipated annual events, it is not a bad idea to incorporate a new fundraiser every once…

How to use MoneyMinder Software

How to record Cash on hand (aka petty cash & cash box)

Does your group hold events & activities where you need to make change? Follow these directions when tracking it in MoneyMinder.

How to use MoneyMinder Software

How to track donated Gift cards

Sometimes people generously donate gift cards that they have to nonprofits, so the nonprofit can purchase items at that store. Here’s how to track those.

How to use MoneyMinder Software

Reconciling bank account(s) in MoneyMinder

Reconciling your bank account each month is an important responsibility of the Treasurer. Here’s how to do that.

How to use MoneyMinder Software

How to associate 990EZ Line Numbers & run the 990EZ Report

Would you like to get totals for lines 1-16 on the IRS Form 990EZ? Here’s how.

How to use MoneyMinder Software

How to track In-kind (or non-cash) donations

Sometimes groups receive donated items to use at events that need to be accounted for. Are you one of those groups? Follow these easy instructions.

How to use MoneyMinder Software

How to handle Stale checks from prior financial years

If you have a check from a prior year that hasn’t cleared the bank (and you’re sure it never will), you’ll want to void it from your records, yet keep a paper trail. Here’s how to do that.