Cyndi Meuchel

Accounting for Sports Teams: 10 Basic Tips
Accounting for sports teams is a little more complicated than simply reading the scoreboard. However, it doesn’t have to be too challenging when you follow these helpful tips. Help your team by handling accounting curve balls with aplomb. 1. Evaluate Take stock of how team accounting has been done in the past. Did the previous…

The Treasurer Duties of Reconciling a Checking Account
Whether you are an incoming Treasurer or this is a re-occurring role for you, the Treasurer duties of reconciling a checking account are very important to your financial success. Mistakes & Fraud There are two main reasons for reconciling a checking account. The first is to identify and correct errors. Let’s face it, mistakes happen!…

Creative Fundraising Ideas for Sports Teams
The same old fundraiser might bring in money, but it can also get a little boring for yourself and supporters. Why not try something new? Here to change up your moneymaking activities are a few creative fundraising ideas for sports teams. Obstacle Course How many people tune in to watch “American Ninja Warrior” each week?…

Home Security Tips for HOA Residents
Protecting yourself and your property is a concern for all homeowners. However, when you are in an HOA managed residence there are certain factors that make your situation unique in terms of safety. There are not only individual units, but generally, a common area that needs to be included in safety discussions. Here are home…

School Year-End Checklist for Parent Organizations
Booster Clubs, PTAs, PTOs and PTSAs all share a common goal of supporting schools and advocating for students. It comes as no surprise that as the school year comes to an end, many of these groups share the same procedures for closing out the school year. With all of the year-end activity days, field trips…

Treasurer Transitions for PTAs & PTOs
Spring means baseball, cookouts and gardening, right? Well it can also be a busy time for Treasurers of PTAs and PTOs. Behind T-ball practices and car-wash fundraisers there are PTA and PTO Treasurer transitions taking place and to ensure your changeover is a smooth one, we have some tips for success. Here is how to…

Management Strategies for All-Volunteer Organizations
All-volunteer organizations are an important part of the nonprofit world. They are groups of committed volunteer who are busy serving their missions and usually don’t get a lot of credit for the wonderful work that they do. There can be paid staff in an all-volunteer organization. For example, in the case of a soccer league…

PTA Fundraising Chair Responsibilities
PTAs are important providers of school support and a vital role within the organization is the Fundraising Chair. Whether you have been recently asked or are considering involvement, here is a bit of information about this important position. How to Become a Fundraising Chair The Fundraising Chair is usually elected by the PTA Board or…

Tax Deductions for Volunteering
Did you know that it pays to volunteer? Not only are you pitching in and supporting a good cause but there are all kinds of deductions that you could be eligible for come tax time. Here are some very useful tax deductions for volunteering. Transportation Volunteers may deduct transportation expenses. They must be incurred getting…

Beyond the Lemonade Stand: 5 Spring Fundraising Ideas
Spring is a great time to fundraise. The birds are chirping, the grass is growing (or hopefully overgrown, see below) and there is a lot to celebrate. Here are some of our favorite fundraising ideas for spring. 1. Bike-a-thon As winter comes to a close, people are ready to stretch their legs and what’s a…