Cyndi Meuchel

Beyond Drills: Managing Little League Dues & Finances
Little league administration can be a challenge, here are a few tips to make finances and due collection easier.

What Type of Insurance Does your Homeowners Association Need?
Homeowners Associations have the responsibility to protect the collective investments of their home owners. Here are different types of insurance that can protect a Homeowners Association.

The Differences Between Cash and In-Kind Donations
Donations can be a financial lifeline to many nonprofit organizations. Here we explain the types of gifts and how to process each one.

Common HOA Documents
New to a Homeowners Organization or simply looking to refresh your memory? Familiarize yourself with these common HOA documents.

The Offices and Responsibilities of an HOA Board of Directors
You know that there is an active HOA in your neighborhood and as a resident, you feel you should be involved in the association. Not to mention, it would be wise to get to know the board of directors a little bit better. To help you understand who the board is and what they do,…

The Basic Principals of a Homeowners Association
Many new homeowners find that the home purchasing process is a challenge. When you combine that with the addition of a Homeowners Association (or HOA) the process can seem downright overwhelming. Though not necessarily a secret, the world of HOA’s is largely unknown to those who aren’t involved in one. At its simplest, an…

Halloween FUNdraising for PTAs, Booster & School Clubs
Halloween is a great season to drum up funds -and fun- for your important cause. It is a time well situated between the back-to-school frenzy and the hectic holiday season, not to even mention the treats. As leaves fall and fireplaces ignite this is a fantastic opportunity to circle the wagons around and raise community…

What is the IRS 990-N Form All About?
The more tax tips you can get, the easier your treasurer job will be, right? How does the word e-Postcard sound, does it sound easier than EZ? If you are a treasurer for a small tax-exempt organization, you are probably familiar with the Form 990, if not-check out this refresher. Basically, the 990 is a form…

Is Nonprofit Budgeting Really Necessary?
You are a small nonprofit organization, committed to an important cause. Maybe you are completely run by volunteers and really; you could not be any busier. So who wants to spend the time hashing out expenses, looking at cash flow and analyzing numbers? Who has the time for budgeting when you’ve got work to…