Cyndi Meuchel

Reduce Volunteer Excuses by Keeping Them Engaged
Retaining a consistent and returning pool of volunteers is often the most challenging task associated with running a nonprofit organization. Volunteerism, by definition, is a leisure activity. And seemingly, Americans are running shorter and shorter on time, allowing volunteer activities to fall by the wayside. So, how do you motivate and retain an ever-distracted pool…

DIY Donor Walls
An important part of any project is to convey gratitude to those who aided in your success. A popular and striking way to do that is with a donor wall, a public place that recognizes those who donated to your cause. You want to provide access, information and recognition to your special group of donors.…

How to Promote Healthy Eating at Schools
Healthy food choices equal healthier kids. That is why food in schools is an important component of a child’s day, and education. Little brains need nutritious lunches, snacks and breakfasts that are rich in whole grains, fresh fruits and veggies. In recent years, a number of initiatives on many levels have led to major improvements across…

Treasury for Rotary Clubs
Your Rotary Club is an integral part of your community with a wide array of goals and members all aimed at the big picture: community improvement. The Rotary’s main objectives are to promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, save mothers and children, support education and grow local economies. “Service is not a destination; it…

7 Easy Fundraising Ideas for Your Baseball Team
Fundraising for your child’s baseball team is a great way to save money while teaching your youngsters valuable life skills. Shuttling kids from practice, doctors appointments, the movies and to the game while having dinner ready by 7:00 is expensive, hectic and time-consuming. We know parents of athletes coined the phrase, “There aren’t enough hours…

PTA Transitions from Elementary to Middle School
The transition from an Elementary school to Middle School does not just befall the student. Parents are affected as well, not simply in terms of location but in terms of a new set of dynamics for your student’s learning environment and for those who support them, like the PTA. Logistics are different. Students will no…

How to Raise Money for Schools with Box Tops for Education
What school doesn’t need extra cash? The Box Tops For Education is one of the nation’s most successful programs to raise money to use for what schools need most. Since 1996 more than 90,000 K-8 grade schools have raised over $600 million dollars for everything from pencils to field trips to playgrounds equipment. If you’re not…

HOA Board Minutes
The HOA Board Minutes: What are they? What should be included? HOA Board minutes can be invaluable. Oftentimes it is done by a voted-in Secretary, and since Board terms are generally a year (sometimes more) there is a certain amount of turnover in the position of the minute takers. Anyone reviewing the minutes should have…

Nonprofit New Year’s Resolution: Get Your Ducks in a Row
2015. Can you believe Y2K was a whole 15 years ago? We may not be facing a millennium-based computer bug meltdown, but time of year is wrought with its own set of challenges. Holiday shopping, school breaks, vacations, and more social interaction than you’re used to. All of that can add up to a lot of stress.…

10 Christmas Poems for Teachers
It’s the holiday season, and a great time of year to show the teachers in your life just how much you and your family appreciate them. In a follow-up to our popular thank you poems for teachers, and keeping in mind how hectic this time of year can get, here are 10 short, sweet, and printable poems…