Cyndi Meuchel

Send a Message of Thanks to a Teacher Now
School’s out for the summer: rejoice! Hopefully by now you’ve got your summer childcare plans squared away and in action. But more than likely, those last few weeks of school were pretty hectic. Figuring out those childcare plans, field days, parent teacher association wrap-ups, and final tests and assignments. Whew, who knew summer was going…

Hosting Inexpensive Events to Thank Non-Profit Donors
Organizations that operate as a non-profit depend on the generosity of those who contribute their time and money to the greater good. Offering a budget-friendly way to thank donors for their valuable time and financial support can be achieved through effective planning, and community support. Believe it or not, hosting an event and providing them…

5 Teacher Appreciation Poems
The school year is coming to an end, and for the summer we’ll say goodbye to school friends. Your teacher worked hard all year, and now it’s time to bring him/her some cheer. No amount of money can amount to what you owe ’em, so why not show teacher appreciation with a poem? These teacher…

Developing a NonProfit Budget
How does your organization decide where to spend its money? The decisions you make are a reflection of your collective values, habit and compromise. Developing a budget for your organization helps ensure that your spending is based on conscious intention. Monitoring it helps you stay on track to meet your goals and walk your talk.…

How to Collect and Manage Homeowners Fees
Note: NonProfit Central does not offer legal advice. These are simply options to consider with your HOA team and legal counsel. A Homeowner’s Association (HOA) is an organization created by the real estate developer during the process of property development. During the property development stage, The Homeowners Association is responsible for directing structural standards, design…

Ten Hot PTA Fundraising Ideas
A Parent Teachers Association (PTA) is a formal organization of parents, teachers and school staff who prides itself on being an advocate for the education, health and the overall well-being of all students. One of its key roles is to foster a closer relationship between home and school. The PTA is not exclusive; it is…

How to Prevent NonProfit Treasury Fraud
The funds of small nonprofits are often in the hands of just a few, with very little upper management types to report to. With the number of hands in the treasury so limited, it might be tempting, for some, to do dishonest things with the funds. It’s the “who’ll miss this $20 from the cash…

NonProfit Treasurer's Year-End Checklist
Spring is just around the corner, and that means, for many nonprofit treasurers, it’s almost time to pass the baton to the next treasurer. The way you leave your nonprofit’s affairs will have a huge impact on your successor’s ability to perform his or her job accurately. Will you be retaining the treasurer position for…

A Better Way to Manage PTA Books
Let’s face it. Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) are volunteer-run organizations managed by people who are parents (read: people who are already extremely busy). That means, on a given day, you’re already dealing with one or more child, after school activities, homework, meals, family and friend time, all while trying to maintain some semblance or your former self.…

New Features Underway for MoneyMinder & BudgetBuilder
NPC is working hard behind the scenes on an upgrade to all of its programs. Not only will MoneyMinder and BudgetBuilder have an all new look and feel, new features will make them even more valuable. Donation tracking Volunteer tracking Credit card processing Additional reports The ability to upload your PTA/school’s logo Increased functionality including…