Nonprofit Accounting Basics
How to Prevent Nonprofit Treasurer Fraud
Keeping a Treasurer’s Name Out of the Evening News Have you noticed how often nonprofit treasurer fraud makes the news? It’s more often than you’d think — and these are only the ones that made it past a local news desk: In September 2026, federal prosecutors charged the former treasurer of a California high school…
The Treasurer’s Report: Everything You Need to Know
The Treasurer’s Report is a critical document for any nonprofit, no matter the size. Many large nonprofits have an accountant they may work with to generate this report. But for smaller nonprofits — booster clubs, PTOs, PTAs, sports teams, charities, associations, clubs and more — it’s a volunteer treasurer that is compiling and presenting the…
How to Present the Treasurer’s Report at Your Next Board Meeting
Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host, Cyndi Meuchel, co-owner of MoneyMinder, where we’re hoping to make your life as a volunteer easier. Today I’m answering the following question: How do I present a Treasurer’s Report at my board meeting. Michelle writes, “I’m a new treasurer and I’m very nervous about…
10 Essentials for Getting Started as Treasurer
Have you been elected treasurer? Somebody handed you a bank card, a folder, or possibly nothing at all — and the first fundraiser is just a few weeks away. Or perhaps you’re in your third year and you want to make sure you get your systems in place for a new fiscal year before the…
Zeffy Now Integrates With MoneyMinder
Zeffy has taken off with volunteer-run groups for one reason: there are no platform fees. It runs on optional donor tips instead, so a $50 donation shows up as $50 for your organization. For a PTO working with a $20,000 annual budget, that difference is real money. The catch has always been on the bookkeeping…
Givebacks & MoneyMinder: How to Record & Reconcile Payments
Many PTA treasurers rely on Givebacks (formerly MemberHub) to manage memberships, collect payments, and support fundraising, while using MoneyMinder to keep the books organized. The two work well side by side once you know the routine: export the Givebacks payout summary, record the matching bank deposit in MoneyMinder, split it across the correct budget categories,…
QuickBooks Alternatives for Nonprofits: The Right Software by Size and Stage
QuickBooks is usually the first name that comes up when a nonprofit outgrows its spreadsheets. For staffed organizations with accounting experience on the team, it can be a strong fit. But plenty of nonprofits sign up and hit friction fast — usually around one of four things: None of that makes QuickBooks a bad tool…
Student Organization Finances: A Guide for College Treasurers
Stepping into a leadership role in a sorority, fraternity, college or alumni association is a great opportunity to make an impact, connect with fellow members, and build leadership skills. But if you’re taking on a treasurer role, you also have the important responsibility of keeping the student organization’s finances organized and on track. That can…
PTO & PTA Treasurer’s Summer Checklist
PTO & PTA Treasurer Summer Checklist (2026): Year-End, Audit, Transition & All New Guides As a busy parent volunteer, we know how busy the school year can be, and how quickly it can fly by. We hope you’re enjoying a well-deserved summer break filled with sunshine, relaxation, and quality time with loved ones. Savor those…
15 Reasons Spreadsheets Don’t Work for Nonprofit Accounting
Imagine you’ve just stepped into the role of treasurer for a small nonprofit organization (think school group, service club, or animal protection organization). At first, you’re excited about the opportunity to make a big impact on a cause that means a lot to you. But then, the outgoing treasurer hands over the spreadsheet they’ve been…