Nonprofit Accounting Basics

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How to Choose the Right Online Payment Platform for Your Group

Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel. How to accept online payments is a common question we address here at MoneyMinder. Mollie writes: We’d like to start accepting dues payments from…

A Guide to Getting Started as a Sports Team Treasurer

How to Get Started as a Sports Team Treasurer

We all know the benefits of sports for kids. From improved health and stress relief to social and life skills, sports are an important part of youth development. But the fact is, it takes time, people and a little bit of money to run a sports league. And where there is money being exchanged, there…

Treasurer-Qualities

Qualities of a Top Notch Treasurer

Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host, Cyndi Meuchel. Toni writes: We’re starting to look for a new Treasurer for next year; what are some of the qualities we should be looking for?…

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Getting Started as the PTA Treasurer

By definition, the PTO or PTA Treasurer is responsible for all funds that pass through the organization’s doors. This includes money collected at events and fundraisers, disbursement of funds and ensuring accurate bookkeeping. Being the PTA treasurer can seem like a big responsibility at first, but not when the role has been properly defined. Once…

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It’s Your First PTA Meeting of the Year. What do you do?

Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel with MoneyMinder where we’re hoping to make your life as a volunteer way easier. Alexis writes: I’m nervous about my first board meeting. Can you explain what I…

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What are the Responsibilities of the Treasurer?

Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel with MoneyMinder where our goal is to make your life as a volunteer way easier. Allyson says: I was just voted in as Treasurer for my group. How do I figure…

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How to Develop Next Year’s Budget

Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel where we’re hoping to make your life as a volunteer way easier. Lauryn writes: We’re just starting to look at next year’s budget. What suggestions do you have for getting started?…

MoneyMinder Tools

Extend Your MoneyMinder Capabilities with These Tools

MoneyMinder is the gold standard in simple accounting tools, built for volunteer-run organizations to minimize the learning curve and maximize financial management capabilities. What’s more, we make it our goal to keep our software prices low so groups can allocate more of their funds toward their mission. With features that help treasurers ensure accountability and…

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Is it Okay to Reallocate Funds if You Deviate From Your Budget?

Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I’m your host Cyndi Meuchel with MoneyMinder where our goal is to make your life as a volunteer way easier. Erika writes: Our budget was put together by the previous board. We are halfway thru the year…

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Why Does MoneyMinder Name Financial Years the Way They Do?

Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel with MoneyMinder where our goal is to make your life as a volunteer way easier. Mckenzie asks: Why does MoneyMinder name their financial years the way they do? I find it…