Nonprofit Management
Can You Get Membership Management Software Free?
Yes you can! Announcing Member Tracker. This type of membership software through other providers starts at $30 per month and increases with the more members you get. So as your organization grows, your cost goes up. No thanks! Why not fix your cost at $0 and be on your way with that decision?MemberTracker is the easy…
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…
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.…
How to Handle Conflict if You’re on the HOA Board
Conflicts are not uncommon for any HOA. Since the recession, finance issues with developers, foreclosures and other unfortunate deals have left many HOA’s having a tough time getting their functionality on track. It is understandable that owning a home is a huge investment and when owners of a similar asset come together with different ideas…
5 Ways to Get Volunteers to Attend Meetings
It seems that anyone who has ever had the pleasure of working with volunteers has encountered this situation once or twice. You are tasked with sharing critical information face to face, which poses a challenge to dedicated volunteers whose time is already pressed with family, work and other commitments. Truth be told, people probably do…
Does My Nonprofit Need Insurance?
Why NonProfit Central Recommends Non-Profit Insurance At NonProfit Central, we strongly encourage organizations to protect themselves with insurance. As a matter of fact, we go so far as to say, “RUN” from organizations that don’t feel insurance is important. What would happen if: Your fundraising merchandise was damaged or stolen? Did someone accuse you of…
Choosing a Nonprofit Bank
How to Choose a Bank for Your Non-Profit As a non-profit organization, you can expect a lot from your bank. Assuming your account is in good standing and you follow best practices, you should be able to find a bank that will give you great service and not charge you at all for it! Shop…
What to Keep in Your Treasurer's Bin
An Essential Organizational Tool for Volunteer Treasurers Part of making your treasurer duties easier is making sure that you have the tools for the job and that they are handy! Most seasoned treasurers find that a bin of some sort is invaluable – this is the perfect place to store this year’s information. If the…
What is Google Apps for Nonprofits?
Google Apps for Nonprofits is the free edition of the famed productivity suite from the Mountain View, CA based company. The suite gives you powerful tools that can help your organization with productivity, organization and perception. We think Google Apps combined with MoneyMinder treasury software for nonprofits would make a killer toolset sure to help…