Podcast

New Data Shows the State of Volunteering in the U.S.
Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast from MoneyMinder, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I’m Cyndi Meuchel, and today we’re talking about the state of volunteerism in the U.S. So, every two years the U.S. Census Bureau and AmeriCorps conduct studies around formal volunteering, informal…

MoneyMinder Co-Founder Talks Volunteerism on Agents of Nonprofit Podcast
To say that Cyndi Meuchel has been a lifelong volunteer is an understatement. A daughter of passionate volunteers, she started at the ripe age of 8. Cyndi recently joined host Alexander Lapa on his podcast, Agents of Nonprofit to discuss the evolving world of volunteerism. The discussion centered around the ever-changing realm, shedding light into…

5 Benefits of Using a Budget
Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast from MoneyMinder, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I’m Cyndi Meuchel, and today we’re talking about the benefits of using a budget. So, we sometimes hear from groups that they don’t have a budget or don’t really want to…

Can the Treasurer Serve on the Audit Committee?
Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast from MoneyMinder, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel and today’s topic is the annual audit, sometimes referred to as a financial review. Elija writes: I’m the treasurer of my PTA and am…

How to Know When It’s Time to Update Your Nonprofit Bylaws
Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast from MoneyMinder, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel with MoneyMinder. Let’s talk bylaws today. Jim writes: Our bylaws prohibit our group from having a credit card or debit card. A lot of…

How to Select a Good Bank or Credit Union for Your Small Group or Nonprofit
Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast from MoneyMinder, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel. Today we’re going to talk about selecting an ideal bank or credit union for your group, keeping in mind, not all financial institutions are…

Do You Need to Change Your Financial Year Start Date?
Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast from MoneyMinder, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel with MoneyMinder. If the idea of changing your financial year has crossed your mind, you’re going to want to keep listening. Thomas asks: We…

What Steps Do I Need to Take to Establish a 501(c)3
Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast from MoneyMinder, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel with MoneyMinder, and today, we’re talking 501(c)3s. Lori writes: I started a community organization that has grown, and I’d like to establish it as…

How to Manage Unused Gift Cards that Have Been Donated to Your Organization
Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast from MoneyMinder, with audio/video below. 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. Kayleigh writes: During our last meeting, someone suggested…

Making Adjustments Mid-Year Based on a Budget Analysis
Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast from MoneyMinder, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel. Let’s talk budgets! JoAnne writes: We are approaching mid-year, and so far, we have done really well with fundraising. So well that we want…