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How to Convince Your Nonprofit Board That Financial Management Software Isn’t Optional (Board Flyer)

In today’s nonprofit landscape, your board is responsible for more than just fundraising and stewardship. They’re also responsible for your organization’s compliance, risk management, and long-term resilience. Yet, many boards still view financial management tools as a “nice to have” rather than a necessity. Here’s why adopting nonprofit financial management software like MoneyMinder should be…

Halloween Fundraisers

10 Fun Halloween Fundraisers for Schools, Teams, and Clubs

Autumn is here, bringing with it pumpkins, costumes, and spooky fun. Fall also ushers in one of the most festive seasons your school, team, or club can tap into: Halloween. With the community already in the spirit of celebrating, a Halloween fundraiser is a great way to bring people together and boost support.  The good…

Sustainable Fundraising Without Grants

How to Create a Sustainable Fundraising Model Without Grants

With grant funding becoming increasingly uncertain, now might be the time for organizations that rely on them to rethink their fundraising model. Sustainable fundraising means developing multiple, reliable sources of income rather than relying on a single funder, whether that’s a grant, an individual, or some other source. For a small nonprofit, that means using…

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Cash vs. Accrual Accounting for Nonprofits

If you’ve recently stepped into a treasurer role for your PTA, community garden, or local sports league, you might be wondering about the best way to handle your organization’s books. There are different approaches to accounting, and choosing the right one can make your job much easier. Cash accounting (also called the cash method or…

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Venmo CSV Import (Release 10.2.2025)

Now you can import a CSV file from Venmo directly into your MoneyMinder Venmo account to keep up to date and accurate. Read more on it here: How to Import from QFX, QBO, or OFX bank transaction files or Venmo CSV Statements – MoneyMinder Why did we make this update? Our bank integration partner stopped…

Quick Fundraising Ideas

8 Quick Fundraising Ideas for Volunteer Groups

Running a nonprofit can be hard at the best of times, but recent trends have made some things extra challenging. Membership numbers are dropping in many organizations, and grants have become much harder to secure. For volunteer teams who are already stretched thin, the thought of organizing an elaborate fundraiser might be hard to stomach.…

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What a PTO or PTA Financial Report Should Include

Financial reports tell your parent organization’s money story to board members, fellow parents, and school administrators. They demonstrate accountability and support smart decision-making by showing how fundraising dollars are being managed and what your financial outlook looks like. Most PTO and PTA boards expect to see financial reports monthly or quarterly, often presented at general…

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Export Reimbursement Request to PDF (Release 09.17.2025)

Now you can export one or all of your reimbursement requests to a PDF for saving externally or importing on the transaction. In an individual workflow, you can click Bulk Export to produce a file with all the reimbursement requests in that flow or click on the individual request and Export to PDF.

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MoneyMinder Users Get Lower Fees & More Features with a FREE Cheddar Up Team Plan

Managing payments for your volunteer-run organization shouldn’t feel like herding cats—every payment coming from a different direction. Between membership dues, fundraiser sales, event tickets, and donations, keeping track of who paid for what can quickly become overwhelming. Without the right system, details slip through the cracks fast. Relief is here! Meet the MoneyMinder Store, a…

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Apply Payments to Specific Obligations (Release 09.12.25)

Apply payments to specific obligations Want to know who’s paid for the camping trip—and who still owes? You can now apply payments to specific obligations and run a detailed report to see who’s paid—at a glance. When recording a payment, apply it to the Activity Account AND the Obligation. Obligation report Run the Obligation Report…