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3 Ways to Get More Millennials Volunteering for YOU

And no, we don’t mean it like it sounds. Millennials get a bad rap from many angles. They are widely regarded as being self-centered (Mental Floss). But did you also know they are one of the most charitable generations, with 84% of them making donations (Eternity Marketing). Do Millennials Volunteer? The statistics say yes. According…

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Recruiting a New Generation of Members to your Kiwanis Club

One hundred million dollars raised. Eighteen million service hours completed. 150,000 service projects staged. And that’s just one year! With a goal of improving the world for children, Kiwanis has a big mission. With projects such that work toward the elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus and the elimination of Iodine Deficiency Disorders, Kiwanis’ impact…

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HOA Tax Return Guide

Have you been charged with filing taxes for your Homeowners Association? In general, HOAs don’t pay taxes because they don’t have a profit. In other words, the income that comes in (membership dues, fees, assessments) is used on the usual maintenance stuff and it’s all a wash. However, HOAs must still file a federal tax…

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The Do’s & Don’ts of Technology and Nonprofits

It used to be that technology and nonprofits were like oil and water. Technology costs money, and nonprofits don’t have much in the coffers. But, as tech companies and services boom, free entry models and nonprofit pricing tiers are becoming more common. Even small nonprofits are now able to incorporate technology to maximize communication and…

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Preventing Volunteer Burnout

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the national rate of volunteerism fell to a low point of 24.9% in 2015. Then, remarkably, the Corporation for National and Community Service reported that volunteerism reached an all-time high in 2018 at 30.3%. It’s amazing what can change in just a few years. Depending on your organization type,…

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The Fine Line of Enforcing HOA Rules

Rules were made to be broken, right? Well, not entirely. Especially when your job is to keep homeowners happy. When rules aren’t followed, affected homeowners get cranky. And just who do they get cranky with? The HOA, of course. If you’re on your community’s Homeowners Association, enforcing HOA rules might be black and white, or…

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5 Most Common Types of Nonprofit Insurance Coverage

We hate to be so strict, but your nonprofit needs insurance. Period. Why? These days, no one should agree to sit on a nonprofit board that doesn’t have adequate insurance coverage. As an officer your personal assets can be exposed to risk. If your nonprofit is sued and lacks proper insurance, you could lose your savings, your…

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Booster Clubs for STEM Groups

Booster Clubs are a great way to raise funds for a school group or organization. Most often run by the parents of students involved in a particular group, a Booster Club operates with a mix of volunteer hours, membership dues and donations. Booster Clubs are most often known for supporting athletics. They could supplement funds…

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15 Printable, Free Volunteer Thank You Cards Featuring Volunteer Appreciation Quotes

We’re all about sharing the love this year, whether it’s for donors, members, students or volunteers. There have been some sage words of wisdom about volunteers over the years, so why reinvent the wheel when it comes to thanking them for their service? Send one of these free, inspirational volunteer appreciation quotes to volunteers the…

Most Valuable Volunteer MVV

Meet the Volunteer: Austria Hatcher

Meet the Volunteer: Austria Hatcher Our 1st Quarter 2020 Most Valuable Volunteer Nominate Someone Austria Hatcher is our Most Valuable Volunteer for the first quarter of 2020. Congrats, Austria. Thanks for all you do. Austria was nominated for the MoneyMinder MVV program by her friend Edris who states she “doesn’t know anyone who, as a…