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Donor Appreciation Ideas: 20 Ways to Show Donor Love in 2020

2020, wow. The New Year and decade is upon us! If one of your new year’s resolutions is to show more love to your donors, you’ve come to the right place. Here are 20 ways to make your donors feel appreciated this and every year.  20 Donor Appreciation Ideas 1. Newsletter Feature Create a nice…

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Our Top 10 Nonprofit Blogs of 2019

We’ve said it before, but where has the time gone this year!? We celebrated our 16th year in business in 2019. We grew, especially in our HOA and Parent Group sectors. We enjoyed working with each of our customers to help them tackle their finances, freeing up their time to meet their mission. And we’ve…

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15 Family Fun Night Ideas that are Actually Fun!

Parent groups like PTAs and PTOs are many things, including an amazing way for local families to create connections they might not have otherwise had. They also serve as inspiration to families, often promoting ways families can spend time together. The key to having a successful parent group that people are excited to be a…

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Wrapping Up the End of Your Financial Year [Homeowners Associations]

The end of the year is approaching, which not only means wrapping presents but wrapping up your year. For some, a new year also marks a new financial year for your Homeowner’s Association. So if you’re a part of your neighborhood HOA, you may be feeling overwhelmed. Don’t worry though, we will help you figure out what…

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How to Give a Treasurer’s Report at Your Next Meeting

If you’ve been newly elected as treasurer for your Parent Group, HOA, Sports Team or any other volunteer-based nonprofit organization, don’t worry. We have lots of resources to help you not just survive but succeed as treasurer. One of the first tasks you will want to master is the act of giving a treasurer’s report…

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How to Make it Easy to Get Recurring Donors [Faith Based Organizations]

Whether you’re a new church or a youth group, you understand that donors of any kind, big or small, are the support behind your faith-based organization. They allow you financial freedom to focus on your mission and goals. So how can you encourage one-time donors to become recurring donors? Here are a few ideas for…

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Starting a Nonprofit Organization Checklist

If you’re reading this, you are either thinking of starting a nonprofit organization or you’ve officially decided to take the first steps. Congratulations! This is an exciting time. The list of things needed to start a nonprofit might be intimidating, but here at MoneyMinder, we want to see you and your nonprofit organization succeed. We…

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12 Easy Fundraisers for Youth Basketball Teams

Basketball season is in full swing. Whether you’re a coach or parent of a player, costs can start to add up. Uniforms, team fees and travel could total $100 to $1,000 depending on your child’s age and competitive level. If your child needs to raise funds for his or her youth basketball team, you’ve come…

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Maintaining Your Tax-Exempt Status

Whether your organization has been tax-exempt from day one or it is a recent change, you have come to this post for a great reason: maintaining your tax-exempt status. There are many benefits to being a tax-exempt organization. The obvious ones being federal tax exemption, tax-deductible contributions and sometimes exemption from employee tax. This status…

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10 Easy Giving Tuesday Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits

What is Giving Tuesday? It became popular as a hashtag, #GivingTuesday, on social media where people began sharing charitable donations. It takes place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This year, in 2019, Giving Tuesday falls on December 3rd. The movement is meant to bring people together for one specific day of charity. It is successful…