The MoneyMinder Blog
Insights and strategies for volunteer and nonprofit treasurers

How to Wrap Up Your Year as Treasurer
And…that’s a wrap! Or is it? As the school year draws to a close there are a few items that a volunteer treasurer needs to check off of their list. The chalkboard may be wiped clean and the lockers swept out but you still have a (volunteer) job to do. Fiscal Year End Many school…

10 Team Spirit Ideas to Bring Your Team Together
There is nothing like a little team work when it comes to drumming up team spirit and having fun. Here are our favorite team spirit ideas for your team to try. 1. Unique Spirit Wear There are all kinds of websites that will help you design the perfect t-shirt for your team. You can also…

Treasurer Transition Strategies for HOAs
Serving as the treasurer for your HOA Board of Directors is an important job. To make your job as treasurer a little easier, there are a few things you can do to smooth your transition onto the Board. Smooth transitions are not only key to your success but they can aid in future changeover which…

4 Printable Teacher’s Day Poems (Now You Have No Excuse for Not Thanking a Teacher)
Teacher’s Day is right around the corner (May 8, 2018). To help you show your appreciation by thanking a teacher we have put together a few heartfelt poems and printables. These printables are a cute and easy way to thank the special teachers who have helped all of us at some point in our academic…

10 Tactics for Recruiting Volunteers
While nonprofit organizations face an uphill battle when it comes to recruiting volunteers, with the correct recruitment and management strategies a nonprofit can develop a large and devoted volunteer base. Here are 10 ways to create a strong and skilled volunteer recruitment program. 1. Beef Up Your Email List An email list is a time-efficient…

10 Ways Organizations Can Encourage Volunteering
While there are a number of factors that contribute to a decline in volunteers, it is left to the nonprofit sector to encourage them back. One estimate puts the loss of volunteer hours at about $175 billion dollars of services wasted. Nonprofits need to adapt to the shifting volunteer landscape by making changes that will…

5 Timeless and 5 New Rotary Club Fundraising Events
Rotary Club fundraising is an important function of the organization. Fundraising not only supports the valuable programs that Rotary provides, it’s also an opportunity to partner with other organizations and strengthen as a club. While familiar fundraisers have become anticipated annual events, it is not a bad idea to incorporate a new fundraiser every once…

7 Printable Volunteer Appreciation Quotes for Volunteer Appreciation Week
Celebrate National Volunteer Week. April 15-21 is National Volunteer Week and we have provided 7 volunteer appreciation quotes to help you thank and honor volunteers for their hard work and time of service. To help you express your appreciation we have made it easy for you with these 7 printable quotes. Print a note card…