The MoneyMinder Blog
Insights and strategies for volunteer and nonprofit treasurers

Tips for Total Family Wellness this School Year
Staying healthy throughout the school year is generally a top priority for many families. Keep sick days at bay because with a little preparation total family wellness can be enjoyed by all. Nutrition Make sure healthy eating habits start at home. Student lunches and snacks can be loaded with sugar fats and preservatives so make…

Back to School: Teacher Appreciation Ideas from Students
Going back to school is an exciting time for students and one of the ways to make the transition extra special is with one of these teacher appreciation ideas. Take a peek at these thoughtful gifts, heart-warming words to start your school year off in the right direction. The Balm Your new teacher will be…

Booster Clubs & PTAs Can Raise Money with These School Rewards Programs
As parents, we want the best for our students and if that means an extra piece of playground equipment, a field trip to the zoo or another useful school supply it might be difficult to find sufficient funds through your school. To help you out we have rounded up a few of the best rewards…

5 Ways Your Booster Club Can Kick Off the New School Year
Your Booster Club can drum up excitement for the new school year with these fun activities. Celebrate the end of summer, build school spirit and look forward to all of the excitement of the upcoming school year. Spirit Wear Sales Spirit Wear sales are a great way to raise money for your club while building…

The Pros and Cons of an Organized HOA Meeting
If you have attended an HOA meeting, you may have noticed that while an organized meeting might be the goal, it isn’t always easy to achieve. You may have even wondered if an organization should be forgotten all together. When homeowners get together, feelings and opinions may be quite strong and maybe more of an…

Sample Reports, Documents & Templates for Sports Teams
Keep yourself- and your team, organized with these sample reports, documents and templates for sports teams. Sports seasons are busy enough without the added challenges of team accounting, collecting dues and managing members. Here are three tools that will help you score high in organization. Once you have your team in tip-top shape you might…

Accounting for Sports Teams: 10 Basic Tips
Accounting for sports teams is a little more complicated than simply reading the scoreboard. However, it doesn’t have to be too challenging when you follow these helpful tips. Help your team by handling accounting curve balls with aplomb. 1. Evaluate Take stock of how team accounting has been done in the past. Did the previous…

The Treasurer Duties of Reconciling a Checking Account
Whether you are an incoming Treasurer or this is a re-occurring role for you, the Treasurer duties of reconciling a checking account are very important to your financial success. Mistakes & Fraud There are two main reasons for reconciling a checking account. The first is to identify and correct errors. Let’s face it, mistakes happen!…

Creative Fundraising Ideas for Sports Teams
The same old fundraiser might bring in money, but it can also get a little boring for yourself and supporters. Why not try something new? Here to change up your moneymaking activities are a few creative fundraising ideas for sports teams. Obstacle Course How many people tune in to watch “American Ninja Warrior” each week?…

Home Security Tips for HOA Residents
Protecting yourself and your property is a concern for all homeowners. However, when you are in an HOA managed residence there are certain factors that make your situation unique in terms of safety. There are not only individual units, but generally, a common area that needs to be included in safety discussions. Here are home…