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Insights and strategies for volunteer and nonprofit treasurers

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2 Essential Treasurer Reports for Nonprofit Organizations

Treasurer reports are a key tool in accurate nonprofit financial reporting. Running reports is a great way to keep track of all money that goes in and out of your accounts. Plus, sharing these reports with your Board of Directors or membership is a great way to get everyone in agreement if there is a…

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Teen Community Service Clubs

Teen Community Service Clubs are a wonderful way to involve young people in community service. There are a number of reasons why a student may seek involvement, they may have a passion for a cause, or they may be looking to fulfill school or scout requirements. Some see service club involvement as a valuable way…

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How to Resign from Your HOA Board

Committing to a volunteer HOA board position is a large responsibility. For as many good reasons there are to be involved, there are just as many reasons to resign. HOA resignations should be made as tactfully as possible and we have put together a few pointers in order to help you through your transition. Timing…

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The Purpose of Community Service Clubs

During the season of giving we thought it apt to share about the purpose of Community Service Clubs and highlight the projects and work that they do.

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Be Heard: Tips for Speaking to Your HOA

For many homeowners it is necessary to be involved in your HOA. If an issue does arise in your neighborhood, here are the steps you can take to effectively address your HOA Board.

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Donor Appreciation No Matter How Small the Donation

All donations are worthy of a “thank you” no matter the size. Here are a few ways to acknowledge donors that won’t break your bank.

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A Few Words from a Satisfied Customer

Is MoneyMinder right for your Club accounting needs? Here, a pleased customer explains his experience with MoneyMinder and explains why it works for his Lions Club.

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PTA Fundraising Rules & Guidelines

Fundraisers can account for a large portion of parent group activities. Though fundraising is a major undertaking it is far from standardized. There is a large variety of PTA/PTO fundraisers ranging from creative jog-a-thons to math marathons to more sophisticated online campaigns through sites like Kickstarter and Razoo. Reasons for fundraising are diverse. Each school and…

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Sports Team Fundraising: Maximizing Effectiveness

One of the benefits of being involved in sports is sports team fundraising. Done right, fundraising can be a great lesson on cooperation, working towards a stated goal and what it means to be a part of a group. Not to mention team fundraising can mean a major financial boost to your group in terms…

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Effective Volunteer Meetings: 3 Sample Agendas

Keep your volunteer meetings on track with these sample agendas.