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Insights and strategies for volunteer and nonprofit treasurers

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The Offices and Responsibilities of an HOA Board of Directors

You know that there is an active HOA in your neighborhood and as a resident, you feel you should be involved in the association. Not to mention, it would be wise to get to know the board of directors a little bit better. To help you understand who the board is and what they do,…

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The Basic Principals of a Homeowners Association

  Many new homeowners find that the home purchasing process is a challenge. When you combine that with the addition of a Homeowners Association (or HOA) the process can seem downright overwhelming. Though not necessarily a secret, the world of HOA’s is largely unknown to those who aren’t involved in one.  At its simplest, an…

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Halloween FUNdraising for PTAs, Booster & School Clubs

Halloween is a great season to drum up funds -and fun- for your important cause. It is a time well situated between the back-to-school frenzy and the hectic holiday season, not to even mention the treats. As leaves fall and fireplaces ignite this is a fantastic opportunity to circle the wagons around and raise community…

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What is the IRS 990-N Form All About?

The more tax tips you can get, the easier your treasurer job will be, right?  How does the word e-Postcard sound, does it sound easier than EZ? If you are a treasurer for a small tax-exempt organization, you are probably familiar with the Form 990, if not-check out this refresher.  Basically, the 990 is a form…

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Is Nonprofit Budgeting Really Necessary?

  You are a small nonprofit organization, committed to an important cause.  Maybe you are completely run by volunteers and really; you could not be any busier.  So who wants to spend the time hashing out expenses, looking at cash flow and analyzing numbers?  Who has the time for budgeting when you’ve got work to…

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See Strength In Numbers: The Annual PTA or PTO Audit

The annual PTA/PTO financial review (aka audit) is something that often strikes fear into the hearts of many Treasurers and committee members.  Many consider this mandatory task a tiresome burden at best or a complete nightmare at worst; but it doesn’t have to be that way. DEVELOP A NETWORK Utilize your local PTA/PTO community to streamline…

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How to Start off a New School Year with a New Teacher

Ahhh, the school supplies, new clothes, the packed lunches, and the first day jitters—it must be the start of the school year! This is a time for some parents to rejoice while others simply grin and bear it. Here are a few ways to ensure you start off on the right foot with your student’s…

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How to Manage Church Members More Effectively

Church membership is an important aspect of any congregation. The careful tracking of families and individual members shows an organized professionalism that is crucial in the administration of a church.Traditional methods of membership tracking are prone to errors. Excel spreadsheets can be difficult to manage and share amongst pastors and church administrators. Another error-prone tracking method…

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Can You Get Membership Management Software Free?

Yes you can! Announcing Member Tracker. This type of membership software through other providers starts at $30 per month and increases with the more members you get. So as your organization grows, your cost goes up. No thanks! Why not fix your cost at $0 and be on your way with that decision?MemberTracker is the easy…