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Insights and strategies for volunteer and nonprofit treasurers

5 Nonprofit Blogs You Should Follow
Nonprofits are big business. It might not feel like big business if you are a volunteer on your HOA Board or Treasurer of a Little League team, but the internet is full of information that you might find useful in improving your nonprofit organization. Tips on organization, fundraising, and community engagement are all simply a…

Managing Your Baseball Team’s Books
Are you great at keeping score at the game, but not so much when it comes to the team accounting? While there should be a healthy amount of fun involved managing a baseball team, keeping the books is serious business. National trends show that the cost of playing sports continues to increase, so it is…

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20 Summer Fundraisers that will Melt your Popsicle
Summer time is the right time for great fundraising events. Whether you’re raising money for sports teams, PTAs, booster clubs or any other nonprofit, take advantage of the nice weather, local festivals and tournaments with a summer fundraiser or three. Here are some easy-to-execute ideas that are true money-makers. 20 Summer Fundraisers Yard Sale. It takes a little planning…

Spring PTA Activities
Have the post-Spring-Break blues set in around your school? The weather is getting nicer and everyone wants to be outside, but we all still have hard work to do. Here are 10 great spring activities for your PTA to work on. 1. Spring Fling Carnival You can make this event what you want. Some schools…

Reduce Volunteer Excuses by Keeping Them Engaged
Retaining a consistent and returning pool of volunteers is often the most challenging task associated with running a nonprofit organization. Volunteerism, by definition, is a leisure activity. And seemingly, Americans are running shorter and shorter on time, allowing volunteer activities to fall by the wayside. So, how do you motivate and retain an ever-distracted pool…

DIY Donor Walls
An important part of any project is to convey gratitude to those who aided in your success. A popular and striking way to do that is with a donor wall, a public place that recognizes those who donated to your cause. You want to provide access, information and recognition to your special group of donors.…

How to Promote Healthy Eating at Schools
Healthy food choices equal healthier kids. That is why food in schools is an important component of a child’s day, and education. Little brains need nutritious lunches, snacks and breakfasts that are rich in whole grains, fresh fruits and veggies. In recent years, a number of initiatives on many levels have led to major improvements across…

Treasury for Rotary Clubs
Your Rotary Club is an integral part of your community with a wide array of goals and members all aimed at the big picture: community improvement. The Rotary’s main objectives are to promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, save mothers and children, support education and grow local economies. “Service is not a destination; it…

7 Easy Fundraising Ideas for Your Baseball Team
Fundraising for your child’s baseball team is a great way to save money while teaching your youngsters valuable life skills. Shuttling kids from practice, doctors appointments, the movies and to the game while having dinner ready by 7:00 is expensive, hectic and time-consuming. We know parents of athletes coined the phrase, “There aren’t enough hours…