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Booster Clubs for STEM Groups

Booster Clubs are a great way to raise funds for a school group or organization. Most often…

15 Printable, Free Volunteer Thank You Cards Featuring Volunteer Appreciation Quotes

We're all about sharing the love this year, whether it's for donors, members, students or volunteers. There…

Meet the Volunteer: Austria Hatcher

Meet the Volunteer: Austria Hatcher Our 1st Quarter 2020 Most Valuable Volunteer Nominate Someone Austria Hatcher is…

Donor Appreciation Ideas: 20 Ways to Show Donor Love in 2020

2020, wow. The New Year and decade is upon us! If one of your new year’s resolutions…

Our Top 10 Nonprofit Blogs of 2019

We've said it before, but where has the time gone this year!? We celebrated our 16th year…

15 Family Fun Night Ideas that are Actually Fun!

Parent groups like PTAs and PTOs are many things, including an amazing way for local families to…

Wrapping Up the End of Your Financial Year [Homeowners Associations]

The end of the year is approaching, which not only means wrapping presents but wrapping up your…

How to Give a Treasurer’s Report at Your Next Meeting

If you’ve been newly elected as treasurer for your Parent Group, HOA, Sports Team or any other…

How to Make it Easy to Get Recurring Donors [Faith Based Organizations]

Whether you're a new church or a youth group, you understand that donors of any kind, big…

Starting a Nonprofit Organization Checklist

If you’re reading this, you are either thinking of starting a nonprofit organization or you’ve officially decided…

12 Easy Fundraisers for Youth Basketball Teams

Basketball season is in full swing. Whether you're a coach or parent of a player, costs can…

Maintaining Your Tax-Exempt Status

Whether your organization has been tax-exempt from day one or it is a recent change, you have…

10 Easy Giving Tuesday Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits

What is Giving Tuesday? It became popular as a hashtag, #GivingTuesday, on social media where people began…

How do PTAs, PTOs and Other Parent Groups File Taxes?

Parent Group, PTO & PTA Taxes 101 Taxes. If you dislike doing your own personal taxes, you're…

5 Ways to Get More PTA / PTO / Parent Association Volunteers

When you're trying to accomplish big things on behalf of your children, your passion is palpable. You're…

Meet the Volunteer: Teri Lockie

Meet Teri. Our 4th Quarter 2019 Most Valuable Volunteer Nominate Someone Teri Lockie is our MVV for…

5 Tips to Make Your Nonprofit Year End Easier

Working with a nonprofit is very rewarding because you get to help others in a meaningful way.…

Sample Lions Club Meeting Agenda

About Lions Lions Club International is the largest service club in the world. Since 1917 (that’s over…

How to Engage Parent Volunteers in New Ways

These days, it's not uncommon for kids to be enrolled in several different activities at the same…

20 Youth Cheerleading Fundraisers That Rock

Youth cheerleading is a great opportunity for kids. It helps young children gain confidence in themselves and…

15 Tips for Managing Volunteers

When it comes to nonprofit success, a key ingredient is the volunteers. And while some organizations have…

Setting Up Recurring Donations on a Shoestring Budget

Do you feel like you’re constantly pestering members and donors for their money? It can be mentally…

Meet Ann.

Ann Bailey is our Most Valuable Volunteer for August 2019. Ann has lived in Clear Lake, Iowa…

Incorporating the School Mascot Into Fundraising Events

Eagles! Wildcats! Bulldogs! No, it’s not the zoo. It’s back to school time. And whether your school…

Sports Leadership & Motivation Quotes for Kids

For coaches of youth sports, it’s easy to see the valuable lessons kids learn through the game.…

Making A Nonprofit Website When Time Is Short

In today’s age, your club needs to have a website. It acts as a hub of information…

Printable Rotary Club Meeting Template

Rotary Club meetings are essential for the success of the club. Meetings are typically held weekly and…

7 Fundraising Ideas To Pay For Pricey Uniforms

Summertime is here! That means summer sports which come with those pricey team uniforms. If you are…

Should Your PTA or PTO Run A Facebook Page? Pros & Cons

Should Your PTA or PTO Run A Facebook Page? Pros & Cons Whether you are new to…

Meet Jenn.

Making a difference. Jenn initially started volunteering because she wanted to be involved with her children at…

How to Keep up Good Communication with Parents in the Summer Months

One of the best parts of school is the generous summer break. It’s time to relax and…

Planning Effective Nonprofit Meetings When Spring Fever Kicks In

Planning Effective Nonprofit Meetings When Spring Fever Kicks In When springtime rolls around after a long winter,…

Getting More Volunteers In A Digital Age

Getting More Volunteers In A Digital Age Living in the age of technology has many benefits. So…

5 Ways To Thank Volunteers This National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week is coming up! In 2019, National Volunteer Week is April 7-13. As a non-profit…

HOA Transitions: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

HOA transitions are sometimes scary because change is hard! Switching up the HOA board might make you…

Spring Sports Planning For Coaches & Parents

As spring approaches, spring sports come along with it. If you’re new to volunteer coaching, here are…

How To Thank Donors Every Month Of The Year

Donors are crucial to the success of nonprofit organizations, so make it a priority to thank them!…

How To Plan An Effective HOA Board Meeting

You may have been given the task of planning a board meeting for your HOA. This may…

3 Questions HOAs Should Be Able to Answer For Any Member

If you are on the board of a Home Owner’s Association, you are a source of information…

Collecting Dues When Times Are Tough

When your organization or community faces hard times, you may feel uncomfortable collecting dues from your members.…