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Avoiding Booster Club Member Burnout

A Booster Club’s main job is to support school activities, but how do you keep your members motivated and enthusiastic? Oftentimes, members will stay in a club for years as their students pass through a school, so a strong Booster Club has to both retain experienced members as well as continue recruitment to encourage new…

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Filling the Volunteer Void: How to Manage Your Group When Help is Short

You might have a great group of volunteers only to find out that when you really need them, they do not heed the call. You are then stuck with the daunting task of manning an event or program without enough help, maybe even by yourself. How do you manage a volunteer group when you don’t…

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How to Make Your First Nonprofit Meeting a Success

There is no getting around it, nonprofit groups have a lot of meetings. Activities like fundraising and programs simply take a lot of time to plan with a dedicated group of people. That said, there are a few steps you can take to ensure you make the most of your time together and that your…

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MoneyMinder Survey Results

You may recall that we did a short two questions survey a couple of months ago. Well, the survey results are in and we want to share the information with you. Why Survey? A survey seemed like a great way to check in with our members to see how the nonprofit world is evolving. We…

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Social Media Best Practices for Volunteer Groups

Many volunteer groups are so busy doing good work, sometimes they forget to engage with their social networks. However, using social media can be a great way to share information about your cause and simply sound the trumpets a little bit about what you are up to.  An added bonus is that it’s free! That…

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The IRS 990 Tax Form Explained

For many groups tax filing time is just around the corner and almost all nonprofit organizations are required to file a 990 form. Just in the nick of time, we are here to explain who may use which 990 form and when it needs to be filed. Take a big sigh of relief, we have…

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Tax Deductions for Volunteering

Did you know that it pays to volunteer? Not only are you pitching in and supporting a good cause but there are all kinds of deductions that you could be eligible for come tax time. Here are some very useful tax deductions for volunteering. Transportation Volunteers may deduct transportation expenses. They must be incurred getting…

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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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How to Encourage End of Year Giving

End of year giving can mean serious donations for your organization. Use these tactics and see your year end numbers increase.