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The Ultimate Guide to Financial Best Practices for PTO Treasurers
School Parent Groups are known for their fundraising brilliance. Parents, teachers, faculty and students do amazing work creating new ways to pay for everything from new playground equipment to classroom supplies. But let’s get down to the brass tax of this post: what happens after the money comes in? Why Finances Matter to School Parent…
Ways to Grow Your Lions Club Membership
There are over 48,000 Lions Clubs the world over. Over 1.4 million people volunteer through local Lions Clubs in over 200 countries. The mission of a Lion is simple: to serve. They serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and international understanding. Today, Lions continue to connect and serve using virtual tools wherever possible.…
MoneyMinder Named in Capterra’s Top 10 Most Popular Budgeting Software
Bellingham, Washington June 5, 2020 – MoneyMinder by NonProfit Central announced today that it has been named a Top 20 Budgeting Software by Capterra, an online service that helps organizations find the right software. In fact, MoneyMinder is in spot #10 with review scores of 50/50. Our small business is so proud to be named…
Small Nonprofit Leadership: 10 Strategies for Success
Having a leadership role in a small nonprofit like a parent group, service club, sports team or more can add a lot to your plate. These are almost always volunteer positions for already busy people. And whether your group is a team of three or a small army consisting of a Board of Directors, officer…
Quarantine Coffee Chat [Video]: Tools for Keeping Your Group Moving Forward
How has your nonprofit group been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent distancing measures? We’ve been getting a lot of phone calls, chats and emails with questions from our customers, and we thought we’d address some of them here. Tools for Keeping Your Nonprofit Group Moving Forward While some groups may have come to…
Nonprofit Management in the Face of the Coronavirus Crisis
We know that, as a volunteer, you move mountains. And now you’re probably looking at moving mountain ranges. The rapid outbreak and spread of the novel Coronavirus is likely changing the way you manage your organization. Following are some ideas for making adjustments while still keeping things running: Managing Your Nonprofit During Coronavirus Send a…
16 Steps to Prevent Nonprofit Embezzlement
Embezzlement sounds like a big word that is meant for white collar crimes on Wall Street. But believe it or not, this type of theft is all too common with nonprofit groups we work with. It could be a premeditated crime that happens over time. But even something as minor as “borrowing” from the petty…
Recruiting a New Generation of Members to your Kiwanis Club
One hundred million dollars raised. Eighteen million service hours completed. 150,000 service projects staged. And that’s just one year! With a goal of improving the world for children, Kiwanis has a big mission. With projects such that work toward the elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus and the elimination of Iodine Deficiency Disorders, Kiwanis’ impact…
The Do’s & Don’ts of Technology and Nonprofits
It used to be that technology and nonprofits were like oil and water. Technology costs money, and nonprofits don’t have much in the coffers. But, as tech companies and services boom, free entry models and nonprofit pricing tiers are becoming more common. Even small nonprofits are now able to incorporate technology to maximize communication and…
5 Most Common Types of Nonprofit Insurance Coverage
We hate to be so strict, but your nonprofit needs insurance. Period. Why? These days, no one should agree to sit on a nonprofit board that doesn’t have adequate insurance coverage. As an officer your personal assets can be exposed to risk. If your nonprofit is sued and lacks proper insurance, you could lose your savings, your…