administration
Beyond Drills: Managing Little League Dues & Finances
Little league administration can be a challenge, here are a few tips to make finances and due collection easier.
The Differences Between Cash and In-Kind Donations
Donations can be a financial lifeline to many nonprofit organizations. Here we explain the types of gifts and how to process each one.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
HOA Board Minutes
The HOA Board Minutes: What are they? What should be included? HOA Board minutes can be invaluable. Oftentimes it is done by a voted-in Secretary, and since Board terms are generally a year (sometimes more) there is a certain amount of turnover in the position of the minute takers. Anyone reviewing the minutes should have…