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Treasurer's Tip Podcast

Do You Have to File Taxes if You Break Even?

Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel, co-owner of MoneyMinder where our goal is to make your life as a volunteer way easier. Payam writes: My group is tax exempt with the IRS. Since we break even every…

Treasurer's Tip Podcast

Suggestions for Enforcing HOA Rules

Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel with MoneyMinder where we’re hoping to make your life as a volunteer way easier. Dani writes: We have some homeowners that are out of compliance with our CC&Rs. What’s the best…

church community building

30 Church Community Building Ideas

If your church is simply going through the motions of putting on Sunday mass and passing the donation basket without any community involvement, you may soon have a problem with fewer attendees. After all, community is the way people connect. Your congregation is more likely to feel motivated to stick with you and share your…

Treasurer's Tip Podcast

What Your HOA Can and Cannot Regulate

Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel with MoneyMinder where we’re hoping to make your life as a volunteer easier. Justin asks: What kinds of things can our HOA regulate? To figure out what kinds of things…

Small Nonprofit Group Donation Receipts 101

Donation Receipts: Who, What, When, Why and How (With Examples)

For the charitable groups that MoneyMinder serves — Parent Groups, Booster Clubs, Sports Teams, Scouts, Churches, Social and Service Nonprofits — donations are a major driver of success. After all, the support and services you provide to people come at a monetary cost. The more donations you receive, the more support and services you can…

Treasurer's Tip Podcast

Record-Keeping Rules: What Kind of Records do I Need to Keep?

Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host, Cyndi Meuchel, and I’m the Co-Owner of MoneyMinder, where our goal is to make your life as treasurer easier. That’s why we share these tips and tools. However, remember every group operates differently,…

nonprofit audit

Be Prepared with this Nonprofit Audit Checklist for Parent Groups, Teams, Scouts and More

Why Perform an Audit? The annual audit: does the very thought of it make you cringe? While some may consider this task to be a burden, look on the bright side. An audit brings credibility to your organization. The board and membership will be reassured that the financial affairs of the organization are being accurately…

Treasurer's Tip Podcast

Mini Audits: What They Are and How to Conduct One

Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host, Cyndi Meuchel. I happen to be the Co-Owner of MoneyMinder, where our goal is to make your life as a volunteer super easy. Today I’m answering the following question: What’s a “Mini Audit”…

Treasurer's Tip Podcast

Reasons to Use Check Request & Reimbursement Forms

Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host, Cyndi Meuchel. I’m the co-owner of MoneyMinder, where our goal is to make your life as a volunteer way easier. Today I’m answering the following question: Are check request forms and reimbursement forms…

Treasurer's Tip Podcast

Financial / Fiscal Years and How They Impact You

Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I’m your host, Cyndi Meuchel, co-owner of MoneyMinder, where we are hoping to make your volunteer life easier. Today I’m answering the following question: What is a financial year? Stacy writes, “I’m a new treasurer and I…