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All About In-Kind Donations (with Sample Thank You Letter)
What Are In-Kind Donations? In-Kind Donations are non-cash donations that come in the form of goods or services. Unlike cash donations where funds are transferred to your group, these items must be recorded based on fair market value. Some examples of In-Kind Donations include goods (i.e. a computer), property rentals (i.e. a meeting hall), professional…
What is a Form 990-EZ?
Form 990-EZ is a required IRS form for tax-exempt organizations that take in less than $200,000 in gross receipts and less than $500,000 in total assets at the end of the year. It is a simplified version of the full Form 990 that requires less detailed information. But, that’s not to say that filing the…
Extend Your MoneyMinder Capabilities with These Tools
MoneyMinder is the gold standard in simple accounting tools, built for volunteer-run organizations to minimize the learning curve and maximize financial management capabilities. What’s more, we make it our goal to keep our software prices low so groups can allocate more of their funds toward their mission. With features that help treasurers ensure accountability and…
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…
5 Reasons Your Nonprofit Should Switch From Quickbooks to MoneyMinder
The answer to the question of Quickbooks vs. MoneyMinder depends on who is using it. Quickbooks is an excellent tool that is right for many businesses, big and small. It is owned by a company called Intuit, which also owns TurboTax, and Mint, among others. Quickbooks promotes itself as the tool to “run your whole…
Do You Need to File a Tax Return if Your Group Had No Activity?
It’s been a tough year for too many reasons to count. From virtual fundraising to online holiday events, nonprofit groups have shown their ability to adapt to a strenuous situation. But not all groups were able to continue when the pandemic hit. Our support team has received a few inquiries around this topic and we…
Cash Flow Management for Clubs, Teams and Parent Groups
Simply put, cash flow management is tracking the money that comes in and out of your nonprofit. It’s one of the essential duties of a nonprofit treasure! If you don’t manage your cash flow, you are putting your nonprofit at risk of more than just cash shortages. Losing a donor or having to cancel a…
Maintaining a Positive Fundraising Event ROI (with a Note About Virtual Fundraising ROI)
Although many fundraising events have a great underlying purpose, sometimes there simply is not enough focus on the bottom line. Fundraising events that generate thousands of dollars may have a negative Return on Investment (ROI). Fact is, nonprofits need money to run programs that meet their mission. You don’t want to spend time, energy and…
Church Treasurer Duties, Explained
A higher power has called upon you to help your church or faith-based organization as the treasurer. Now what? The Church Treasurer assumes an important duty that has a direct impact on the success of the church. Maintaining solid financial footing helps the church complete its mission by having funds to complete its community and…
A Guide to Getting Started as the Scout Unit Treasurer
Have you been promoted from Scouting Parent to Scout Treasurer? Congratulations! You’re about to embark on an amazing adventure. Put on your uniform and let’s get started! Start by registering as a Scout Leader on the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) website. This may require a background check. Plan to attend monthly roundtables with the…
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Connect your Bank, Paypal and Square accounts to MoneyMinder PRO to directly download transactions, saving you time and effort. You just review the transactions to ensure they are properly categorized and fill out any required fields.
Connect your Bank, Paypal and Square accounts to MoneyMinder PRO to directly download transactions, saving you time and effort. You just review the transactions to ensure they are properly categorized and fill out any required fields.
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