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Zoom Meeting Ideas for Scouts to Stay Connected

From integrating girls and boys together, to incorporating new technologies, Scouts have really come a long way. Speaking of new technologies, many Scouts are finding ways to stay connected even while they aren’t physically together. Although the nature of Scouting is still highly personable, there are times when a virtual connection is appropriate. Let’s explore…

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15 Benefits of Youth Sports You Can’t Ignore

Did you play team sports in your youth? Are you or your child considering joining a team? Or, perhaps you are on the fence and unsure whether sports are for your family. While some of the benefits of team sports for children might be obvious, there may be some you’re not aware of. Take a…

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Kiwanis Tips: 10 Simple Ways to Stay Relevant and Increase Membership

Kiwanis has over a century of rich history steeped in community service for kids and communities. With Kiwanis, children can thrive, prosper and grow thanks to hundreds of thousands of members and volunteers worldwide. Kiwanis projects can include everything from the creation of playgrounds to bike safety clinics. Each year, clubs collectively raise more than…

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10 Virtual Booster Club Fundraising Ideas

Your booster club is on a mission to support a team, group, program or organization. Of all the ways you do this, there is one common theme: money. It takes money to pay for uniforms, equipment, facilities, food, events and sometimes staff. And while schools across the world have a variety of policies around in-person…

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Nonprofit Board Transitions: How to Get Started When the Outgoing Board is Not Helpful

Kids grow up so fast. At least, that’s what they say. And for some nonprofits — such as Parent Associations — Board Members volunteer when their children are of age, and they exit when their kids do. Having a board that comes and goes this frequently is sometimes accompanied by challenges. We’ve heard tales of…

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Choosing and Maintaining a Bank Account for a Community Group

No matter how small your nonprofit is, your mission serves an important role in the community. And even if your nonprofit handles just a small amount of money, it is vital that you set up a bank account. Most community groups need a bank account to keep track of funds, protect individuals and prevent embezzlement.…

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What’s the Difference Between Restricted and Reserved (Unrestricted) Funds?

One common question we see at MoneyMinder is about the difference between Restricted and Reserved funds. What are the rules for the different kinds of funds that are raised? How they can be allocated? And how can changes be made, if at all? These questions came up a lot during Covid as organizations had to…

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QR Codes for Fundraising: Still Very Much Alive

Quick Response or QR codes were first introduced in 1994 to track vehicles during manufacturing. Then, marketers got ahold of them. From events to product packaging, the possibilities were endless. If you aren’t already familiar with them, QR codes are black and white grid shapes that are now aimed at mobile phone users. Some have…

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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…

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Nonprofit Membership Levels and Names (with 15 Examples)

Membership is the cornerstone of a solid financial backbone for many nonprofits, associations, and clubs. Does your group have to have membership levels to succeed? Absolutely, not. For some groups, you’re either in or out. For others, things aren’t so black and white. Read on to learn about nonprofit membership levels (with examples) so you…