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10 Ways for Your HOA Board to Kickstart the New Fiscal Year

Most Homeowners Associations operate on the fiscal year starting January 1st. So, welcome to a new year…

Navigating HOA Dues Increases

Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast from MoneyMinder, with audio/video below.…

Homeowners Associations: What’s the Difference Between Bylaws vs. CC&Rs vs. Rules & Regulations

New research shows that 73.9 million Americans live in a community with a Community Association, showing tremendous…

30 Church Community Building Ideas

If your church is simply going through the motions of putting on Sunday mass and passing the…

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.…

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…

Building Trust in the HOA Board

Homeowners Associations (HOAs) are there to maintain common areas, landscaping, and property improvements, making sure the community…

25 Good Things to Do With Your Kids as Summer Rolls On

Are your kids lamenting their boredom yet again as the hot summer continues? Do you feel like…

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…

Considerations for Starting a Community Garden for Your HOA

When it comes to growing your own food, there are a great many benefits. Not only do…

25 of the Most Helpful Service Project Ideas for Scouts & Other Groups

We talk a lot about fundraising on this site, but one way for people -- especially today's…

11 Virtual Community Service Ideas

At the time of this writing, it has been 394 days since the first COVID case was…

How to Settle HOA Disagreements

When you purchase a property that is managed by a Homeowners Association (HOA) or Property Owners Association…

2021 Outlook: The State of Volunteerism in the U.S.

Many of us will not bat an eye when it comes to bidding 2020 adieu. It has…

7 Ways to Handle HOA Accounts Receivable

Why did you join your HOA Board? Maybe you wanted your voice to be heard on the…

Meet the Volunteer: Berta Keller

Meet the Volunteer: Berta Keller Our 4th Quarter 2020 Most Valuable Volunteer Nominate Someone Berta Keller is…

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…

Meet the Volunteer: Carla Olivo

Meet the Volunteer: Carla Olivo Our 2nd Quarter 2020 Most Valuable Volunteer Nominate Someone Carla Olivo is…

Small Nonprofit Leadership: 10 Strategies for Success

Having a leadership role in a small nonprofit like a parent group, service club, sports team or…

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…

3 Ways to Get More Millennials Volunteering for YOU

And no, we don't mean it like it sounds. Millennials get a bad rap from many angles.…

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…

Preventing Volunteer Burnout

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the national rate of volunteerism fell to a low point of…

15 Family Fun Night Ideas that are Actually Fun!

Parent groups like PTAs and PTOs are many things, including an amazing way for local families to…

Sample Lions Club Meeting Agenda

About Lions Lions Club International is the largest service club in the world. Since 1917 (that’s over…

5 Ways To Thank Volunteers This National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week is coming up! In 2019, National Volunteer Week is April 7-13. As a non-profit…

Fundraising ROI: How to Measure Success, Not Just According to the Books

While fundraisers are about making money, there can be other successes besides the bottom line. Here we…

RAOK: How to Commit to one Random Act of Kindness this Week

We could all use a little more kindness in our lives. One way of achieving that is…

4 Printable Teacher’s Day Poems (Now You Have No Excuse for Not Thanking a Teacher)

Teacher's Day is right around the corner (May 8, 2018). To help you show your appreciation by…

Social Media Best Practices for Volunteer Groups

Many volunteer groups are so busy doing good work, sometimes they forget to engage with their social…

Thank a Volunteer this Volunteer Week with Our $100 Amazon Giveaway!

Celebrate the people who power your organization. Volunteers help nonprofits achieve their mission every day. National Volunteer…

7 Printable Volunteer Appreciation Quotes for Volunteer Appreciation Week

Celebrate National Volunteer Week.  April 15-21 is National Volunteer Week and we have provided 7 volunteer appreciation…

The Ultimate List of Girl Empowerment Programs

Confidence, leadership, and life skills are themes found in girl empowerment programs. Many parents can admit that…

Home Security Tips for HOA Residents

Protecting yourself and your property is a concern for all homeowners. However, when you are in an…

Management Strategies for All-Volunteer Organizations

All-volunteer organizations are an important part of the nonprofit world. They are groups of committed volunteer who…

Tax Deductions for Volunteering

Did you know that it pays to volunteer? Not only are you pitching in and supporting a…

Teen Community Service Clubs

Teen Community Service Clubs are a wonderful way to involve young people in community service. There are…

The Purpose of Community Service Clubs

It is common for community service to come to mind during the holidays. The holiday season focuses…

Summer Service Learning Projects

Summer Service Learning Projects The end of the school year doesn’t mean the end of learning. Far…

The History of Kiwanis

The History of Kiwanis shows a long-time supporter of community interests.  Over the years this big-hearted organization…