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In Kind Donations

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…

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How to Manage Unused Gift Cards that Have Been Donated to Your Organization

Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast from MoneyMinder, 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. Kayleigh writes: During our last meeting, someone suggested…

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Top 50 Animal Nonprofits with a Great Reputation

Animal protection is an important cause that has been gaining more attention in recent years. Just like injustices inflicted on humans have come to light thanks to the internet, smartphones and social media, animal cruelty, exploitation, neglect and loss of habitat are all topics that have been brought to the top of mind for many.…

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How to Track In-Kind Donations in a Meaningful Way

Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast from MoneyMinder, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel with MoneyMinder, and today, we’re talking about tax donations. Mindy asks: Some of my volunteers want to donate products for our event…

Donor Retention Rate

How to Calculate Your Donor Retention Rate

For many nonprofits, donors are the backbone that keeps their operations running. For others, donors help to supplement other funding sources. In either scenario, if you have donors, it’s good to have a solid understanding of them so that you can maximize their impact on your organization. Like so many things in this world, it…

Top Service Nonprofits

20 Top Service-Based Nonprofits in the USA

There are thousands of service-based nonprofits in the United States today. These groups are dedicated to children, the elderly, those with disabilities, and those in need. And while the groups MoneyMinder has historically worked with are on the smaller side, we have always had a service-based mindset here at MoneyMinder. Whether it’s for the betterment…

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MoneyMinder Store vs. Paypal, Square, Venmo and Zelle for Groups

The History of Moneyminder Store (A CheddarUp Partnership) MoneyMinder has served nonprofit groups — like PTAs, PTOs, Boosters, Sports, Scouts, Social, Service and Faith-Based Clubs — for nearly two decades. Over the years, we’ve added countless other groups like Homeowners Associations, Volunteer Fire Departments, Historical Societies, Garden Clubs, Animal Rescue Groups and even Quilters Clubs…

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…

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25 Best Nonprofits to Donate to (Over 95 Percent Charitable Commitment)

If you are fortunate enough to have some extra funds to donate this year, there are certainly plenty of charities that could use your help. So many reputable nonprofits rely on monetary donations from benefactors like you to accomplish their mission, which could cover everything from environmental and medical needs to cultural or domestic needs…

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Handling Cash and Why You Should Try Not To

Cash is king, right? These days, that sentiment is becoming less true. Online banking, peer payment apps, cryptocurrency and more, cash seems like the messy big sister. Why messy? First of all, cash is tangible, and much more bound to being lost. In the same vein, it’s much easier for those handling cash to swipe…