donations
Giving Tuesday Made Easy: Sample Messages and Tips for Small Groups
In recent years, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving has become known as “Giving Tuesday” — a movement to encourage people to do good through volunteering or charitable donations. It’s a terrific opportunity for PTOs, booster clubs, sports, community groups, and other small nonprofits to fundraise while giving is on many people’s minds. Because Giving Tuesday started…
Choosing the best nonprofit payment platform in 2026
Trying to pick the best way for your group to collect payments or donations? You’ve probably seen a ton of options. Cash, checks, Venmo, Stripe, PayPal, Cheddar Up—it can get confusing. Not every platform works the same, especially for nonprofits that need to track every dollar and stay compliant. Here’s a simple guide, updated for…
How to run a successful school or nonprofit food drive
In recent years, one in eight Americans has experienced food insecurity, and amid the ongoing government shutdown and uncertainty of SNAP benefits, the problem may soon grow even larger. Food pantries and nonprofits have seen a surge in demand, and many find themselves struggling to meet their community’s needs. As the holidays approach, organizing a…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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