funds

Sustainable Fundraising Without Grants

How to Create a Sustainable Fundraising Model Without Grants

With grant funding becoming increasingly uncertain, now might be the time for organizations that rely on them to rethink their fundraising model. Sustainable fundraising means developing multiple, reliable sources of income rather than relying on a single funder, whether that’s a grant, an individual, or some other source. For a small nonprofit, that means using…

Treasurer's Tip Podcast

Is it Okay to Reallocate Funds if You Deviate From Your Budget?

Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I’m your host Cyndi Meuchel with MoneyMinder where our goal is to make your life as a volunteer way easier. Erika writes: Our budget was put together by the previous board. We are halfway thru the year…

How to Use QR Codes at Fundraising Events

How to Use QR Codes at Fundraising Events

Do you remember back in the day when QR Codes were going to be the next big thing? You just had to download a QR Code reader app and then you could be connected to a website in seconds, without having to type in a lengthy URL. Then, for a little while, it seemed like…

Restricted Funds

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…

team uniform fundraisers

7 Fundraising Ideas To Pay For Pricey Uniforms

Summertime is here! That means summer sports which come with those pricey team uniforms. If you are transitioning into the treasurer role for your child’s sports team, you should suggest a few fundraising ideas to the kids and parents on your team. Here are some ways players can raise money. 1. Garage Sale: Gather together…