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Top Challenges School Group Treasurers Face, and How to Overcome Them (PTO, PTA, Booster Clubs)
So, you’ve just become the treasurer for your school’s PTO, PTA, or Booster Club. First of all — thank you! This is one of the most important volunteer roles in any school group. But if you’re feeling a little overwhelmed, you’re not alone. You might be thinking: Where do I find everything?How do I keep…
What’s the Difference Between Nonprofit, Not-for-Profit, and 501(c)(3)?
Nonprofit, not-for-profit, NPO, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3)… if you’ve heard these terms and wondered whether they all mean the same thing, you’re not alone. People often use these terms interchangeably, but they actually have different meanings that affect legal status, taxes, and how an organization can operate. These differences matter when you’re starting an organization, making a…
How to Get More Volunteers: 6 Proven Strategies to Find Volunteers for Your Nonprofit
Learning how to get more volunteers is a challenge for nonprofits of all sizes. Whether you need help with your annual fundraiser, social media management, or admin work, building a strong volunteer base is important for sustainable success. If there’s one thing to know about how to recruit volunteers for nonprofits, it’s this: make it…
How Much Budget Should Your Nonprofit Carry Forward?
How much budget should your nonprofit carry forward from one year to the next? The short answer is: it depends. For some nonprofit groups, a small reserve is enough to cover startup costs and early events. Others might need to hang onto a larger balance for long-term projects or unexpected expenses. Here are a few…
When is Form 990 Due?
Most tax-exempt organizations must file a return each year—even if no taxes are owed. Learn everything you need to know to keep your 501(c)(3) in good standing with the IRS this year. What is IRS Form 990? Form 990 is the annual information return that most tax-exempt organizations must file with the IRS. It provides the IRS…
10 Free & Printable Volunteer Appreciation Certificates
National Volunteer Week is coming up. It’s a great opportunity to take a moment to celebrate their incredible contributions to your community. How do you plan to express appreciation to your group’s volunteers? One idea? Give them a volunteer certificate of appreciation. This is a simple, yet meaningful way to recognize their hard work and…
5 Digital Fundraising Trends for Small Nonprofits in 2025
Small nonprofits are ditching overwhelm and embracing smarter, more inclusive strategies in 2025. As technology evolves, digital fundraising continues to offer new and innovative ways to engage donors, streamline giving, and expand outreach—often with less overhead. Looking to grow your mission-driven efforts digitally this year? Here’s how to stay ahead: 1. Take It One Step…
Do I Need Nonprofit-Specific Accounting Software?
For many volunteer treasurers, the choice of accounting software is often inherited rather than chosen. In other words, they use whatever is passed down to them. Unfortunately, this often comes with little to no training, and sometimes, the treasurer has no accounting experience at all. One of the unique challenges of nonprofit organizations-especially those run…
Who Has the Popcorn Machine? A Simple Guide to Tracking Your Nonprofit’s Shared Assets
At MoneyMinder, we get nonprofits—because we’re all volunteers in our own respective groups. And trust us when we say, no matter how big or small a shared asset is, it will inevitably go missing at some point. And of course, it’s always right when you need it most. Many of the emerging nonprofits we serve…
Creating Nonprofit Bylaws 101 (with Example)
Purpose of Bylaws for a Nonprofit Organization Bylaws are like a GPS for your organization, ensuring your nonprofit stays on course as you run it day in and day out. Bylaws establish the responsibilities of the board of directors and procedures for meetings and decision-making. They also help ensure you are in compliance with state…
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