nonprofit

15 Quick & Easy Giving Tuesday Ideas for Nonprofits

Here at MoneyMinder, we're passionate about supporting small and mid-sized nonprofits. We truly believe in the impact…

50+ Restaurants that do Fundraisers without a Middleman in 2025

Looking to host a fundraiser for your local nonprofit, school, sports team or community group? Why not…

990-EZ Extension: What is IRS Form 8868?

If you're a small, tax-exempt organization with gross receipts averaging between $50,000 and $200,000, you are likely…

8 Strategies for Reducing Conflict in Your Volunteer-Based Nonprofit

Volunteer-based nonprofits are the backbone of many communities. At MoneyMinder, we've been working with these groups since…

Nonprofit Best Practices: Fiscal Year Alignment

Many nonprofits find themselves in a situation where their budget period, bylaws and financial software don't align…

What is a Form 990-N?

IRS Form 990-N, often referred to as the "e-Postcard", is a document that most small, tax-exempt organizations…

How to Get Volunteers Up to Speed Quickly

As a leader, it can be frustrating when it feels easier to do everything yourself rather than…

Nonprofit Treasurer Forms & Templates: A Tip From Cyndi

https://youtu.be/-UUU-MU0_74?si=-Too5BwLu5uYUQy_ So, you're the new treasurer? Congratulations! No matter how you got here, you've got an important…

New Year Startup Tips for Nonprofit Treasurers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eDE7nrHEfk Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I’m Cyndi Meuchel, and today we’re talking about New…

The Treasurer’s Report: Everything You Need to Know

The Treasurer's Report is a critical document for any nonprofit, no matter the size. Many large nonprofits…

PTO & PTA Treasurer’s Summer Checklist

10 Ways for Parent Group Treasurers to Wrap Up and Prepare As a busy parent volunteer, we…

How to Prepare for Your Nonprofit Group’s Audit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sb3NcF3mxiQ&t=4s Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I’m Cyndi Meuchel, and today we’re talking about how…

How to Get Started as a Group or Club Treasurer

So, you've become your group or club's treasurer! Whether it was a volunteer move or you've been…

What to do if Your 501(c)(3) Status Was Revoked

Following is a transcript from this episode of MoneyMinder’s Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. Welcome to the…

What is the Role of a Treasurer?

This article was originally written in 2013 and was edited in 2024. The treasurer of a nonprofit…

Should Club Treasurers do a Monthly Audit, an Annual Audit, or Both?

Following is a transcript from this episode of MoneyMinder’s Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. Welcome to the…

Tips for Filling Open Nonprofit Board Positions

Joining the board of a nonprofit organization can be a deeply fulfilling experience. It is a chance…

MoneyMinder Recognized for Excellence in Group & Nonprofit Accounting Software

MoneyMinder, the go-to accounting tool for volunteer-based groups like parent groups, charities, boosters, and social clubs, is…

5 Ways to Set Your Booster Club Up for Success This New Year

As the calendar turns and the new year unfolds, booster clubs find themselves in a key time…

Our Top Nonprofit Blogs of 2023

As we step into a new year, let's pause and reflect on the extraordinary journey that was…

Social Media for Nonprofits: 20 Tactical Campaign Tips

At the heart of every volunteer-based nonprofit lies an unyielding passion to make a difference. Yet, without…

New Data Shows the State of Volunteering in the U.S.

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

Giving Tuesday Tips for Your Nonprofit

As the holiday season approaches, nonprofits around the world gear up for Giving Tuesday—a day dedicated to…

MoneyMinder Co-Founder Talks Volunteerism on Agents of Nonprofit Podcast

To say that Cyndi Meuchel has been a lifelong volunteer is an understatement. A daughter of passionate…

Alleviating Board Burnout: Rekindling the Passion in Nonprofit Directors

Much like in the business world, in the world of nonprofits, the dedication of the Board of…

10 Tips for Masterful (and Meaningful) Meetings for Small Nonprofit Groups

Is your small nonprofit group (PTA, Boosters, Scouts, Service or Social Club) struggling to make the most…

Getting Started as Treasurer [Video]

So, you’ve just become the new treasurer for your nonprofit. Way to go! But now what? Here…

Can the Treasurer Serve on the Audit Committee?

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

Celebrate Champions of Good on National Nonprofit Day

From donuts to cats, there seems to be a holiday for everything these days. While some holidays…

5 Steps to a Successful Service Club Membership Drive

Service Clubs are communities of individuals that are united by a common purpose: to make a positive…

How to Select a Good Bank or Credit Union for Your Small Group or Nonprofit

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

Bad Checks: What if Your Nonprofit Receives an NSF Check?

When your small nonprofit receives an NSF (Non-Sufficient Funds) Check, it can not only be an inconvenience…

Do You Need to Change Your Financial Year Start Date?

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

What Steps Do I Need to Take to Establish a 501(c)3

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

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…

How to Get a Business to Sponsor Your Booster Club

Whether your booster club supports band, athletics or something else, there is no doubt about your important…

Volunteer Award Ideas with 10 Free Printable Certificates

Volunteers are the beating heart of your organization. They provide a wide range of services and skills…

Ideas for Attracting Volunteers from All Generations

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

Running a Successful Raffle Ticket Fundraiser

The very first raffle is believed to have been held in 15th Century Italy. The game was…

Can I Be Held Personally Liable for My Nonprofit?

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