nonprofit management

Nonprofit Board Transitions: How to Get Started When the Outgoing Board is Not Helpful
Kids grow up so fast. At least, that’s what they say. And for some nonprofits — such as Parent Associations — Board Members volunteer when their children are of age, and they exit when their kids do. Having a board that comes and goes this frequently is sometimes accompanied by challenges. We’ve heard tales of…

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…

10 Banking Rules for Small Nonprofit Groups
Over our 17 years in business, we have learned a lot about best practices for nonprofit banking. When it comes to dealing with your money-whether cash or cash equivalents-having processes and guidelines in place can make all the difference in clean or messy books. Of course, these aren’t really official rules. We work with thousands of…

Generating Nonprofit Financial Statements for Your Small Group
So, you’ve been elected Treasurer for your PTA, Booster Club, Rotary or Sports League. Even if you aced accounting in college, this responsibility isn’t to be taken lightly. Providing a nonprofit financial statement is an absolute must. Here’s why. Your board members and/or key stakeholders need to know what has changed with the finances since…

What Are the Nonprofit 1099 Rules?
Many times, nonprofits have small budgets and the work at hand can be done in a shorter amount of time compared to a typical business. This is especially true of small nonprofits largely run by volunteers, like PTA/PTO, Church Groups, Booster, and Service Clubs. It takes a village to accomplish your nonprofit’s mission. But nonprofits of…

Nonprofit Tax Returns: Which Forms to File, and When
Most tax-exempt organizations are required to file an annual nonprofit tax return with the IRS. Which form you file typically depends upon your financial activity, as indicated below. Following are some general guidelines for determining which tax form to file with the IRS: Form 990-N e-Postcard — Gross receipts normally ≤ $50,000 | IRS 990-N…