nonprofit

Recruiting a New Generation of Members to your Kiwanis Club
One hundred million dollars raised. Eighteen million service hours completed. 150,000 service projects staged. And that’s just one year! With a goal of improving the world for children, Kiwanis has a big mission. With projects such that work toward the elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus and the elimination of Iodine Deficiency Disorders, Kiwanis’ impact…

Preventing Volunteer Burnout
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the national rate of volunteerism fell to a low point of 24.9% in 2015. Then, remarkably, the Corporation for National and Community Service reported that volunteerism reached an all-time high in 2018 at 30.3%. It’s amazing what can change in just a few years. Depending on your organization type,…

15 Printable, Free Volunteer Thank You Cards Featuring Volunteer Appreciation Quotes
We’re all about sharing the love this year, whether it’s for donors, members, students or volunteers. There have been some sage words of wisdom about volunteers over the years, so why reinvent the wheel when it comes to thanking them for their service? Send one of these free, inspirational volunteer appreciation quotes to volunteers the…

Starting a Nonprofit Organization Checklist
If you’re reading this, you are either thinking of starting a nonprofit organization or you’ve officially decided to take the first steps. Congratulations! This is an exciting time. The list of things needed to start a nonprofit might be intimidating, but here at MoneyMinder, we want to see you and your nonprofit organization succeed. We…

Maintaining Your Tax-Exempt Status
Whether your organization has been tax-exempt from day one or it is a recent change, you have come to this post for a great reason: maintaining your tax-exempt status. There are many benefits to being a tax-exempt organization. The obvious ones being federal tax exemption, tax-deductible contributions and sometimes exemption from employee tax. This status…

Sample Lions Club Meeting Agenda
About Lions Lions Club International is the largest service club in the world. Since 1917 (that’s over 100 years!), millions of members have served in thousands of clubs across hundreds of countries. That’s a lot of numbers and a lot of impact. The mission of the Lions is to “empower volunteers to serve their communities,…

Making A Nonprofit Website When Time Is Short
In today’s age, your club needs to have a website. It acts as a hub of information for your current and potential club members and lends credibility to your organization. The website doesn’t have to be anything fancy, just a place for your current or potential club members and volunteers to get information about your…