nonprofit

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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 role in providing financial and moral support for students and staff at your school. By raising funds for these activities, you are directly helping young people by providing an outlet for creativity, physical activity and social interaction —…

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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 that help your group reach its goals. They are willing to donate their time and energy — one of our most precious gifts — to make a difference. So, why not take the time to show gratitude toward…

Multi-Generational-Volunteers

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. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel with MoneyMinder. Today we’re going to talk about recruiting volunteers. Todd writes: We rely on volunteers to fulfill our mission. Lately, my group has…

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Running a Successful Raffle Ticket Fundraiser

The very first raffle is believed to have been held in 15th Century Italy. The game was popularized in England in the 1700’s, and it is still widely popular today. One of the ways in which you may have experienced a raffle is via a raffle ticket fundraiser in support of a nonprofit or club…

Personal Liability for Nonprofit Board Members

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. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel, and today we’re discussing personal liability in your volunteer role. Kyle says: I’ve been asked to volunteer as a board member for my HOA.…

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Cleaning Up and Organizing Your Group’s Records

Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast from MoneyMinder, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel, and we’re talking about cleanup. Well, sort of. So, Anne writes: I was just appointed Treasurer and am realizing that our records have not…

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Top 50 Animal Nonprofits with a Great Reputation

Animal protection is an important cause that has been gaining more attention in recent years. Just like injustices inflicted on humans have come to light thanks to the internet, smartphones and social media, animal cruelty, exploitation, neglect and loss of habitat are all topics that have been brought to the top of mind for many.…

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Financial Tracking & Recordkeeping for Major Products or Purchases

Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast from MoneyMinder, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel and today,and we’re talking about planning for major projects. Zach writes: Our group is planning for a playground that we’d like to build in…

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How to Use Your MoneyMinder Store for an Online Holiday Fundraiser

The holidays are a big time of year for many nonprofits that rely on the generosity of others as their primary source of funding. We’re talking about fundraisers, and during the holiday season, there are plenty of opportunities. Not only are people already opening up their pocketbooks to purchase gifts, they also need a lot…

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What Does Tax-Exempt Status Mean?

Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast from MoneyMinder, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel, and we’re talking about something everybody loves to talk about – paying taxes. Reyna writes: Does tax-exempt status mean we are exempt…