nonprofits
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…
Nonprofit Reimbursement Approvals: Ditch the Old School Paper Chase
Simplifying Reimbursements for Nonprofits Processing reimbursements can be a time-consuming and sometimes frustrating part of your role as a nonprofit treasurer. Depending on your organization’s bylaws, your nonprofit reimbursement policy may require you to obtain approvals and signatures before reimbursing an expense. This can lead to delays in group members being reimbursed, potentially causing financial…
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…
5 Nonprofit Compliance Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them
Running a nonprofit is no small feat. Between fundraising efforts, volunteers, accounting and meetings, it’s easy to let nonprofit compliance take a back seat. However, neglecting your compliance responsibilities can lead to fines, penalties, the loss of your tax exempt status and damage to your reputation. If that’s not bad enough, if noncompliance is not…
Financial Risk Assessment Checklist for Nonprofits
Serving on the board of a nonprofit organization can be a labor of love. Whether you’re the President or Treasurer, you’re driven by a mission to make a meaningful impact. However, as they say, “with great purpose comes great responsibility.” This is especially true when it comes to managing and protecting your nonprofit’s finances. A…
How to Deal with Nonprofit Board Decisions that You Don’t Agree With
In the nonprofit world, many factors go into board decisions—budgets, strategy, stakeholder interests and more. It’s inevitable that, at some point, you’ll find yourself in disagreement with a board decision. In this week’s Two-Minute Treasurer Tip Podcast, Cyndi shares some tips for navigating these waters and turning moments of tension into an opportunity for growth.…
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