nonprofits

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Our Top 10 Nonprofit Blogs of 2019

We’ve said it before, but where has the time gone this year!? We celebrated our 16th year in business in 2019. We grew, especially in our HOA and Parent Group sectors. We enjoyed working with each of our customers to help them tackle their finances, freeing up their time to meet their mission. And we’ve…

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How to Give a Treasurer’s Report at Your Next Meeting

If you’ve been newly elected as treasurer for your Parent Group, HOA, Sports Team or any other volunteer-based nonprofit organization, don’t worry. We have lots of resources to help you not just survive but succeed as treasurer. One of the first tasks you will want to master is the act of giving a treasurer’s report…

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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…

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10 Easy Giving Tuesday Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits

What is Giving Tuesday? It became popular as a hashtag, #GivingTuesday, on social media where people began sharing charitable donations. It takes place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This year, in 2019, Giving Tuesday falls on December 3rd. The movement is meant to bring people together for one specific day of charity. It is successful…

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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,…

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15 Tips for Managing Volunteers

When it comes to nonprofit success, a key ingredient is the volunteers. And while some organizations have the luxury of a healthy volunteer base, others find it a struggle to attract volunteers. To make matters worse, it’s often hard to keep volunteers around. The truth is that people these days are busy and overworked. If…

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Setting Up Recurring Donations on a Shoestring Budget

Do you feel like you’re constantly pestering members and donors for their money? It can be mentally draining and downright nerve-racking to have to make yet another call or hit send on the same old email asking for donations. Chances are, the donor on the other end of the line is equally as exhausted from…

Most Valuable Volunteer MVV

Meet Ann.

Ann Bailey is our Most Valuable Volunteer for August 2019. Ann has lived in Clear Lake, Iowa since 2001. She enjoys life there with her husband Todd and sons Brandon and Tyler, who has Down Syndrome. She loves volunteering and being involved in her community.  Ann is very passionate about her organization, Down Syndrome Association…

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Sports Leadership & Motivation Quotes for Kids

For coaches of youth sports, it’s easy to see the valuable lessons kids learn through the game. As a parent of a child who plays sports, you understand the hard effort and heart she puts into the game, no matter how competitive the league. Sports teach our children resilience, leadership, teamwork and time management skills,…

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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…