nonprofits

25 Best Nonprofits to Donate to (Over 95 Percent Charitable Commitment)

If you are fortunate enough to have some extra funds to donate this year, there are certainly…

Record-Keeping Rules: What Kind of Records do I Need to Keep?

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How to Handle “Lost Check” Requests for Checks You’ve Issued

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Mini Audits: What They Are and How to Conduct One

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3 Steps to Changing Your Financial Year

Are you looking to change your financial year? Whether your nonprofit group was set up a month…

Reasons to Use Check Request & Reimbursement Forms

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Financial / Fiscal Years and How They Impact You

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Debit Cards: Pros and Cons for Your Nonprofit

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Why is it Important to Reconcile My Account?

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How to Present the Treasurer’s Report at Your Next Board Meeting

Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer's Tip…

25 Good Things to Do With Your Kids as Summer Rolls On

Are your kids lamenting their boredom yet again as the hot summer continues? Do you feel like…

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…

QR Codes for Fundraising: Still Very Much Alive

Quick Response or QR codes were first introduced in 1994 to track vehicles during manufacturing. Then, marketers…

Are PTAs Tax-Exempt?

Most, although not all, of the groups we serve here at MoneyMinder are classified as 501(c)(3). When…

Do You Need to File a Tax Return if Your Group Had No Activity?

It's been a tough year for too many reasons to count. From virtual fundraising to online holiday…

11 Virtual Community Service Ideas

At the time of this writing, it has been 394 days since the first COVID case was…

10 Banking Rules for Small Nonprofit Groups

Over our 17 years in business, we have learned a lot about best practices for nonprofit banking.…

How is a Typical Booster Club Management Team Structured?

Booster Clubs exist to provide a financial "boost" for student activities. And as we've written about in…

Our Top 10 Nonprofit Blogs of 2020

As we begin a new year, we'd like to take a moment to reflect upon a year…

2021 Outlook: The State of Volunteerism in the U.S.

Many of us will not bat an eye when it comes to bidding 2020 adieu. It has…

Maintaining a Positive Fundraising Event ROI (with a Note About Virtual Fundraising ROI)

Although many fundraising events have a great underlying purpose, sometimes there simply is not enough focus on…

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…

Ways to Grow Your Lions Club Membership

There are over 48,000 Lions Clubs the world over. Over 1.4 million people volunteer through local Lions…

Nonprofit Management in the Face of the Coronavirus Crisis

We know that, as a volunteer, you move mountains. And now you’re probably looking at moving mountain…

Attracting Awesome Volunteers

Groups that are purpose-driven depend on volunteers for everything from fulfilling their mission statement to fundraising to…

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…

Preventing Volunteer Burnout

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the national rate of volunteerism fell to a low point of…

Donor Appreciation Ideas: 20 Ways to Show Donor Love in 2020

2020, wow. The New Year and decade is upon us! If one of your new year’s resolutions…

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…

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…

Starting a Nonprofit Organization Checklist

If you’re reading this, you are either thinking of starting a nonprofit organization or you’ve officially decided…

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…

Sample Lions Club Meeting Agenda

About Lions Lions Club International is the largest service club in the world. Since 1917 (that’s over…

15 Tips for Managing Volunteers

When it comes to nonprofit success, a key ingredient is the volunteers. And while some organizations have…

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…

Meet Ann.

Ann Bailey is our Most Valuable Volunteer for August 2019. Ann has lived in Clear Lake, Iowa…

Sports Leadership & Motivation Quotes for Kids

For coaches of youth sports, it’s easy to see the valuable lessons kids learn through the game.…

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…

Printable Rotary Club Meeting Template

Rotary Club meetings are essential for the success of the club. Meetings are typically held weekly and…

Planning Effective Nonprofit Meetings When Spring Fever Kicks In

When springtime rolls around after a long winter, all you want to do is be outside in…