payments
Choosing the best nonprofit payment platform in 2026
Trying to pick the best way for your group to collect payments or donations? You’ve probably seen a ton of options. Cash, checks, Venmo, Stripe, PayPal, Cheddar Up—it can get confusing. Not every platform works the same, especially for nonprofits that need to track every dollar and stay compliant. Here’s a simple guide, updated for…
MoneyMinder Users Get Lower Fees & More Features with a FREE Cheddar Up Team Plan
Managing payments for your volunteer-run organization shouldn’t feel like herding cats—every payment coming from a different direction. Between membership dues, fundraiser sales, event tickets, and donations, keeping track of who paid for what can quickly become overwhelming. Without the right system, details slip through the cracks fast. Relief is here! Meet the MoneyMinder Store, a…
The Risks of Using Payment Tools Without Financial Management Tools
When your volunteer organization needs to start collecting payments, you might start looking at PayPal, Venmo, Square, Stripe or even one of those newer platforms like Zeffy or Givebutter. They’re easy to set up, they look professional, and people can pay with just a few clicks. Treasurer role handled, right? Not quite. While these payment…
Everything You Need to Know About Accepting Checks as a Small Nonprofit
When everyone carries a smartphone that can handle anything from buying coffee to paying bills, does your nonprofit really need to bother with old-fashioned paper checks? It may surprise you to hear that most of the organizations using MoneyMinder do accept checks, although most combine them with cash and digital options. Checks offer a few…
MoneyMinder Store vs. Paypal, Square, Venmo and Zelle for Groups
The History of Moneyminder Store (A CheddarUp Partnership) MoneyMinder has served nonprofit groups — like PTAs, PTOs, Boosters, Sports, Scouts, Social, Service and Faith-Based Clubs — for nearly two decades. Over the years, we’ve added countless other groups like Homeowners Associations, Volunteer Fire Departments, Historical Societies, Garden Clubs, Animal Rescue Groups and even Quilters Clubs…
How to Choose the Right Online Payment Platform for Your Group
Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel. How to accept online payments is a common question we address here at MoneyMinder. Mollie writes: We’d like to start accepting dues payments from…
How to Choose the Right Payment Processor for Your Group
Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host, Cyndi Meuchel, Co-Owner of MoneyMinder, where our goal is to make your life as a volunteer really easy. Today I’m answering the following question: What recommendations do you have for selecting a method…
Debit Cards: Pros and Cons for Your Nonprofit
Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast! I am your host, Cyndi Meuchel, co-owner of MoneyMinder, where our goal is to make your life as a volunteer way easier. That’s why we share these tips and tools, but keep in mind, every group operates…
How to Sell Tickets for Nonprofit Events (Virtual or In-Person)
For many nonprofits, events are the backbone of financial success. Fundraising like ticket sales, auctions and food service tends to fall into place more easily when everyone comes together for the cause. But the Coronavirus pandemic has certainly altered the way we do many things. Nonprofit events are no exception. A recent survey from Kindful…
Nonprofit Mobile Credit Card Processing for Dues, Donations & More
Challenges of Old Payment Methods If your nonprofit isn’t set up to collect payments on-the-go, you could be missing out. Not only do mobile payment processors allow you to collect secure, PCI-Compliant payments, they overcome several challenges. Let’s compare the alternatives: Benefits of Mobile Payment Processing for Nonprofits Now that we’ve got those points out…
Connect your Stripe Account to MoneyMinder PRO to directly download transactions, saving you time and effort. You just review the transactions to ensure they are properly categorized and fill out any required fields.
Connect your Venmo account to MoneyMinder PRO to directly download transactions, saving you time and effort. You just review the transactions to ensure they are properly categorized and fill out any required fields.
Connect your Bank, Paypal and Square accounts to MoneyMinder PRO to directly download transactions, saving you time and effort. You just review the transactions to ensure they are properly categorized and fill out any required fields.
Connect your Bank, Paypal and Square accounts to MoneyMinder PRO to directly download transactions, saving you time and effort. You just review the transactions to ensure they are properly categorized and fill out any required fields.
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Connect your Bank, Square and PayPal accounts to MoneyMinder PRO to directly download transactions, saving you time and effort. You just review the transactions to ensure they are properly categorized and fill out any required fields.