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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.…

Nonprofit Fiscal Financial Year Alignment

Nonprofit Best Practices: Fiscal Year Alignment

Many nonprofits find themselves in a situation where their budget period, bylaws and financial software don’t align with their official year as stated with the IRS an their Secretary of State. While it’s possible to manage this with extra effort (and risk), there’s a much simpler solution: fiscal year alignment. Benefits of Fiscal Year Alignment…

New Year Nonprofit Treasurer

New Year Startup Tips for Nonprofit Treasurers

Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I’m Cyndi Meuchel, and today we’re talking about New Year Start-Up Tips for volunteer treasurers. So, is your group maybe just starting up a new financial year right now? Do you have a changeover in officers? Are you trying to get your feet on the ground and your…

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The Nonprofit Officer Exit: 5 Steps for a Compliant Transition

In this week’s Two Minute Treasurer Tip Podcast, Cyndi discusses the topic of the nonprofit officer transitions. The officer exit is an occurrence every small nonprofit will go through, with some going through it each year. Here’s a transcript, with an audio below. Transitioning treasurers in an organization usually requires a fair bit of training.…

Prepare for a Nonprofit Audit

How to Prepare for Your Nonprofit Group’s Audit

Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I’m Cyndi Meuchel, and today we’re talking about how to prepare for your audit. Ideally, you will have been preparing for your group’s audit, or sometimes it’s called a financial review, all year long by tracking transactions, reconciling your bank accounts, and basically keeping your paperwork organized. If…

501c3 Status Revoked

What to do if Your 501(c)(3) Status Was Revoked

Following is a transcript from this episode of MoneyMinder’s Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I’m Cyndi Meuchel, and today we’re talking about what to do if your group’s tax-exempt status was revoked. According to the IRS, if an organization fails to abide by their rules, they may be…

Club Treasurer Monthly Audit

Should Club Treasurers do a Monthly Audit, an Annual Audit, or Both?

Following is a transcript from this episode of MoneyMinder’s Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I’m Cyndi Meuchel, and today we’re talking about monthly versus annual audits. Do club treasurers need to do both? You’re likely familiar with the idea of holding an annual audit – that’s where you…

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How to Make your Treasurer Reports So Sexy People Will Look (and Listen)

Following is a transcript from this episode of MoneyMinder’s Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip podcast. I’m Cyndi Meuchel, and today we’re talking about how to make your financial reports so sexy, people will read them. So, truth be told, I Googled that topic before I started this podcast,…

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New Data Shows the State of Volunteering in the U.S.

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’m Cyndi Meuchel, and today we’re talking about the state of volunteerism in the U.S. So, every two years the U.S. Census Bureau and AmeriCorps conduct studies around formal volunteering, informal…

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Should I Use My Personal or a Shared Email Address for Group Software Like MoneyMinder?

Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast from MoneyMinder, with audio/video below. Listen to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast wherever you get your podcasts: Listen on YouTube | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple | Listen on Amazon | Listen on Audible Personal Versus Generic Logins Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I’m Cyndi Meuchel, and…