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Arizona PTA Lifetime Achievement Award Goes to One of Our Own
MoneyMinder is always honored to share the achievements of its employees. This time it’s a big one. Our very own Jackie Edmonds was just awarded the Arizona PTA Lifetime Achievement Award. These awards are given out at the State PTA’s annual convention to honor unwavering dedication and exceptional contributions. The Arizona PTA Lifetime Achievement Award…

20 Printable Teacher Appreciation Gift Tags
Teachers play a pivotal role in our children’s lives. They impart their knowledge and skills in an environment that promotes learning, curiosity and critical thinking. They shape the character of each child by helping them to develop values, attitudes and beliefs that will guide them throughout their lives. They serve as mentors, guides and role…

Getting Started as the PTA Treasurer
By definition, the PTO or PTA Treasurer is responsible for all funds that pass through the organization’s doors. This includes money collected at events and fundraisers, disbursement of funds and ensuring accurate bookkeeping. Being the PTA treasurer can seem like a big responsibility at first, but not when the role has been properly defined. Once…

Liability Insurance for Your Nonprofit Group
Special podcast series featuring R.V. Nuccio & Associates. Liability insurance – What is it? What does it cover? And what are the consequences for your nonprofit & its leaders if you don’t have it? Kerri McDonald from R.V. Nuccio provides answers to these questions. MoneyMinder has been supporting volunteer-run nonprofit treasurers for nearly two decades.…

Shifting Responsibilities From Schools to Parent Groups
Special podcast series featuring R.V. Nuccio & Associates. Parent groups are increasingly taking on financial obligations that schools traditionally used to. Things like salaries, daycare and the purchase of playground equipment can increase the risk of volunteer board members. Kerri McDonald from R.V. Nuccio & Associates talks about how to navigate these situations. MoneyMinder has…

What Type of Insurance Does Your Parent Group Need?
Special podcast series featuring R.V. Nuccio & Associates. Confused about the types of insurance your parent group needs and what they all cover? Kerri McDonald from R.V. Nuccio & Associates explains different types of policies you might consider and provides examples of each. Whether you are new to your role or a seasoned veteran we…

Why Does Your Parent Group Need Insurance?
Special podcast series featuring R.V. Nuccio & Associates. Kerri McDonald from R.V. Nuccio & Associates helps us understand the world of insurance as it relates to your parent group. She shares with us the ins & outs, shares some examples, and provides suggestions to reduce your risk. Whether you are new to your role or…

3 Steps to Changing Your Financial Year
Are you looking to change your financial year? Whether your nonprofit group was set up a month or a decade ago, there could be compelling reasons to change your tax year. For example, if you set up your Booster Club or Parent Group (PTA, PTO, PTSA) on the calendar year, you may have later realized…

10 Virtual Booster Club Fundraising Ideas
Your booster club is on a mission to support a team, group, program or organization. Of all the ways you do this, there is one common theme: money. It takes money to pay for uniforms, equipment, facilities, food, events and sometimes staff. And while schools across the world have a variety of policies around in-person…

10 Easy Middle School Icebreakers
Being in the middle can be hard sometimes. You don’t get quite as much guidance as you did in the beginning since you’re not new. And you may not get as much recognition as you do at the end. Such is the progression from elementary to middle and high school. And yet, the transition from…