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Treasurer's Tip Podcast

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

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, and I’m the Co-Owner of MoneyMinder, where our goal is to make your life as treasurer easier. That’s why we share these tips and tools. However, remember every group operates differently,…

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Handling Cash and Why You Should Try Not To

Cash is king, right? These days, that sentiment is becoming less true. Online banking, peer payment apps, cryptocurrency and more, cash seems like the messy big sister. Why messy? First of all, cash is tangible, and much more bound to being lost. In the same vein, it’s much easier for those handling cash to swipe…

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The Fine Line of Enforcing HOA Rules

Rules were made to be broken, right? Well, not entirely. Especially when your job is to keep homeowners happy. When rules aren’t followed, affected homeowners get cranky. And just who do they get cranky with? The HOA, of course. If you’re on your community’s Homeowners Association, enforcing HOA rules might be black and white, or…

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5 Most Common Types of Nonprofit Insurance Coverage

We hate to be so strict, but your nonprofit needs insurance. Period. Why? These days, no one should agree to sit on a nonprofit board that doesn’t have adequate insurance coverage. As an officer your personal assets can be exposed to risk. If your nonprofit is sued and lacks proper insurance, you could lose your savings, your…

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PTA Fundraising Rules & Guidelines

Fundraisers can account for a large portion of parent group activities. Though fundraising is a major undertaking it is far from standardized. There is a large variety of PTA/PTO fundraisers ranging from creative jog-a-thons to math marathons to more sophisticated online campaigns through sites like Kickstarter and Razoo. Reasons for fundraising are diverse. Each school and…