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15 Quick & Easy Giving Tuesday Ideas for Nonprofits

Here at MoneyMinder, we're passionate about supporting small and mid-sized nonprofits. We truly believe in the impact…

50+ Restaurants that do Fundraisers without a Middleman in 2025

Looking to host a fundraiser for your local nonprofit, school, sports team or community group? Why not…

990-EZ Extension: What is IRS Form 8868?

If you're a small, tax-exempt organization with gross receipts averaging between $50,000 and $200,000, you are likely…

8 Strategies for Reducing Conflict in Your Volunteer-Based Nonprofit

Volunteer-based nonprofits are the backbone of many communities. At MoneyMinder, we've been working with these groups since…

Nonprofit Best Practices: Fiscal Year Alignment

Many nonprofits find themselves in a situation where their budget period, bylaws and financial software don't align…

What is a Form 990-N?

IRS Form 990-N, often referred to as the "e-Postcard", is a document that most small, tax-exempt organizations…

How to Get Volunteers Up to Speed Quickly

As a leader, it can be frustrating when it feels easier to do everything yourself rather than…

101 Holiday Fundraising Ideas for School Groups: PTOs, PTAs, Booster Clubs & Sports

The holiday season is a time of joy, giving and community. It is also a prime opportunity…

Nonprofit Treasurer Forms & Templates: A Tip From Cyndi

https://youtu.be/-UUU-MU0_74?si=-Too5BwLu5uYUQy_ So, you're the new treasurer? Congratulations! No matter how you got here, you've got an important…

The Treasurer’s Report: Everything You Need to Know

The Treasurer's Report is a critical document for any nonprofit, no matter the size. Many large nonprofits…

How to Find the EIN Number for Your School Group (PTA, PTO, Boosters)

School groups play a vital role in supporting schools and students. But, to ensure their continued success…

PTO / PTA Treasurer Duties: A Month-to-Month Guide

Raising your hand to be your PTO or PTA Treasurer might seem like a straightforward task. How…

The Nonprofit Officer Exit: 5 Steps for a Compliant Transition

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHg9Fpcr8UU In this week's Two Minute Treasurer Tip Podcast, Cyndi discusses the topic of the nonprofit officer…

PTO & PTA Treasurer’s Summer Checklist

10 Ways for Parent Group Treasurers to Wrap Up and Prepare As a busy parent volunteer, we…

How to Prepare for Your Nonprofit Group’s Audit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sb3NcF3mxiQ&t=4s Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I’m Cyndi Meuchel, and today we’re talking about how…

How to Get Started as a Group or Club Treasurer

So, you've become your group or club's treasurer! Whether it was a volunteer move or you've been…

Which Form 990 do PTOs and PTAs Need to File?

The world of tax forms can be confusing for Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs) and Associations (PTAs). Let's…

Year-End Tips for Outgoing Nonprofit Treasurers

Following is a transcript from this episode of MoneyMinder’s Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGJJ0eKMk0A Welcome to…

How to Start a PTO or PTA at Your Child’s School

Whether it's the need for playground equipment or funding for a class field trip, classroom supplies, technology…

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…

What is the Role of a Treasurer?

This article was originally written in 2013 and was edited in 2024. The treasurer of a nonprofit…

The Magic Formula for PTO & PTA Budgets

A budget is the foundation of success for any nonprofit, and that includes Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO)…

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…

End-of-Year Checklist for PTO & PTA Treasurers

As the end of the school year approaches, many Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs) and Associations (PTAs) have…

How to Create Effective Standing Rules for Your PTO

As an essential component of organizational governance, standing rules play a vital role in maintaining continuity, clarity,…

The Essential Guide to Youth Sports Team Accounting

Good accounting practices are essential for youth sports teams to ensure transparency and accountability of the funds…

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…

Tips for Filling Open Nonprofit Board Positions

Joining the board of a nonprofit organization can be a deeply fulfilling experience. It is a chance…

Sweet Success: 20 Quick and Easy School Valentine’s Fundraisers

Around this point in the school year, students and teachers have hit their stride, settling into familiar…

10 Ways for Your HOA Board to Kickstart the New Fiscal Year

Most Homeowners Associations operate on the fiscal year starting January 1st. So, welcome to a new year…

5 Ways to Set Your Booster Club Up for Success This New Year

As the calendar turns and the new year unfolds, booster clubs find themselves in a key time…

Our Top Nonprofit Blogs of 2023

As we step into a new year, let's pause and reflect on the extraordinary journey that was…

Social Media for Nonprofits: 20 Tactical Campaign Tips

At the heart of every volunteer-based nonprofit lies an unyielding passion to make a difference. Yet, without…

Alleviating Board Burnout: Rekindling the Passion in Nonprofit Directors

Much like in the business world, in the world of nonprofits, the dedication of the Board of…

How MoneyMinder Supports a Paperless Workflow for Treasurers

As Treasurer for your group, you play a critical role in managing finances and keeping track of…

5 Benefits of Using a Budget

Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast from MoneyMinder, with audio/video below.…

How to Start a Concession Stand: A Guide for Boosters & Other School Clubs

Booster Clubs play an integral role in supporting school sports teams and other extracurricular activities. One of…

10 Tips for Masterful (and Meaningful) Meetings for Small Nonprofit Groups

Is your small nonprofit group (PTA, Boosters, Scouts, Service or Social Club) struggling to make the most…

Getting Started as Treasurer [Video]

So, you’ve just become the new treasurer for your nonprofit. Way to go! But now what? Here…

Pickleball Management: Building Financial Transparency and Trust in Your Club

If you aren't already familiar with the sport of pickeball, you are missing out on a nationwide…