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Treasurer's Tip Podcast

How to Evaluate Nonprofit Insurance Options

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 with MoneyMinder where our goal is to make your life as a volunteer way easier. Olivia writes: My PTO just formed. We’re trying to figure out what kind of insurance we…

Treasurer's Tip Podcast

Does Your Nonprofit Group Need Insurance?

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, with MoneyMinder where our goal is to make your life as a volunteer way easier. Ella writes: My PTA is really small and doesn’t generate much revenue. Do we really need…

Treasurer's Tip Podcast

Do You Have to File Taxes if You Break Even?

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. Payam writes: My group is tax exempt with the IRS. Since we break even every…

Treasurer's Tip Podcast

Suggestions for Enforcing HOA Rules

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 with MoneyMinder where we’re hoping to make your life as a volunteer way easier. Dani writes: We have some homeowners that are out of compliance with our CC&Rs. What’s the best…

church community building

30 Church Community Building Ideas

If your church is simply going through the motions of putting on Sunday mass and passing the donation basket without any community involvement, you may soon have a problem with fewer attendees. After all, community is the way people connect. Your congregation is more likely to feel motivated to stick with you and share your…

Treasurer's Tip Podcast

What Your HOA Can and Cannot Regulate

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 with MoneyMinder where we’re hoping to make your life as a volunteer easier. Justin asks: What kinds of things can our HOA regulate? To figure out what kinds of things…

How to Use QR Codes at Fundraising Events

How to Use QR Codes at Fundraising Events

Do you remember back in the day when QR Codes were going to be the next big thing? You just had to download a QR Code reader app and then you could be connected to a website in seconds, without having to type in a lengthy URL. Then, for a little while, it seemed like…

healthy concession stand snacks

Grab & Go: 30 Healthier Concession Stand Ideas

Ah, the wonderful concession stand: arming kids and adults alike with Cheetos® and Snickers® for decades. Whether you have been tasked with stocking your concession stand for the local theater production or for the football season, one thing’s for sure. People love to support groups by filling their bellies! Many times, a concession stand is…

Top 10 Nonprofit Blogs 2021

Year End Round Up: Our Top 10 Posts of 2021

Wow, where has 2021 gone? This was another exciting year in the world of volunteer-run nonprofits. Just when we were getting used to managing things virtually, everything went back in person. Now it seems we will be living in a hybrid world indefinitely, and nonprofits will continue to show their resilience and adaptability as they…

Small Nonprofit Group Donation Receipts 101

Donation Receipts: Who, What, When, Why and How (With Examples)

For the charitable groups that MoneyMinder serves — Parent Groups, Booster Clubs, Sports Teams, Scouts, Churches, Social and Service Nonprofits — donations are a major driver of success. After all, the support and services you provide to people come at a monetary cost. The more donations you receive, the more support and services you can…