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Recruiting a New Generation of Members to your Kiwanis Club

One hundred million dollars raised. Eighteen million service hours completed. 150,000 service projects staged. And that’s just one year! With a goal of improving the world for children, Kiwanis has a big mission. With projects such that work toward the elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus and the elimination of Iodine Deficiency Disorders, Kiwanis’ impact…

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The Do’s & Don’ts of Technology and Nonprofits

It used to be that technology and nonprofits were like oil and water. Technology costs money, and nonprofits don’t have much in the coffers. But, as tech companies and services boom, free entry models and nonprofit pricing tiers are becoming more common. Even small nonprofits are now able to incorporate technology to maximize communication and…

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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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Booster Clubs for STEM Groups

Booster Clubs are a great way to raise funds for a school group or organization. Most often run by the parents of students involved in a particular group, a Booster Club operates with a mix of volunteer hours, membership dues and donations. Booster Clubs are most often known for supporting athletics. They could supplement funds…

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15 Printable, Free Volunteer Thank You Cards Featuring Volunteer Appreciation Quotes

We’re all about sharing the love this year, whether it’s for donors, members, students or volunteers. There have been some sage words of wisdom about volunteers over the years, so why reinvent the wheel when it comes to thanking them for their service? Send one of these free, inspirational volunteer appreciation quotes to volunteers the…

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How to Make it Easy to Get Recurring Donors [Faith Based Organizations]

Whether you’re a new church or a youth group, you understand that donors of any kind, big or small, are the support behind your faith-based organization. They allow you financial freedom to focus on your mission and goals. So how can you encourage one-time donors to become recurring donors? Here are a few ideas for…

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How do PTAs, PTOs and Other Parent Groups File Taxes?

Parent Group, PTO & PTA Taxes 101 Taxes. If you dislike doing your own personal taxes, you’re likely not looking forward to filing your nonprofit’s taxes. Right?! Like it or not, Parent Teacher Associations and Organizations who have a federal exemption (think 501(c)3 status) must file a 990, 990N, or 990EZ every year. But how?…

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Sample Lions Club Meeting Agenda

About Lions Lions Club International is the largest service club in the world. Since 1917 (that’s over 100 years!), millions of members have served in thousands of clubs across hundreds of countries. That’s a lot of numbers and a lot of impact. The mission of the Lions is to “empower volunteers to serve their communities,…

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15 Tips for Managing Volunteers

When it comes to nonprofit success, a key ingredient is the volunteers. And while some organizations have the luxury of a healthy volunteer base, others find it a struggle to attract volunteers. To make matters worse, it’s often hard to keep volunteers around. The truth is that people these days are busy and overworked. If…

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Sports Leadership & Motivation Quotes for Kids

For coaches of youth sports, it’s easy to see the valuable lessons kids learn through the game. As a parent of a child who plays sports, you understand the hard effort and heart she puts into the game, no matter how competitive the league. Sports teach our children resilience, leadership, teamwork and time management skills,…