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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 concluded the year’s major fundraising efforts. Many have even allocated all of the funds for the year, as the school shifts its focus toward year-end tasks for the last month or more. As the PTA or PTO Treasurer,…
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, and efficiency within your Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) or Association (PTA). Whether you are creating or revising your PTO’s standing rules, let’s explore how to get started. What are Standing Rules? A list of standing rules help to…
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 that are collected and used. In a nutshell, you want to make sure player dues and other donations are put to good use, without extending beyond your means. With limited resources, teams must strategically allocate funds for essential…
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 Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip podcast. I’m Cyndi Meuchel, and today we’re talking about how to make your financial reports so sexy, people will read them. So, truth be told, I Googled that topic before I started this podcast,…
Tips for Filling Open Nonprofit Board Positions
Joining the board of a nonprofit organization can be a deeply fulfilling experience. It is a chance to contribute to your community and support a cause you care about. Whether it is for a PTO, Booster Club, Charity, Art Group or Service Club, these positions help make a tangible difference in the world. However, filling…
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 day-to-day routines. In the midst of academic pursuits and extracurricular activities, it’s a good time for a powerful reminder—to love one another. Valentine’s day is a light and fun holiday dedicated to celebrating the bonds of friendship and…
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 in the adventures of shaping your community’s future. The decisions you make in the these early days of the year will carve a path to a successful and well-managed year ahead. Steer your HOA toward a year filled…
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 to set the stage for the remaining months of the school year. While most boosters have their financial start date on July 1st, the post-holiday period offers a unique opportunity to re-evaluate your plan, reinvigorate the group and…
Our Top Nonprofit Blogs of 2023
As we step into a new year, let’s pause and reflect on the extraordinary journey that was 2023. Amidst challenges and uncertainties in the nonprofit world, there is a remarkable resilience, adaptability and light. Our top blogs for this year mirror the dynamic spirit of the nonprofit sector, featuring a mix of the familiar and…
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 the full-time dedication of paid staff, these organizations often face unique challenges in raising awareness and garnering support for their causes. In this tactical guide, we’ll walk through the transformative potential of social media in your marketing strategy,…