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How to Set Your New Board up for Success
Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I’m Cyndi Meuchel, and today, we’re talking about board transitions. Carla writes: Our group is coming to the end of our Financial Year and the end of our Board Members’…

How to Choose the Right Online Payment Platform for Your Group
Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel. How to accept online payments is a common question we address here at MoneyMinder. Mollie writes: We’d like to start accepting dues payments from…

How to Get Started as a Sports Team Treasurer
We all know the benefits of sports for kids. From improved health and stress relief to social and life skills, sports are an important part of youth development. But the fact is, it takes time, people and a little bit of money to run a sports league. And where there is money being exchanged, there…

Qualities of a Top Notch Treasurer
Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host, Cyndi Meuchel. Toni writes: We’re starting to look for a new Treasurer for next year; what are some of the qualities we should be looking for?…

Getting Started as the PTA Treasurer
By definition, the PTO or PTA Treasurer is responsible for all funds that pass through the organization’s doors. This includes money collected at events and fundraisers, disbursement of funds and ensuring accurate bookkeeping. Being the PTA treasurer can seem like a big responsibility at first, but not when the role has been properly defined. Once…

It’s Your First PTA Meeting of the Year. What do you do?
Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. 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. Alexis writes: I’m nervous about my first board meeting. Can you explain what I…

How to Increase Involvement in Your Volunteer Group
Following is a transcript from this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Podcast. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I’m your host Cyndi Meuchel with MoneyMinder where we’re hoping to make your life as a volunteer easier. Cathy asks if we have any tips for increasing involvement in her group? She notes it seems…

Suggestions for Dealing With Volunteer Burnout
Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. 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. Sierra writes: We’re only halfway into our year, have only a handful of volunteers,…

Is it Safe to Give Out My Nonprofit’s EIN Number?
Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Podcast. 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. Justin writes: Some folks are asking for our EIN number. Is it safe to give…

Can Your Booster Club Require Participation?
Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast from MoneyMinder. 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. Erin asks: Can my booster club require students or parents to participate in a…