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Top Challenges School Group Treasurers Face, and How to Overcome Them (PTO, PTA, Booster Clubs)
So, you’ve just become the treasurer for your school’s PTO, PTA, or Booster Club. First of all — thank you! This is one of the most important volunteer roles in any school group. But if you’re feeling a little overwhelmed, you’re not alone. You might be thinking: Where do I find everything?How do I keep…
13 Questions to Ask the Outgoing Treasurer of Your School or Parent Group
Taking over as treasurer for your school PTO, PTA, or booster club? One of the smartest things you can do is schedule a meeting with the outgoing treasurer. Whether you’re brand new to nonprofit finances or stepping into a familiar role, a thoughtful handoff conversation can prevent confusion and set you up for success. Here…
The Volunteer Treasurer’s Guide to Nonprofit Financial Reports
What, Why and When to Use 25 Different Nonprofit Reports Managing finances for a volunteer-run nonprofit can feel overwhelming at times—especially when you open your accounting software to find a long list of unfamiliar reports. What’s the difference between a Balance Sheet and an Income Statement? When should you use a Reconciliation Report? Do you…
Nonprofit Reimbursement Approvals: Ditch the Old School Paper Chase
Simplifying Reimbursements for Nonprofits Processing reimbursements can be a time-consuming and sometimes frustrating part of your role as a nonprofit treasurer. Depending on your organization’s bylaws, your nonprofit reimbursement policy may require you to obtain approvals and signatures before reimbursing an expense. This can lead to delays in group members being reimbursed, potentially causing financial…
Do I Need Nonprofit-Specific Accounting Software?
For many volunteer treasurers, the choice of accounting software is often inherited rather than chosen. In other words, they use whatever is passed down to them. Unfortunately, this often comes with little to no training, and sometimes, the treasurer has no accounting experience at all. One of the unique challenges of nonprofit organizations-especially those run…
Financial Risk Assessment Checklist for Nonprofits
Serving on the board of a nonprofit organization can be a labor of love. Whether you’re the President or Treasurer, you’re driven by a mission to make a meaningful impact. However, as they say, “with great purpose comes great responsibility.” This is especially true when it comes to managing and protecting your nonprofit’s finances. A…
MoneyMinder’s Top 10 Blog Articles of 2024
Here at MoneyMinder, we’re always focused on providing valuable resources to help organizations like nonprofits, school groups, sports teams and community groups stay on track with their finances. Whether you’re managing a budget, planning a fundraiser or handling donations, our nonprofit blogs are designed to offer practical advice and insights to keep things running smoothly.…
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 try a restaurant fundraiser? It’s truly a win-win-win: you raise money for your group, you support a local restaurant, and everyone gets to eat. And who doesn’t love to eat? Of course, many groups use a middleman for…
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 eligible to file IRS Form 990-EZ. This form is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after your financial year ends. So a group with a January 1 start date needs to file by May 15th.…
Nonprofit Best Practices: Fiscal Year Alignment
Many nonprofits find themselves in a situation where their budget period, bylaws and financial software don’t align with their official year as stated with the IRS an their Secretary of State. While it’s possible to manage this with extra effort (and risk), there’s a much simpler solution: fiscal year alignment. Benefits of Fiscal Year Alignment…
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