treasurer tips

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The Nonprofit Officer Exit: 5 Steps for a Compliant Transition

In this week’s Two Minute Treasurer Tip Podcast, Cyndi discusses the topic of the nonprofit officer transitions. The officer exit is an occurrence every small nonprofit will go through, with some going through it each year. Here’s a transcript, with an audio below. Transitioning treasurers in an organization usually requires a fair bit of training.…

PTA Treasurer Summer Duties

PTO & PTA Treasurer’s Summer Checklist

10 Ways for Parent Group Treasurers to Wrap Up and Prepare As a busy parent volunteer, we know how busy the school year can be, and how quickly it can fly by. We hope you’re enjoying a well-deserved summer break filled with sunshine, relaxation, and quality time with loved ones. Savor those moments of bare…

Prepare for a Nonprofit Audit

How to Prepare for Your Nonprofit Group’s Audit

Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I’m Cyndi Meuchel, and today we’re talking about how to prepare for your audit. Ideally, you will have been preparing for your group’s audit, or sometimes it’s called a financial review, all year long by tracking transactions, reconciling your bank accounts, and basically keeping your paperwork organized. If…

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Year-End Tips for Outgoing Nonprofit Treasurers

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 year-end tips for treasurers who will be ending their tenure. School group treasurers, you will also find this PTO/PTA Treasurers Year-End Checklist handy. If you’re getting…

501c3 Status Revoked

What to do if Your 501(c)(3) Status Was Revoked

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 I’m Cyndi Meuchel, and today we’re talking about what to do if your group’s tax-exempt status was revoked. According to the IRS, if an organization fails to abide by their rules, they may be…

Giving a Treasurer Report

What is the Role of a Treasurer?

The treasurer of a nonprofit organization is usually appointed by the other members of that organization’s board. The role of treasurer is arguably one of the most important board positions in a nonprofit organization. After all, without someone carefully watching the finances and budgets, the organization has a higher chance of failing to meet its objectives.

PTO PTA Budgeting Formula

The Magic Formula for PTO & PTA Budgets

A budget is the foundation of success for any nonprofit, and that includes Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO) and Associations (PTA). Budgeting provides the necessary framework for decision-making and ensures resources are allocated efficiently to achieve your goals. MoneyMinder is now offering free PTO and PTA Guides, and one of those is a complete guide to…

Club Treasurer Monthly Audit

Should Club Treasurers do a Monthly Audit, an Annual Audit, or Both?

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 monthly versus annual audits. Do club treasurers need to do both? You’re likely familiar with the idea of holding an annual audit – that’s where you…

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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,…

treasurer reports sexy

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,…