treasurer tips

How to Select a Good Bank or Credit Union for Your Small Group or Nonprofit
Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast from MoneyMinder, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel. Today we’re going to talk about selecting an ideal bank or credit union for your group, keeping in mind, not all financial institutions are…

Do You Need to Change Your Financial Year Start Date?
Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast from MoneyMinder, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel with MoneyMinder. If the idea of changing your financial year has crossed your mind, you’re going to want to keep listening. Thomas asks: We…

How to Manage Unused Gift Cards that Have Been Donated to Your Organization
Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast from MoneyMinder, with audio/video below. 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. Kayleigh writes: During our last meeting, someone suggested…

Making Adjustments Mid-Year Based on a Budget Analysis
Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast from MoneyMinder, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel. Let’s talk budgets! JoAnne writes: We are approaching mid-year, and so far, we have done really well with fundraising. So well that we want…

Questions to Consider When Evaluating Nonprofit Technology Solutions for Your Group
Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast from MoneyMinder, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel. Today is all about technology. Steven writes: I’m working with a new non-profit, and we’re trying to decide what technology we need to manage…

Ideas for Attracting Volunteers from All Generations
Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast from MoneyMinder, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel with MoneyMinder. Today we’re going to talk about recruiting volunteers. Todd writes: We rely on volunteers to fulfill our mission. Lately, my group has…

Can I Be Held Personally Liable for My Nonprofit?
Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast from MoneyMinder, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel, and today we’re discussing personal liability in your volunteer role. Kyle says: I’ve been asked to volunteer as a board member for my HOA.…

Cleaning Up and Organizing Your Group’s Records
Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast from MoneyMinder, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel, and we’re talking about cleanup. Well, sort of. So, Anne writes: I was just appointed Treasurer and am realizing that our records have not…

Financial Tracking & Recordkeeping for Major Products or Purchases
Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast from MoneyMinder, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel and today,and we’re talking about planning for major projects. Zach writes: Our group is planning for a playground that we’d like to build in…

How to Track In-Kind Donations in a Meaningful Way
Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast from MoneyMinder, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel with MoneyMinder, and today, we’re talking about tax donations. Mindy asks: Some of my volunteers want to donate products for our event…