treasurers

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…

What are the Responsibilities of the Treasurer?
Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel with MoneyMinder where our goal is to make your life as a volunteer way easier. Allyson says: I was just voted in as Treasurer for my group. How do I figure…

How to Develop Next Year’s Budget
Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel where we’re hoping to make your life as a volunteer way easier. Lauryn writes: We’re just starting to look at next year’s budget. What suggestions do you have for getting started?…

Is it Okay to Reallocate Funds if You Deviate From Your Budget?
Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I’m your host Cyndi Meuchel with MoneyMinder where our goal is to make your life as a volunteer way easier. Erika writes: Our budget was put together by the previous board. We are halfway thru the year…

Why Does MoneyMinder Name Financial Years the Way They Do?
Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel with MoneyMinder where our goal is to make your life as a volunteer way easier. Mckenzie asks: Why does MoneyMinder name their financial years the way they do? I find it…

Is it Possible to Change Your Financial Year?
Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel with MoneyMinder where our goal is to make your life as a volunteer way easier. Rob writes: Our group is set up with a tax year that is awkward for us.…

How to Deal with Cash On Hand for Full Transparency
Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel with MoneyMinder where our goal is to make your life as a volunteerway easier. Addison writes in: My group has cash on hand to make change at events. I just learned…

How to Evaluate Nonprofit Insurance Options
Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel with MoneyMinder where our goal is to make your life as a volunteer way easier. Olivia writes: My PTO just formed. We’re trying to figure out what kind of insurance we…

Does Your Nonprofit Group Need Insurance?
Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel, with MoneyMinder where our goal is to make your life as a volunteer way easier. Ella writes: My PTA is really small and doesn’t generate much revenue. Do we really need…

Do You Have to File Taxes if You Break Even?
Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel, co-owner of MoneyMinder where our goal is to make your life as a volunteer way easier. Payam writes: My group is tax exempt with the IRS. Since we break even every…