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Treasurer Transitions for PTAs & PTOs

Spring means baseball, cookouts and gardening, right? Well it can also be a busy time for Treasurers of PTAs and PTOs. Behind T-ball practices and car-wash fundraisers there are PTA and PTO Treasurer transitions taking place and to ensure your changeover is a smooth one, we have some tips for success. Here is how to…

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Management Strategies for All-Volunteer Organizations

All-volunteer organizations are an important part of the nonprofit world. They are groups of committed volunteer who are busy serving their missions and usually don’t get a lot of credit for the wonderful work that they do. There can be paid staff in an all-volunteer organization. For example, in the case of a soccer league…

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PTA Fundraising Chair Responsibilities

PTAs are important providers of school support and a vital role within the organization is the Fundraising Chair. Whether you have been recently asked or are considering involvement, here is a bit of information about this important position. How to Become a Fundraising Chair The Fundraising Chair is usually elected by the PTA Board or…

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Tax Deductions for Volunteering

Did you know that it pays to volunteer? Not only are you pitching in and supporting a good cause but there are all kinds of deductions that you could be eligible for come tax time. Here are some very useful tax deductions for volunteering. Transportation Volunteers may deduct transportation expenses. They must be incurred getting…

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The Ultimate Guide to Being a Volunteer Treasurer

Have you recently stepped into the role of volunteer treasurer? The treasurer role of a nonprofit organization can be an incredibly rewarding experience but also a little bit daunting. The position does require financial expertise, dedication as well as time, and patience. However, that doesn’t mean that record-keeping can’t be fun! We are here to…

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Form 1023-EZ Streamlined Application of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code

Great news for those seeking nonprofit status. The federal tax exempt status application, or Form 1023, has been streamlined! Once upon a time, it was necessary for every applicant seeking 501(c)(3) nonprofit federal tax exempt status to fill out Form 1023 which is 26 pages long. Once all attachments, schedules and other materials are attached, it…

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Teen Community Service Clubs

Teen Community Service Clubs are a wonderful way to involve young people in community service. There are a number of reasons why a student may seek involvement, they may have a passion for a cause, or they may be looking to fulfill school or scout requirements. Some see service club involvement as a valuable way…

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The Purpose of Community Service Clubs

During the season of giving we thought it apt to share about the purpose of Community Service Clubs and highlight the projects and work that they do.

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Effective Volunteer Meetings: 3 Sample Agendas

Keep your volunteer meetings on track with these sample agendas.

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Productivity App Review: Able2Extract PDF Converter 10

Review of the Able2Extract PDF converter, great for nonprofits and anyone with large files to share.