The MoneyMinder Blog

Insights and strategies for volunteer and nonprofit treasurers

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Youth Sports Award Ideas with 40 Free Printable Certificates

We may sometimes feel we live in an “everybody gets a ribbon” culture, but the truth is, some things are worth awarding. No matter what age your athletes are, it’s nice to wrap up the season with a youth sports awards ceremony. A fun way to commemorate the season is with a pizza party after…

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Do You Need to File a Tax Return if Your Group Had No Activity?

It’s been a tough year for too many reasons to count. From virtual fundraising to online holiday events, nonprofit groups have shown their ability to adapt to a strenuous situation. But not all groups were able to continue when the pandemic hit. Our support team has received a few inquiries around this topic and we…

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5 Booster Club Membership Drive Ideas

There are many types of Booster Clubs that support students in anything from Sports to STEM. Whatever the money is used for, membership often makes up a large portion of the annual funds that are raised. Yet each club has its own unique structure, with some Booster Club membership spanning individuals, families and businesses. Membership…

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How to Put on a School Talent Show as a Fundraiser

A school talent show is a great way for the PTA or PTO to raise money. Even more important, it helps kids to get used to being in front of an audience and show off what makes them unique! Putting on a school talent show fundraiser is fun, but it takes time and dedication to…

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Nonprofit Membership Levels and Names (with 15 Examples)

Membership is the cornerstone of a solid financial backbone for many nonprofits, associations, and clubs. Does your group have to have membership levels to succeed? Absolutely, not. For some groups, you’re either in or out. For others, things aren’t so black and white. Read on to learn about nonprofit membership levels (with examples) so you…

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12 Quick PTA Fundraising Ideas (In-Person and Online)

Pandemic or not, our students need us. Maybe your PTA has additional funding requirements to support mental health, support teachers or enhance existing activities. Either way, there’s nothing like a good, quick fundraiser to support schools, teachers and students alike. We’ve all bitten off more than we can chew this year, so we’re keeping this…

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11 Virtual Community Service Ideas

At the time of this writing, it has been 394 days since the first COVID case was verified in the United States. As we are all well aware, things spiraled quickly from there, and business, school and personal lives have not quite been the same since. Community Service is no exception, and the opportunities to…

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How to Settle HOA Disagreements

When you purchase a property that is managed by a Homeowners Association (HOA) or Property Owners Association (POA), you should make sure you understand the rules. Go through the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs). Whew, that’s a lot of acronyms! Maybe the CC&Rs don’t seem like a big deal at the time you purchase your…

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Generating Nonprofit Financial Statements for Your Small Group

So, you’ve been elected Treasurer for your PTA, Booster Club, Rotary or Sports League. Even if you aced accounting in college, this responsibility isn’t to be taken lightly. Providing a nonprofit financial statement is an absolute must. Here’s why. Your board members and/or key stakeholders need to know what has changed with the finances since…