The MoneyMinder Blog
Insights and strategies for volunteer and nonprofit treasurers

Meet the Volunteer: Teri Lockie
Meet Teri. Our 4th Quarter 2019 Most Valuable Volunteer Nominate Someone Teri Lockie is our MVV for Q4, 2019! Congrats, Teri… and thanks for all you do. It started out once a week with a vacuum. Teri Lockie and her infant daughter Annika would make a home companion visit through the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program.…

5 Tips to Make Your Nonprofit Year End Easier
Working with a nonprofit is very rewarding because you get to help others in a meaningful way. But one side of the nonprofit industry that might not be enjoyable for some is the end of the year. Although the date may vary by group, “year-end” is the time for nonprofits to evaluate their finances. In…

Sample Lions Club Meeting Agenda
About Lions Lions Club International is the largest service club in the world. Since 1917 (that’s over 100 years!), millions of members have served in thousands of clubs across hundreds of countries. That’s a lot of numbers and a lot of impact. The mission of the Lions is to “empower volunteers to serve their communities,…

How to Engage Parent Volunteers in New Ways
These days, it’s not uncommon for kids to be enrolled in several different activities at the same time. For parents, that means filling the role of shuttle driver on top of #1 fan. Add to this the opportunities parents have to volunteer, and things can get a bit hectic. Whether you manage a kids team,…

Setting Up Recurring Donations on a Shoestring Budget
Do you feel like you’re constantly pestering members and donors for their money? It can be mentally draining and downright nerve-racking to have to make yet another call or hit send on the same old email asking for donations. Chances are, the donor on the other end of the line is equally as exhausted from…

Meet Ann.
Ann Bailey is our Most Valuable Volunteer for August 2019. Ann has lived in Clear Lake, Iowa since 2001. She enjoys life there with her husband Todd and sons Brandon and Tyler, who has Down Syndrome. She loves volunteering and being involved in her community. Ann is very passionate about her organization, Down Syndrome Association…

Incorporating the School Mascot Into Fundraising Events
Eagles! Wildcats! Bulldogs! No, it’s not the zoo. It’s back to school time. And whether your school is the home of the Dolphins or the Warriors, you should consider incorporating the school mascot into fundraising events. Why? A mascot will boost marketing, branding and entertainment values for Parent Teacher Associations, Sports Teams, Booster and other…

Sports Leadership & Motivation Quotes for Kids
For coaches of youth sports, it’s easy to see the valuable lessons kids learn through the game. As a parent of a child who plays sports, you understand the hard effort and heart she puts into the game, no matter how competitive the league. Sports teach our children resilience, leadership, teamwork and time management skills,…