Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast

Voluntarily serving on a board is a worthy thing. However, without adequate insurance coverage, you could be putting yourself and your personal property at risk. Today we talk about the importance of adequate insurance coverage for your board. For a deeper discussion around all-things-insurance, check out our podcast series with Kerri from RV Nuccio & Associates. MoneyMinder has been supporting vo...

Financial transparency is important not only for tax filing but also to retain & attract donors, sponsors, volunteers, and members. Today we talk about the steps you can take to ensure your records are transparent, understandable, and available at a moment’s notice. MoneyMinder has been supporting volunteer-run nonprofit treasurers for nearly two decades. Cyndi helps treasurers navigate this terri...

Many groups save money to make large purchases, like a playground or technology lab. And sometimes it takes years to accumulate enough to pay for the project. Today’s tip provides instructions for tracking that money across financial years. MoneyMinder has been supporting volunteer-run nonprofit treasurers for nearly two decades. Cyndi helps treasurers navigate this territory as a lifetime volunte...

In today’s episode, Cyndi talks about in-kind donations and why it’s important to track the value of those. She also refers to this great Help article that steps you through the process of creating a clear paper trail for them. MoneyMinder has been supporting volunteer-run nonprofit treasurers for nearly two decades. Cyndi helps treasurers navigate this territory as a lifetime volunteer herself. W...

Good meeting minutes are often overlooked, but poor meeting minutes can hamper your organization. Cyndi provides some suggestions for not only what you should be recording but a tip for capturing & documenting the most important things. MoneyMinder has been supporting volunteer-run nonprofit treasurers for nearly two decades. Cyndi helps treasurers navigate this territory as a lifetime volunteer h...

It’s easy to use the same budget year after year without giving it much thought. Today we suggest ways to freshen it up and the areas you might consider changing up. We also refer to our free e-guide called Budgeting Basics. Get it here! MoneyMinder has been supporting volunteer-run nonprofit treasurers for nearly two decades. Cyndi helps treasurers navigate this territory as a lifetime volunteer...

Are you getting ready for a board handoff? This week’s tip focuses on the steps your outgoing Treasurer can take to make the handoff easy & organized. MoneyMinder has been supporting volunteer-run nonprofit treasurers for nearly two decades. Cyndi helps treasurers navigate this territory as a lifetime volunteer herself. Whether you are new to your role or a seasoned veteran, these tips might just...

Choosing the right online payment platform for your group requires some important research & thought. Cyndi takes the guesswork out of that today offering suggestions for what to look for, along with what to avoid. MoneyMinder has been supporting volunteer-run nonprofit treasurers for nearly two decades. Cyndi helps treasurers navigate this territory as a lifetime volunteer herself. Whether you ar...

Are you wondering if you would make a good treasurer for your organization? Or are you looking for an ideal candidate? In this episode, Cyndi discusses the qualities she feels it’s important for your next treasurer to possess. MoneyMinder has been supporting volunteer-run nonprofit treasurers for nearly two decades. Cyndi helps treasurers navigate this territory as a lifetime volunteer herself, wh...

There are many great software tools & options for groups to use to manage their organization. Cyndi suggests questions you might ask yourself to make sound decisions around the technology you select. MoneyMinder has been supporting volunteer-run nonprofit treasurers for nearly two decades. Cyndi helps treasurers navigate this territory as a lifetime volunteer herself. Whether you are new to your r...

For most newly elected Treasurers, the first meeting of the year can cause anxiety. In this episode, Cyndi provides suggestions for where to turn for guidance as well as what to bring with you. She also provides tips for how to give your first oral report. Check out this podcast to learn how to present the Treasurer’s Report. MoneyMinder has been supporting volunteer-run nonprofit treasurers for n...

Finding enough volunteer power to fulfill your group’s mission can be quite daunting. Today we talk about some of the places you might find helpful in locating volunteers as well as how to convey opportunities that people are likely to fill. MoneyMinder has been supporting volunteer-run nonprofit treasurers for nearly two decades. Cyndi helps treasurers navigate this territory as a lifetime volunt...

Finding enough volunteers to fill all the roles in your organization can be challenging, if not downright impossible. In this episode, we provide insight into where to find the answer to that question. MoneyMinder has been supporting volunteer-run nonprofit treasurers for nearly two decades. Cyndi helps treasurers navigate this territory as a lifetime volunteer herself. Whether you are new to your...

In this episode we address the million-dollar question: how to deal with volunteer burnout, providing some ideas and suggestions for reducing the workload while making sure your volunteers feel the love. MoneyMinder has been supporting volunteer-run nonprofit treasurers for nearly two decades. Cyndi helps treasurers navigate this territory as a lifetime volunteer herself. Whether you are new to yo...

It’s hard to know what is OK to disclose and what’s not these days. Today we talk about your EIN (tax ID number) and whether or not it’s OK to publicly disclose. We also tell you where to easily find it if it’s not at your fingertips. MoneyMinder has been supporting volunteer-run nonprofit treasurers for nearly two decades. Cyndi helps treasurers navigate this territory as a lifetime volunteer her...

Because booster clubs are typically sanctioned by a school or district, there are clear rules you must abide by. Today we highlight the difference between encouraging and requiring participation. MoneyMinder has been supporting volunteer-run nonprofit treasurers for nearly two decades. Cyndi helps treasurers navigate this territory as a lifetime volunteer herself. Whether you are new to your role...

As your group evolves you may find that your bylaws no longer “fit” your organization. In this episode, we discuss best practices, provide examples of when you might consider updating (or amending) yours, and outline how to do this. MoneyMinder has been supporting volunteer-run nonprofit treasurers for nearly two decades. Cyndi helps treasurers navigate this territory as a lifetime volunteer herse...

QR codes have been around a while but have recently made a comeback thanks to Covid. In this episode, we explain QR codes and give suggestions for where you might use them in your organization. You can even aim your smartphone camera at the thumbnail here for more information! Or use this link. MoneyMinder has been supporting volunteer-run nonprofit treasurers for nearly two decades. Cyndi helps t...

This 2 + 2 bonus minutes episode talks about the pros and cons of all-in-one apps and Cyndi’s recommendations and favorite apps for making your group a highly functioning one. The most important takeaway? Curate the apps that will help your group get the job done quickly and efficiently. One-stop shopping is not all that it’s cracked up to be. MoneyMinder has been supporting volunteer-run nonprofi...

Thinking about being the next Treasurer for your group? In this episode, we talk about the most common things that all treasurers of volunteer-run nonprofits do. We also suggest checking out the resources on our website for more tools that will help you be successful: https://moneyminder.com/resources/ MoneyMinder has been supporting volunteer-run nonprofit treasurers for nearly two decades. Cyndi...

Developing your group’s budget is a balance of both art and science. In this episode, we break down the steps for creating your group’s budget at a high level. For more detail, we suggest checking out our Budget Basics Guide. MoneyMinder has been supporting volunteer-run nonprofit treasurers for nearly two decades. Cyndi helps treasurers navigate this territory as a lifetime volunteer herself. Whe...

Flexibility is key in any organization. If nothing else, that’s something the pandemic has taught us. In today’s episode, Cyndi talks about where to turn to learn about how/what you can change and what’s required to make that happen. MoneyMinder has been supporting volunteer-run nonprofit treasurers for nearly two decades. Cyndi helps treasurers navigate this territory as a lifetime volunteer hers...

Some people find the naming of financial years to be confusing since there seems to be little consistency. In this episode we explain our rationale for naming financial years the way we do. MoneyMinder has been supporting volunteer-run nonprofit treasurers for nearly two decades. Cyndi helps treasurers navigate this territory as a lifetime volunteer herself. Whether you are new to your role or a s...

Nonprofits change over time. Sometimes the financial year that was initially selected doesn’t fit an organization well as it matures. This episode discusses how to go about changing your financial year in the event you find yourself in that position. MoneyMinder has been supporting volunteer-run nonprofit treasurers for nearly two decades. Cyndi helps treasurers navigate this territory as a lifeti...

Taking cash out of the bank to make change at events is a common occurrence with nonprofits. Learning how to handle that for full transparency as well as proper bookkeeping is what this episode is all about. MoneyMinder has been supporting volunteer-run nonprofit treasurers for nearly two decades. Cyndi helps treasurers navigate this territory as a lifetime volunteer herself. Whether you are new t...