Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast

How to evaluate insurance options

This episode breaks down the various coverages a nonprofit may elect to get briefly discussing each and why you might consider it.
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 help make your volunteer experience easier.
Click here for a transcript of this podcast: https://bit.ly/3Gx2tKz

Does your group need insurance?

Yes. Just yes. In this episode, we talk about why it’s so darn important to have insurance coverage.
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 help make your volunteer experience easier.
Click here for a transcript of this podcast: https://bit.ly/3gtzsES

Do you have to file taxes if you break even?

For many volunteers, the idea of filing taxes on behalf of their organization is daunting. This week we explore the need to file a version of the 990 and how to figure out which one your group is required to submit.
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 help make your volunteer experience easier.
Click here for a transcript of this podcast: https://bit.ly/3oyPmlQ

Suggestions for enforcing HOA rules

One of the most challenging aspects of HOA leadership is enforcing the rules. This week’s podcast outlines the various stages of escalation when encouraging compliance.
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 help make your volunteer experience easier.
Click here for a transcript of this podcast: https://bit.ly/3B7CJmN

What your HOA can & cannot regulate

In this episode, Cyndi discusses the kinds of things HOAs can & cannot regulate, providing examples and reasoning for HOA regulations.
MoneyMinder has been supporting volunteer-run nonprofit treasurers for nearly two decades. Cyndi helps treasurers navigate this territory as a lifetime volunteer herself, whether they are new to the role or seasoned veterans.
Click here for a transcript of this podcast: https://bit.ly/3uySW39

How to choose the right payment processor for your group.

Payment platforms have become a necessary tool for nearly all nonprofits. You want to accept credit card payments in terms of dues, membership, events, fundraisers, etc. Figuring out which payment processor is the best fit for you is like learning a second or third language. This episode explores the features & functions you want to consider when finding the right solution for your group.
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 help make your volunteer experience easier.

Procedures & protocols for handling cash at an event

If you’re accepting cash at an event, impeccable money handling techniques are imperative, so money doesn’t go missing. In this episode, Cyndi talks about some of the things to consider to ensure that the management and cash tracking are accurately accounted for with a clear paper trail.
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 help make your volunteer experience easier.

Record keeping requirements: What to keep and for how long.

Oh, the joys of paperwork as a Treasurer. The drive-by dumping of boxes of your group’s old paperwork on your doorstep is, unfortunately, common. This week we discuss how long you need to keep documents, tips for getting organizing, along with some suggestions about electronic document organization, using MoneyMinder.
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 help make your volunteer experience easier.

How to handle Lost Check requests for checks that you‘ve issued

Lost checks happen. Today’s tip discusses what to do when someone you wrote a check to lost it. We also talk about how and when to work with your bank to put a “stop payment” in place and what that really means.
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 help make your volunteer experience easier.

Mini Audits: What they are and how to conduct one.

The word “audit” often strikes fear in people’s hearts. This episode explains what a mini-audit (mini-financial review) is and why it’s a good thing to conduct every month. We also share ideas for how to get other board members to help with this. Finally, we provide some links for a worksheet to step you thru your first mini-audit, making it super easy: https://moneyminder.com/resources/sample-fundraising-forms-letters-for-nonprofits/ or https://moneyminder.com/resources/treasurer-how-tos/
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 help make your volunteer experience easier.