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Treasurer Basics
Taking over the books: your first 30 days, what to collect, and how a volunteer treasurer role actually works.
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IRS and 990
The 990-N e-Postcard framework, automatic revocation, and reinstatement basics. Always confirm current rules at irs.gov.
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Raffles by State
How charitable raffles and 50-50 drawings are regulated state by state, and the type of office to confirm your rules with.
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Fundraising Rules
State charity registration, solicitation basics, and staying on the right side of the rules while you raise money.
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Financial Controls
Cash handling, check signers, deposit timing, and the controls that protect club money and volunteers.
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Handoff and Audits
Building a clean handoff binder and running a simple annual audit-committee review of the books.
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Comparisons
How booster clubs, PTOs, and youth-sports groups differ in how they file, report, and handle money.
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Treasurer Basics
Taking over the books: your first 30 days, what to collect, and how a volunteer treasurer role actually works.
IRS and 990
The 990-N e-Postcard framework, automatic revocation, and reinstatement basics. Always confirm current rules at irs.gov.
Raffles by State
How charitable raffles and 50-50 drawings are regulated state by state, and the type of office to confirm your rules with.
Fundraising Rules
State charity registration, solicitation basics, and staying on the right side of the rules while you raise money.
Financial Controls
Cash handling, check signers, deposit timing, and the controls that protect club money and volunteers.
Handoff and Audits
Building a clean handoff binder and running a simple annual audit-committee review of the books.
Comparisons
How booster clubs, PTOs, and youth-sports groups differ in how they file, report, and handle money.