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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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