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What is a Changemaker? Impact Award for Nonprofits

What is a Changemaker? Impact Award for Nonprofits

Behind every thriving community is a changemaker organization making things happen. From a PTA modernizing school programs to a sports league expanding access for young athletes, to a nonprofit fighting for a local cause, changemakers are the engines of real progress. They see a gap, step up, and build something better. At Cheddar Up, we believe the best way to strengthen a community is to support the groups serving it. That’s why we created the Cheddar Up Changemakers program, an initiative designed to fund and spotlight organizations leading meaningful change.

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How to Run a Flower or Plant Sale Fundraiser + Example!

How to Run a Flower or Plant Sale Fundraiser + Example!

We see thousands of fundraiser ideas on Cheddar Up, but one that always stops our scroll is a well-orchestrated, absolutely gorgeous flower sale fundraiser or plant sale fundraiser. (We are Midwesterners at heart, after all. Our founder grew up on a farm in Iowa and can detassel corn with the best of ‘em.) This fundraiser is sow great for any group — schools, community groups, sports teams, bands and music associations, and high school agriculture classes — but the two organizations that crop up most are FFA and 4-H. Back when in-person events were tricky during the pandemic, many agriculture teachers and advisors discovered Cheddar Up as a seamless, virtual way to showcase and sell greenhouses full of their students’ hard work. Fast-forward to today, and they’re still using it (and spreading the word) because having payments, customized forms, and automatic tracking all in one place has completely transformed how plant sales are managed. Want in? Here’s how to set up an easy online flower or plant sale fundraiser.

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Summer Camp Forms: How to Create + Free Template

Summer Camp Forms: How to Create + Free Template

Summer camp forms may not smell like campfire smoke or sound like cabin singalongs, but they quietly keep your whole season running smoothly. Not only do they serve to keep your kiddos safe, but they give parents and camp counselors so much peace of mind! When you know how to properly create summer camp registration forms, you can capture registrations, handle emergencies, and collect payments without turning your office into a mountain of disorganized papers. This guide walks through exactly which forms you need (including a free summer camp emergency contact template), what to include on each one, and how to make them easy (and even kind of fun) for parents to complete.

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How to Manage Volunteers: 8 Steps to Success

How to Manage Volunteers: 8 Steps to Success

Figuring out how to manage volunteers isn’t just about filling empty spots; it’s about creating a system where people know what they’re doing, feel supported, and want to come back. If you’re tired of last-minute no-shows, unanswered emails, or feeling like you’re doing it all yourself, you’re in the right place. This guide is built for first-time room parents, veteran PTA presidents, sports booster leads, and non-profit coordinators alike. We’ve laid out a practical, repeatable approach to volunteer coordination that works for any group, any size.

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Egg my yard: An unforgettable fundraiser

Egg my yard: An unforgettable fundraiser

Easter offers a unique opportunity to bring joy to families and communities while supporting a good cause. The Egg My Yard fundraiser is an innovative, high-growth way to raise funds and create unforgettable memories. Whether you are a Scout troop, PTA, or local nonprofit, this step-by-step guide, paired with our pre-built Egg My Yard Fundraiser Template, will help you plan, track, and execute a flawless event from start to finish.

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How to Collect Form Info and Payments Online

How to Collect Form Info and Payments Online

For a volunteer leader (looking at you PTA treasurer, Scout leader, and youth sports coach), the task of having to collect form info and payments usually starts with good intentions and ends in a reconciliation nightmare. You check one app for money, another for shirt sizes, and a third for signed waivers. When your tools don’t talk to each other, you become the connector. That means more emails, more spreadsheets, and more time. Enter Cheddar Up. Built for volunteer leaders, you get a fully integrated platform built to manage your entire data lifecycle in one place. Here is your start-to-finish roadmap for collecting form info and payments with Cheddar Up.

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