Parent Teacher Associations

How to Keep up Good Communication with Parents in the Summer Months

One of the best parts of school is the generous summer break. It’s time to relax and…

Thanking Donors in Today’s World

[caption id="attachment_11585" align="alignright" width="450"] Traditional thank you cards are great, but there are other ways to thank…

Ring in the New Year by Preparing for Change with Your School Group

Even though the new year doesn't mark the start of a new school year, it's still a…

Ideas for a Successful Movie Night at School

School movie nights are fun for everyone. They create a great sense of community, and students really…

Fundraising ROI: How to Measure Success, Not Just According to the Books

While fundraisers are about making money, there can be other successes besides the bottom line. Here we…

RAOK: How to Commit to one Random Act of Kindness this Week

We could all use a little more kindness in our lives. One way of achieving that is…

Filling the Volunteer Void: How to Manage Your Group When Help is Short

You might have a great group of volunteers only to find out that when you really need…

How to Make Your First Nonprofit Meeting a Success

There is no getting around it, nonprofit groups have a lot of meetings. Activities like fundraising and…

10 Hot Silent Auction Items that Sell

You want to have the hottest auction in town. After all, a great fundraiser is not only…

7 Ways Parent Groups Can Use Social Media to Connect

With so many social media channels out there, it can be difficult to choose which one to…

4 Printable Teacher’s Day Poems (Now You Have No Excuse for Not Thanking a Teacher)

Teacher's Day is right around the corner (May 8, 2018). To help you show your appreciation by…

Top 10 Articles from MoneyMinder in 2017

We are ending 2017 with a bang and we want you to know about it. To close…

5 (More) Printable Holiday Poems for Teachers

The holiday season is a time to enjoy with family, friends and loved ones in our lives.…

Tips for Total Family Wellness this School Year

Staying healthy throughout the school year is generally a top priority for many families. Keep sick days…

Back to School: Teacher Appreciation Ideas from Students

Going back to school is an exciting time for students and one of the ways to make…

Treasurer Transitions for PTAs & PTOs

Spring means baseball, cookouts and gardening, right? Well it can also be a busy time for Treasurers…

PTA Fundraising Chair Responsibilities

PTAs are important providers of school support and a vital role within the organization is the Fundraising…

PTA Fundraising Rules & Guidelines

Fundraisers can account for a large portion of parent group activities. Though fundraising is a major undertaking it…

Budgeting Dos and Don’ts

As we have mentioned before, budgeting is important for an organization of any size. It can help…

Summer Service Learning Projects

Summer Service Learning Projects The end of the school year doesn’t mean the end of learning. Far…

Reconciling a Checking Account

Reconciling a checking account is an important financial step to take for every organization.   Now with online…

See Strength In Numbers: The Annual PTA or PTO Audit

The annual PTA/PTO financial review (aka audit) is something that often strikes fear into the hearts of many…

How to Start off a New School Year with a New Teacher

Ahhh, the school supplies, new clothes, the packed lunches, and the first day jitters—it must be the…

Spring PTA Activities

Have the post-Spring-Break blues set in around your school? The weather is getting nicer and everyone wants…

How to Promote Healthy Eating at Schools

Healthy food choices equal healthier kids. That is why food in schools is an important component of…

PTA Transitions from Elementary to Middle School

The transition from an Elementary school to Middle School does not just befall the student. Parents are…

10 Christmas Poems for Teachers

It's the holiday season, and a great time of year to show the teachers in your life…

Ways for Kids to Give Back this Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving season is a wonderful time to reflect on all that we have to be grateful…

10 Different Bake Sale Recipes for Your Next Fundraiser

Let’s face it; bake sales are a great way to raise funds and have fun while increasing awareness…

Welcome to the New Nonprofit Central!

Here at Nonprofit Central, we spend so much of our time optimizing our flagship program - MoneyMinder treasury…

10 More Quick Fundraising Ideas

Raise fun and funds this summer! Even though school is out and many families are on vacation,…

Does My Nonprofit Need Insurance?

Why NonProfit Central Recommends Non-Profit Insurance At NonProfit Central, we strongly encourage organizations to protect themselves with…

Printable Holiday Poem for Teachers

In light of the holidays and how busy you already are this time of year, we wanted…

What’s the Difference Between PTA & PTO?

A child learns everything they know through two basic sources: their parents and their teachers. There are…

6 Easy Teacher Gifts for Back to School

Your child is starting a new school year in a few short weeks. It's an important moment…

PTO & PTA Summer Checklist

What should PTO & PTA Treasurers do in the Summer? Check out our 2024 PTO & PTA…

Why Should You Join PTA?

Just as the name implies, an effective school Parent Teacher Association (PTA) contains both parents and teachers.…

Send a Message of Thanks to a Teacher Now

School's out for the summer: rejoice! Hopefully by now you've got your summer childcare plans squared away…

5 Teacher Appreciation Poems

The school year is coming to an end, and for the summer we'll say goodbye to school…

Ten Hot PTA Fundraising Ideas

A Parent Teachers Association (PTA) is a formal organization of parents, teachers and school staff who prides…