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PTA Transitions from Elementary to Middle School
The transition from an Elementary school to Middle School does not just befall the student. Parents are affected as well, not simply in terms of location but in terms of a new set of dynamics for your student’s learning environment and for those who support them, like the PTA. Logistics are different. Students will no…
How to Raise Money for Schools with Box Tops for Education
What school doesn’t need extra cash? The Box Tops For Education is one of the nation’s most successful programs to raise money to use for what schools need most. Since 1996 more than 90,000 K-8 grade schools have raised over $600 million dollars for everything from pencils to field trips to playgrounds equipment. If you’re not…
HOA Board Minutes
The HOA Board Minutes: What are they? What should be included? HOA Board minutes can be invaluable. Oftentimes it is done by a voted-in Secretary, and since Board terms are generally a year (sometimes more) there is a certain amount of turnover in the position of the minute takers. Anyone reviewing the minutes should have…
Nonprofit New Year’s Resolution: Get Your Ducks in a Row
2015. Can you believe Y2K was a whole 15 years ago? We may not be facing a millennium-based computer bug meltdown, but time of year is wrought with its own set of challenges. Holiday shopping, school breaks, vacations, and more social interaction than you’re used to. All of that can add up to a lot of stress.…
10 Christmas Poems for Teachers
It’s the holiday season, and a great time of year to show the teachers in your life just how much you and your family appreciate them. In a follow-up to our popular thank you poems for teachers, and keeping in mind how hectic this time of year can get, here are 10 short, sweet, and printable poems…
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 for. One way for making this season extra meaningful is to engage your family in a service project centered on the meaning of Thanksgiving. Involving your kids will not only help out those who could use a hand,…
How to Handle Conflict if You’re on the HOA Board
Conflicts are not uncommon for any HOA. Since the recession, finance issues with developers, foreclosures and other unfortunate deals have left many HOA’s having a tough time getting their functionality on track. It is understandable that owning a home is a huge investment and when owners of a similar asset come together with different ideas…
How to Leverage Social Media in Nonprofit Fundraisers
Social media can be a fun, inexpensive way to promote your next fundraising event. By following a few guidelines you can raise awareness and interest in your cause and grow support before, during and after an event. Start With Your Website An event should have a registration page on your website. The page should be…
5 Ways to Get Volunteers to Attend Meetings
It seems that anyone who has ever had the pleasure of working with volunteers has encountered this situation once or twice. You are tasked with sharing critical information face to face, which poses a challenge to dedicated volunteers whose time is already pressed with family, work and other commitments. Truth be told, people probably do…
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 about your cause. Does your club need a quick cash fix? Your PTA has some unexpected supplies to buy? Or perhaps a bake sale is the annual fundraiser for your local sports team. Fill a table full of these…
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