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10 PTO and PTA Budgeting Tips
Depending on your parent group’s financial picture, budgeting could mean two different things. If you’re strapped for cash, budgeting means making tough decisions on programs to cut. On the other hand, if you’ve just completed a lot of fundraising activities and have good cash flow, you may have lots of programs to fund. Regardless of…
Are PTAs Tax-Exempt?
Most, although not all, of the groups we serve here at MoneyMinder are classified as 501(c)(3). When it comes to asking whether your PTA is tax-exempt, the first question you must answer is whether your group is registered with the IRS as such. The IRS has a convenient tax-exempt organization search if you know your…
How to Put on a School Talent Show as a Fundraiser
A school talent show is a great way for the PTA or PTO to raise money. Even more important, it helps kids to get used to being in front of an audience and show off what makes them unique! Putting on a school talent show fundraiser is fun, but it takes time and dedication to…
12 Quick PTA Fundraising Ideas (In-Person and Online)
Pandemic or not, our students need us. Maybe your PTA has additional funding requirements to support mental health, support teachers or enhance existing activities. Either way, there’s nothing like a good, quick fundraiser to support schools, teachers and students alike. We’ve all bitten off more than we can chew this year, so we’re keeping this…
35 In-Person and Virtual Holiday Activities for Teachers & PTAs
We’ve had quite a year and I for one am glad for the holiday season. Even though our normal gatherings will need to be altered, the holidays still provide a good distraction from the trials of the world. It’s a great time to pause and remember what’s important. For parents, teachers, students and groups like…
PTO & PTA Job Descriptions
If you are in recruitment mode for your PTA or PTO officer roles, you might be scrambling to write job descriptions for each role. We’re here with some basic descriptions for the more common roles. Your Parent/Teacher/Student group is unique and may have different officers from other such groups. That said, the functions of these…
The Ultimate Guide to Financial Best Practices for PTO Treasurers
School Parent Groups are known for their fundraising brilliance. Parents, teachers, faculty and students do amazing work creating new ways to pay for everything from new playground equipment to classroom supplies. But let’s get down to the brass tax of this post: what happens after the money comes in? Why Finances Matter to School Parent…
Shake Up Your PTA’s Annual Traditions
For parent groups like PTAs, PTOs, PFCs and Booster Clubs, tradition is as ingrained as the permanent marker on the chair in study hall. From weekly group meetings to annual fundraisers, these are things students, parents and teachers look forward to each year. But this year, more than ever, we can’t do what we’ve always…
Beyond Sports: 10 Types of Booster Clubs
When you think of a high school Booster Club, you may think of the parents selling tickets or snacks at athletic events. But parents form many types of Booster Clubs beyond athletics. The main commonalities between all Booster Clubs include: They are typically formed by parents. They provide financial support for one or more student…
PTAs Can Help Prevent the Summer Slide by Keeping Parents Engaged During Break
The 2020 school year has come to an end unlike any other we’ve seen. As graduates celebrated with virtual and distanced ceremonies, school-aged children said goodbye to their classes with drive-by’s and video celebrations. Like most of us, we’re just crossing our fingers that some semblance of a normal school year can begin this fall.…
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