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Insights and strategies for volunteer and nonprofit treasurers

Start-a-PTO

How to Start a PTO or PTA at Your Child’s School

Whether it’s the need for playground equipment or funding for a class field trip, classroom supplies, technology upgrades, extracurricular programs or staff appreciation events, there are many reasons Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs) or Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) get started. In a nutshell, a PTOs and PTAs support a variety of activities and initiatives designed to enhance the…

Standing Rules PTO PTA

How to Create Effective Standing Rules for Your PTO

As an essential component of organizational governance, standing rules play a vital role in maintaining continuity, clarity, and efficiency within your Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) or Association (PTA). Whether you are creating or revising your PTO’s standing rules, let’s explore how to get started. What are Standing Rules? A list of standing rules help to…

Booster Club Success New Year

5 Ways to Set Your Booster Club Up for Success This New Year

As the calendar turns and the new year unfolds, booster clubs find themselves in a key time to set the stage for the remaining months of the school year. While most boosters have their financial start date on July 1st, the post-holiday period offers a unique opportunity to re-evaluate your plan, reinvigorate the group and…

pta board retreats

Stepping Out Together: 10 Rules of Parent Group Board Retreats (PTA, PTO)

Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs) and Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) play a vital role in fostering collaboration between parents, teachers and the school community. As a parent group board, the bond you forge sets the stage for how smoothly everything else will work. One powerful way to strengthen these bonds, build teamwork and set future goals…

Parent Group Software Features

5 Must-Have Features When Choosing Parent Group Treasurer Software (PTA, PTO, Boosters)

As the new school year approaches, parent groups such as PTAs, PTOs and Booster Clubs are gearing up for a fresh start. Excitement fills the air as parents, teachers and administrators collaborate to create an enriching experience for students. In all of the excitement, one aspect that is often overlooked is the financial management of…

easy basketball fundraisers

10 Easy Fundraising Ideas for Basketball Teams

Whether you’re a coach, parent or player, the funds it takes to run a youth basketball team can add up. Fees can include uniforms, equipment, balls, court fees, travel fees, hoops, nets, referee and coach fees and more. Running a fundraiser can help alleviate the financial burden for families. So, where do you start? Create…

getting started pta treasurer

Getting Started as the PTA Treasurer

By definition, the PTO or PTA Treasurer is responsible for all funds that pass through the organization’s doors. This includes money collected at events and fundraisers, disbursement of funds and ensuring accurate bookkeeping. Being the PTA treasurer can seem like a big responsibility at first, but not when the role has been properly defined. Once…

Treasurer Tip Podcast RV Nuccio

Liability Insurance for Your Nonprofit Group

Special podcast series featuring R.V. Nuccio & Associates. Liability insurance – What is it? What does it cover? And what are the consequences for your nonprofit & its leaders if you don’t have it? Kerri McDonald from R.V. Nuccio provides answers to these questions. MoneyMinder has been supporting volunteer-run nonprofit treasurers for nearly two decades.…

Tips for Treasurers Podcast RV Nuccio

Shifting Responsibilities From Schools to Parent Groups

Special podcast series featuring R.V. Nuccio & Associates. Parent groups are increasingly taking on financial obligations that schools traditionally used to. Things like salaries, daycare and the purchase of playground equipment can increase the risk of volunteer board members. Kerri McDonald from R.V. Nuccio & Associates talks about how to navigate these situations. MoneyMinder has…

Two Minute Treasurer Tip Podcast with RV Nuccio

What Type of Insurance Does Your Parent Group Need?

Special podcast series featuring R.V. Nuccio & Associates. Confused about the types of insurance your parent group needs and what they all cover? Kerri McDonald from R.V. Nuccio & Associates explains different types of policies you might consider and provides examples of each. Whether you are new to your role or a seasoned veteran we…