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PTO & PTA Treasurer’s Summer Checklist
PTO & PTA Treasurer Summer Checklist (2026): Year-End, Audit, Transition & All New Guides As a busy parent volunteer, we know how busy the school year can be, and how quickly it can fly by. We hope you’re enjoying a well-deserved summer break filled with sunshine, relaxation, and quality time with loved ones. Savor those…
A Volunteer Treasurer’s Guide to Audit Findings Letters
Stepping into a volunteer leadership role with a PTA, PTO, booster club, or other nonprofit is a great opportunity to make a major impact in your school or community. But with that opportunity comes certain financial responsibilities, which can feel like uncharted territory for busy volunteers who don’t have an accounting background. Throughout your leadership…
PTO, PTA & Booster Club Treasurer Transitions (Free Guide & Year-End Checklist)
15 Tips for a Smooth Treasurer Transition For PTOs, PTAs, and other parent groups, treasurer transitions are inevitable. Kids graduate or move on to different activities, terms come to a close, and the time comes to pass the torch. A new treasurer can bring fresh perspective and energy to the PTO. But there’s no denying…
Teacher Appreciation Week 2026: Themes, Ideas, and How to Celebrate Every Educator on Your Campus
Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 runs May 4-8, with National Teacher Day on Tuesday, May 5. As any PTO or PTA volunteer knows, Teacher Appreciation Week can sneak up fast. Read on for gift ideas, themes, and inspiration to make the week special for all the hard-working teachers in your school community. Teacher Appreciation Week Themes…
How to Find the EIN Number for Your School Group (PTA, PTO, Boosters)
If you’re serving in a leadership role for a PTO, PTA, booster club, or some other school group, you’ll likely need your group’s EIN at some point. But with everything involved with running a school group, it’s common for that number to get lost somewhere along the way. The good news is that finding it…
How a Reimbursement Management Tool Can Simplify Life for Schools, Clubs, and Nonprofits
Managing reimbursements for a nonprofit group doesn’t sound too complicated… until you start doing it. Between tracking down missing receipts, coordinating approvals, and fielding questions about payment timelines, reimbursement management can consume hours of your time each month. If your organization requires multiple approvals before processing payments, delays are almost inevitable, leaving volunteers waiting weeks…
50 Fun Run Themes That Go the Extra Mile
Fun runs are one of the most popular ways to raise money, and it’s easy to see why. They’re healthy, community-focused, and fairly straightforward to organize. But let’s be real: after you’ve seen a few fun run fundraisers, they can all start to blur together. A great fun run theme changes all that. In fact,…
Hosting a Family Night at School? Don’t Forget These Rules
When the PTA president announces plans for a fall family night, all eyes turn to the treasurer to make sure it’s both memorable and financially responsible. Family nights like movie nights, talent shows, ice cream socials, and trunk or treat events are wonderful ways to bring your community together, use or raise funds, and showcase…
10 Fun Halloween Fundraisers for Schools, Teams, and Clubs
Autumn is here, bringing with it pumpkins, costumes, and spooky fun. Fall also ushers in one of the most festive seasons your school, team, or club can tap into: Halloween. With the community already in the spirit of celebrating, a Halloween fundraiser is a great way to bring people together and boost support. The good…
What a PTO or PTA Financial Report Should Include
Financial reports tell your parent organization’s money story to board members, fellow parents, and school administrators. They demonstrate accountability and support smart decision-making by showing how fundraising dollars are being managed and what your financial outlook looks like. Most PTO and PTA boards expect to see financial reports monthly or quarterly, often presented at general…