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How Modern PTOs and PTAs Manage Teacher Grants
Teacher grants don’t have to mean paper forms, chased-down signatures and a spreadsheet nobody trusts. For many PTA and PTO leaders, teacher grants and classroom allocations are some of the most appreciated programs they manage. These funds help teachers purchase books, supplies, learning tools, and other classroom resources that directly benefit students. The goal behind…
10 Essentials for Getting Started as Treasurer
Have you been elected treasurer? Somebody handed you a bank card, a folder, or possibly nothing at all — and the first fundraiser is just a few weeks away. Or perhaps you’re in your third year and you want to make sure you get your systems in place for a new fiscal year before the…
Givebacks & MoneyMinder: How to Record & Reconcile Payments
Many PTA treasurers rely on Givebacks (formerly MemberHub) to manage memberships, collect payments, and support fundraising, while using MoneyMinder to keep the books organized. The two work well side by side once you know the routine: export the Givebacks payout summary, record the matching bank deposit in MoneyMinder, split it across the correct budget categories,…
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,…