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Are PTAs Tax-Exempt?

Most, although not all, of the groups we serve here at MoneyMinder are classified as 501(c)(3). When…

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…

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…

Meet the Volunteer: Berta Keller

Meet the Volunteer: Berta Keller Our 4th Quarter 2020 Most Valuable Volunteer Nominate Someone Berta Keller is…

PTO & PTA Job Descriptions

If you are in recruitment mode for your PTA or PTO's officer roles, you might be scrambling…

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…

Shake Up Your PTA’s Annual Traditions

For parent groups like PTAs, PTOs, PFCs and Booster Clubs, tradition is as ingrained as the permanent…

100 Online School Spirit Fundraisers to Keep the PTO Funds Rolling

With many schools going virtual in some capacity this year, it's only fitting that fundraisers should follow…

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…

Meet the Volunteer: Carla Olivo

Meet the Volunteer: Carla Olivo Our 2nd Quarter 2020 Most Valuable Volunteer Nominate Someone Carla Olivo is…

Small Nonprofit Leadership: 10 Strategies for Success

Having a leadership role in a small nonprofit like a parent group, service club, sports team or…

The Ultimate List of COVID-19 School Closure Activities for Kids

Just when we thought we were rounding the corner and heading for Summer, a new type of…

15 Family Fun Night Ideas that are Actually Fun!

Parent groups like PTAs and PTOs are many things, including an amazing way for local families to…

How do PTAs, PTOs and Other Parent Groups File Taxes?

Parent Group, PTO & PTA Taxes 101 Taxes. If you dislike doing your own personal taxes, you're…

5 Ways to Get More PTA / PTO / Parent Association Volunteers

When you're trying to accomplish big things on behalf of your children, your passion is palpable. You're…

How to Engage Parent Volunteers in New Ways

These days, it's not uncommon for kids to be enrolled in several different activities at the same…

Ring in the New Year by Preparing for Change with Your School Group

Even though the new year doesn't mark the start of a new school year, it's still a…

Ideas for a Successful Movie Night at School

School movie nights are fun for everyone. They create a great sense of community, and students really…

7 Ways Parent Groups Can Use Social Media to Connect

With so many social media channels out there, it can be difficult to choose which one to…

Thank a Volunteer this Volunteer Week with Our $100 Amazon Giveaway!

Celebrate the people who power your organization. Volunteers help nonprofits achieve their mission every day. National Volunteer…

5 (More) Printable Holiday Poems for Teachers

The holiday season is a time to enjoy with family, friends and loved ones in our lives.…

Tips for Total Family Wellness this School Year

Staying healthy throughout the school year is generally a top priority for many families. Keep sick days…

Ten Quick Ways to Thank Your Donors

It is critical for success to thank your donors. Donations typically make up a large part of…

Budgeting Dos and Don'ts

As we have mentioned before, budgeting is important for an organization of any size. It can help…

Productivity App Review: Able2Extract PDF Converter 10

Here at Nonprofit Central we are interested in making your nonprofit life as easy and as pleasant…

Unique Nonprofit Fundraising Ideas for Each Month

Each month of the year is an opportunity to raise money. Here are our favorite nonprofit fundraising…

Summer Service Learning Projects

Summer Service Learning Projects The end of the school year doesn’t mean the end of learning. Far…

Fight Fraud: How and Why to Reconcile an Account

Why Reconcile: There are two primary reasons to reconcile an account. One is to help find errors…

Halloween FUNdraising for PTAs, Booster & School Clubs

Halloween is a great season to drum up funds -and fun- for your important cause. It is…

See Strength In Numbers: The Annual PTA or PTO Audit

The annual PTA/PTO financial review (aka audit) is something that often strikes fear into the hearts of many…

Spring PTA Activities

Have the post-Spring-Break blues set in around your school? The weather is getting nicer and everyone wants…

How to Promote Healthy Eating at Schools

Healthy food choices equal healthier kids. That is why food in schools is an important component of…

PTA Transitions from Elementary to Middle School

The transition from an Elementary school to Middle School does not just befall the student. Parents are…

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…

What's the Difference Between PTA & PTO?

A child learns everything they know through two basic sources: their parents and their teachers. There are…

PTA Summer Checklist

Remember during the school year when you were up to your eyeballs in paperwork and kids' sports…

Why Should You Join PTA?

[caption id="attachment_268" align="alignright" width="300"] There are so many reasons to join your child's school PTA group. photo…

Ten Hot PTA Fundraising Ideas

A Parent Teachers Association (PTA) is a formal organization of parents, teachers and school staff who prides…

A Better Way to Manage PTA Books

Let's face it. Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) are volunteer-run organizations managed by people who are parents (read:…