pta
PTA Fundraising Chair Responsibilities
PTAs are important providers of school support and a vital role within the organization is the Fundraising Chair. Whether you have been recently asked or are considering involvement, here is a bit of information about this important position. How to Become a Fundraising Chair The Fundraising Chair is usually elected by the PTA Board or…
PTA Fundraising Rules & Guidelines
Fundraisers can account for a large portion of parent group activities. Though fundraising is a major undertaking it is far from standardized. There is a large variety of PTA/PTO fundraisers ranging from creative jog-a-thons to math marathons to more sophisticated online campaigns through sites like Kickstarter and Razoo. Reasons for fundraising are diverse. Each school and…
Ten Quick Ways to Thank Your Donors
Donor recognition is important to success, yet it can be hard to find time in the day to properly thank donors. To help you out, we have created this list of 10 quick ways to thank your donors.
Budgeting Dos and Don’ts
Budgeting can be a powerful planning tool. Here are a few must “Dos” to have a successful budget and a few common errors or “Don’ts”
Productivity App Review: Able2Extract PDF Converter 10
Review of the Able2Extract PDF converter, great for nonprofits and anyone with large files to share.
Unique Nonprofit Fundraising Ideas for Each Month
Each month of the year presents unique fundraising opportunities. Here are our favorite nonprofit fundraising ideas for each month.
Summer Service Learning Projects
Summer break doesn’t mean a vacation from learning. Try a few of these summer service learning activities and see how much fun you can have!
Halloween FUNdraising for PTAs, Booster & School Clubs
Halloween is a great season to drum up funds -and fun- for your important cause. It is a time well situated between the back-to-school frenzy and the hectic holiday season, not to even mention the treats. As leaves fall and fireplaces ignite this is a fantastic opportunity to circle the wagons around and raise community…
Reconciling a Checking Account
Why it is important to reconcile a checking account, and exact steps on how to do it.
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 Treasurers and committee members. Many consider this mandatory task a tiresome burden at best or a complete nightmare at worst; but it doesn’t have to be that way. DEVELOP A NETWORK Utilize your local PTA/PTO community to streamline…