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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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Why Does Your Parent Group Need Insurance?

Special podcast series featuring R.V. Nuccio & Associates. Kerri McDonald from R.V. Nuccio & Associates helps us understand the world of insurance as it relates to your parent group. She shares with us the ins & outs, shares some examples, and provides suggestions to reduce your risk. Whether you are new to your role or…

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3 Steps to Changing Your Financial Year

Are you looking to change your financial year? Whether your nonprofit group was set up a month or a decade ago, there could be compelling reasons to change your tax year. For example, if you set up your Booster Club or Parent Group (PTA, PTO, PTSA) on the calendar year, you may have later realized…

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10 Virtual Booster Club Fundraising Ideas

Your booster club is on a mission to support a team, group, program or organization. Of all the ways you do this, there is one common theme: money. It takes money to pay for uniforms, equipment, facilities, food, events and sometimes staff. And while schools across the world have a variety of policies around in-person…

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10 Easy Middle School Icebreakers

Being in the middle can be hard sometimes. You don’t get quite as much guidance as you did in the beginning since you’re not new. And you may not get as much recognition as you do at the end. Such is the progression from elementary to middle and high school. And yet, the transition from…

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Back to School Tips for Parent Groups (PTA, PTO, PTSA)

A fresh school year deserves a fresh look at your back to school plans. Whether your school has begun classes or you have a few weeks, there is still time to start the year off on the best foot possible. Here are six tips to get you started. Plan a Back to School Event Many…

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25 Good Things to Do With Your Kids as Summer Rolls On

Are your kids lamenting their boredom yet again as the hot summer continues? Do you feel like all you do is rush them around from one activity to the next? Or, are they getting too much screentime? It might be time to take a step back and encourage your kids to do something “good” — …