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Treasurer Transitions for PTAs & PTOs
Spring means baseball, cookouts and gardening, right? Well it can also be a busy time for Treasurers of PTAs and PTOs. Behind T-ball practices and car-wash fundraisers there are PTA and PTO Treasurer transitions taking place and to ensure your changeover is a smooth one, we have some tips for success. Here is how to…

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…

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!