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101 Holiday Fundraising Ideas for School Groups: PTOs, PTAs, Booster Clubs & Sports

The holiday season is a time of joy, giving and community. It is also a prime opportunity…

Robert’s Rules of Order Cheat Sheet for School Group Meetings (PTO, PTA, Booster Clubs)

For many involved in school-based groups like Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO), Associations (PTA), Booster or Extracurricular Clubs,…

How to Find the EIN Number for Your School Group (PTA, PTO, Boosters)

School groups play a vital role in supporting schools and students. But, to ensure their continued success…

Your First 30 Days as a Parent Group Treasurer

Taking on the role of PTO/PTA Treasurer can be both rewarding and challenging. As the financial point…

Unlocking and Maintaining 501(c)(3) Status for PTO or PTA

Being "tax-exempt" means organizations do not have to pay federal taxes under the United States Tax Code.…

PTO & PTA Treasurer’s Summer Checklist

10 Ways for Parent Group Treasurers to Wrap Up and Prepare As a busy parent volunteer, we…

Which Form 990 do PTOs and PTAs Need to File?

The world of tax forms can be confusing for Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs) and Associations (PTAs). Let's…

How to Start a PTO or PTA at Your Child’s School

Whether it's the need for playground equipment or funding for a class field trip, classroom supplies, technology…

The Magic Formula for PTO & PTA Budgets

A budget is the foundation of success for any nonprofit, and that includes Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO)…

Year-End Guide for PTO & PTA Treasurers

Congratulations on a successful term as Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) or Association (PTA) Treasurer! Here is a…

End-of-Year Checklist for PTO & PTA Treasurers

As the end of the school year approaches, many Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs) and Associations (PTAs) have…

20 Budget-Friendly Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas with Free Poems

Teachers have a profound impact on our lives. They play a crucial role in shaping our future,…

How to Create Effective Standing Rules for Your PTO

As an essential component of organizational governance, standing rules play a vital role in maintaining continuity, clarity,…

March Dadness: 25 Ideas for Engaging Fathers in Your PTA/PTO

Gone are the days when Parent Teacher Organizations were solely for moms. Today, dads are stepping up…

Sweet Success: 20 Quick and Easy School Valentine’s Fundraisers

Around this point in the school year, students and teachers have hit their stride, settling into familiar…

Stepping Out Together: 10 Rules of Parent Group Board Retreats (PTA, PTO)

Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs) and Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) play a vital role in fostering collaboration between…

5 Must-Have Features When Choosing Parent Group Treasurer Software (PTA, PTO, Boosters)

As the new school year approaches, parent groups such as PTAs, PTOs and Booster Clubs are gearing…

Arizona PTA Lifetime Achievement Award Goes to One of Our Own

MoneyMinder is always honored to share the achievements of its employees. This time it's a big one.…

20 Printable Teacher Appreciation Gift Tags

Teachers play a pivotal role in our children's lives. They impart their knowledge and skills in an…

Getting Started as the PTA Treasurer

By definition, the PTO or PTA Treasurer is responsible for all funds that pass through the organization's…

10 Virtual Booster Club Fundraising Ideas

Your booster club is on a mission to support a team, group, program or organization. Of all…

10 Easy Middle School Icebreakers

Being in the middle can be hard sometimes. You don't get quite as much guidance as you…

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…

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…

10 PTO and PTA Budgeting Tips

Depending on your parent group's financial picture, budgeting could mean two different things. If you're strapped for…

Are PTAs Tax-Exempt?

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

How to Put on a School Talent Show as a Fundraiser

A school talent show is a great way for the PTA or PTO to raise money. Even…

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…

PTO & PTA Job Descriptions

If you are in recruitment mode for your PTA or PTO 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…

Beyond Sports: 10 Types of Booster Clubs

When you think of a high school Booster Club, you may think of the parents selling tickets…

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…

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…

Incorporating the School Mascot Into Fundraising Events

Eagles! Wildcats! Bulldogs! No, it’s not the zoo. It’s back to school time. And whether your school…