school groups

50+ Restaurants that do Fundraisers without a Middleman in 2025

Looking to host a fundraiser for your local nonprofit, school, sports team or community group? Why not…

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…

PTO / PTA Treasurer Duties: A Month-to-Month Guide

Raising your hand to be your PTO or PTA Treasurer might seem like a straightforward task. How…

PTO & PTA Treasurer’s Summer Checklist

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

How to Get Started as a Group or Club Treasurer

So, you've become your group or club's treasurer! Whether it was a volunteer move or you've been…

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)…

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…

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,…

5 Ways to Set Your Booster Club Up for Success This New Year

As the calendar turns and the new year unfolds, booster clubs find themselves in a key time…

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…

Alleviating Board Burnout: Rekindling the Passion in Nonprofit Directors

Much like in the business world, in the world of nonprofits, the dedication of the Board of…

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…

How to Get a Business to Sponsor Your Booster Club

Whether your booster club supports band, athletics or something else, there is no doubt about your important…

Getting Started as the PTA Treasurer

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

Can Your Booster Club Require Participation?

Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two-Minute Treasurer's Tip Podcast from MoneyMinder. Welcome to…

Why Does Your Parent Group Need Insurance?

Special podcast series featuring R.V. Nuccio & Associates. Kerri McDonald from R.V. Nuccio & Associates helps us…

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…

Nonprofit Board Transitions: How to Get Started When the Outgoing Board is Not Helpful

Kids grow up so fast. At least, that's what they say. And for some nonprofits -- such…

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…

25 of the Most Helpful Service Project Ideas for Scouts & Other Groups

We talk a lot about fundraising on this site, but one way for people -- especially today's…

Are PTAs Tax-Exempt?

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

5 Booster Club Membership Drive Ideas

There are many types of Booster Clubs that support students in anything from Sports to STEM. Whatever…

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…

Generating Nonprofit Financial Statements for Your Small Group

So, you've been elected Treasurer for your PTA, Booster Club, Rotary or Sports League. Even if you…

Cash Flow Management for Clubs, Teams and Parent Groups

Simply put, cash flow management is tracking the money that comes in and out of your nonprofit.…

How is a Typical Booster Club Management Team Structured?

Booster Clubs exist to provide a financial "boost" for student activities. And as we've written about in…

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 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…

Beyond Sports: 10 Types of Booster Clubs

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