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Spring PTA Activities
Have the post-Spring-Break blues set in around your school? The weather is getting nicer and everyone wants to be outside, but we all still have hard work to do. Here are 10 great spring activities for your PTA to work on. 1. Spring Fling Carnival You can make this event what you want. Some schools…

How to Promote Healthy Eating at Schools
Healthy food choices equal healthier kids. That is why food in schools is an important component of a child’s day, and education. Little brains need nutritious lunches, snacks and breakfasts that are rich in whole grains, fresh fruits and veggies. In recent years, a number of initiatives on many levels have led to major improvements across…

PTA Transitions from Elementary to Middle School
The transition from an Elementary school to Middle School does not just befall the student. Parents are affected as well, not simply in terms of location but in terms of a new set of dynamics for your student’s learning environment and for those who support them, like the PTA. Logistics are different. Students will no…

10 Christmas Poems for Teachers
It’s the holiday season, and a great time of year to show the teachers in your life just how much you and your family appreciate them. In a follow-up to our popular thank you poems for teachers, and keeping in mind how hectic this time of year can get, here are 10 short, sweet, and printable poems…

Ways for Kids to Give Back this Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving season is a wonderful time to reflect on all that we have to be grateful for. One way for making this season extra meaningful is to engage your family in a service project centered on the meaning of Thanksgiving. Involving your kids will not only help out those who could use a hand,…

10 Different Bake Sale Recipes for Your Next Fundraiser
Let’s face it; bake sales are a great way to raise funds and have fun while increasing awareness about your cause. Does your club need a quick cash fix? Your PTA has some unexpected supplies to buy? Or perhaps a bake sale is the annual fundraiser for your local sports team. Fill a table full of these…

Welcome to the New Nonprofit Central!
Here at Nonprofit Central, we spend so much of our time optimizing our flagship program – MoneyMinder treasury software – that our website design has taken a back seat. Until today! We hope you like our new and improved website, featuring: A responsive design to fit any screen size, including mobile A brand new logo Updated…

10 More Quick Fundraising Ideas
Raise fun and funds this summer! Even though school is out and many families are on vacation, the very real need for cash for your organization remains intact. Summer isn’t typically a time of high impact giving but it could be a good time to try out a few fundraising ideas that can lead to…

Does My Nonprofit Need Insurance?
Why NonProfit Central Recommends Non-Profit Insurance At NonProfit Central, we strongly encourage organizations to protect themselves with insurance. As a matter of fact, we go so far as to say, “RUN” from organizations that don’t feel insurance is important. What would happen if: Your fundraising merchandise was damaged or stolen? Did someone accuse you of…

Printable Holiday Poem for Teachers
In light of the holidays and how busy you already are this time of year, we wanted to help make your life a little easier. Our teacher appreciation poems have been immensely popular, so we’re giving you a printable holiday poem for your child’s teacher. We personally like homemade and home-printed cards for teachers, because…