school groups

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 more important, it helps kids to get used to being in front of an audience and show off what makes them unique! Putting on a school talent show fundraiser is fun, but it takes time and dedication to…

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 aced accounting in college, this responsibility isn’t to be taken lightly. Providing a nonprofit financial statement is an absolute must. Here’s why. Your board members and/or key stakeholders need to know what has changed with the finances since…

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. It’s one of the essential duties of a nonprofit treasure! If you don’t manage your cash flow, you are putting your nonprofit at risk of more than just cash shortages. Losing a donor or having to cancel a…

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 the past, that activity doesn’t always have to be athletics. There are many types of Booster Clubs that support activities such as music, STEM, theater, arts, and sports. But how is a Booster Club managed? Whether you’re starting…

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 our normal gatherings will need to be altered, the holidays still provide a good distraction from the trials of the world. It’s a great time to pause and remember what’s important. For parents, teachers, students and groups like…

Meet the Volunteer: Berta Keller
Meet the Volunteer: Berta Keller Our 4th Quarter 2020 Most Valuable Volunteer Nominate Someone Berta Keller is our Most Valuable Volunteer for the fourth quarter of 2020. Congrats, Berta. Thanks for all you do. Berta Keller has been volunteering since her son was in Kindergarten. He is now a sophomore in high school, and she…

PTO & PTA Job Descriptions
If you are in recruitment mode for your PTA or PTO officer roles, you might be scrambling to write job descriptions for each role. We’re here with some basic descriptions for the more common roles. Your Parent/Teacher/Student group is unique and may have different officers from other such groups. That said, the functions of these…

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 creating new ways to pay for everything from new playground equipment to classroom supplies. But let’s get down to the brass tax of this post: what happens after the money comes in? Why Finances Matter to School Parent…