school groups
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 has begun classes or you have a few weeks, there is still time to start the year off on the best foot possible. Here are six tips to get you started. Plan a Back to School Event Many…
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 all you do is rush them around from one activity to the next? Or, are they getting too much screentime? It might be time to take a step back and encourage your kids to do something “good” — …
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 as Parent Associations — Board Members volunteer when their children are of age, and they exit when their kids do. Having a board that comes and goes this frequently is sometimes accompanied by challenges. We’ve heard tales of…
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 cash, budgeting means making tough decisions on programs to cut. On the other hand, if you’ve just completed a lot of fundraising activities and have good cash flow, you may have lots of programs to fund. Regardless of…
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 youth — to give back is with their time. Service projects are a great way for Cub Scouts, Eagle Scouts, Girl Scouts and other community service groups to help their community. According to the Boy Scouts of America…
Are PTAs Tax-Exempt?
Most, although not all, of the groups we serve here at MoneyMinder are classified as 501(c)(3). When it comes to asking whether your PTA is tax-exempt, the first question you must answer is whether your group is registered with the IRS as such. The IRS has a convenient tax-exempt organization search if you know your…
5 Booster Club Membership Drive Ideas
There are many types of Booster Clubs that support students in anything from Sports to STEM. Whatever the money is used for, membership often makes up a large portion of the annual funds that are raised. Yet each club has its own unique structure, with some Booster Club membership spanning individuals, families and businesses. Membership…
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…
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 health, support teachers or enhance existing activities. Either way, there’s nothing like a good, quick fundraiser to support schools, teachers and students alike. We’ve all bitten off more than we can chew this year, so we’re keeping this…
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…
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