school groups

10 Ways Organizations Can Encourage Volunteering
While there are a number of factors that contribute to a decline in volunteers, it is left to the nonprofit sector to encourage them back. One estimate puts the loss of volunteer hours at about $175 billion dollars of services wasted. Nonprofits need to adapt to the shifting volunteer landscape by making changes that will…

Top 10 Articles from MoneyMinder in 2017
We are ending 2017 with a bang and we want you to know about it. To close out the year we’ve got an exciting update to share as well as provide you with the top 10 blog articles of 2017. Are you ready? First of all, we have changed our domain name; you used to…

5 (More) Printable Holiday Poems for Teachers
The holiday season is a time to enjoy with family, friends and loved ones in our lives. For many families that may include at least one or more teachers. To show your special teacher how much you appreciate them, and all of their hard work, we have put together 5 wonderful poems and have included…

Tips for Total Family Wellness this School Year
Staying healthy throughout the school year is generally a top priority for many families. Keep sick days at bay because with a little preparation total family wellness can be enjoyed by all. Nutrition Make sure healthy eating habits start at home. Student lunches and snacks can be loaded with sugar fats and preservatives so make…

Back to School: Teacher Appreciation Ideas from Students
Going back to school is an exciting time for students and one of the ways to make the transition extra special is with one of these teacher appreciation ideas. Take a peek at these thoughtful gifts, heart-warming words to start your school year off in the right direction. The Balm Your new teacher will be…

5 Ways Your Booster Club Can Kick Off the New School Year
Your Booster Club can drum up excitement for the new school year with these fun activities. Celebrate the end of summer, build school spirit and look forward to all of the excitement of the upcoming school year. Spirit Wear Sales Spirit Wear sales are a great way to raise money for your club while building…

School Year-End Checklist for Parent Organizations
Booster Clubs, PTAs, PTOs and PTSAs all share a common goal of supporting schools and advocating for students. It comes as no surprise that as the school year comes to an end, many of these groups share the same procedures for closing out the school year. With all of the year-end activity days, field trips…

Treasurer Transitions for PTAs & PTOs
Spring means baseball, cookouts and gardening, right? Well it can also be a busy time for Treasurers of PTAs and PTOs. Behind T-ball practices and car-wash fundraisers there are PTA and PTO Treasurer transitions taking place and to ensure your changeover is a smooth one, we have some tips for success. Here is how to…

PTA Fundraising Chair Responsibilities
PTAs are important providers of school support and a vital role within the organization is the Fundraising Chair. Whether you have been recently asked or are considering involvement, here is a bit of information about this important position. How to Become a Fundraising Chair The Fundraising Chair is usually elected by the PTA Board or…