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Hosting a Family Night at School? Don’t Forget These Rules

When the PTA president announces plans for a fall family night, all eyes turn to the treasurer to make sure it’s both memorable and financially responsible. Family nights like movie nights, talent shows, ice cream socials, and trunk or treat events are wonderful ways to bring your community together, use or raise funds, and showcase…

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Booster Club Budget 101

Whether you’re supporting the football team, marching band, or robotics club, a well-planned booster club budget is your roadmap for making smart fundraising and spending decisions all year long. This guide will walk you through creating and managing an effective budget that keeps your organization financially strong for the students and programs you care about.…

15 Treasurer Steps for New School year

15 Treasurer To-Do’s to Start the 2025–2026 School Year Strong

As a new school year begins, it’s the ideal time for volunteer treasurers to get organized. Whether you’re supporting a PTO or PTA, booster club, sports team or another volunteer-run group, tackling a few essential financial tasks now will set your organization up for a smooth and successful year ahead. High Priority: Must-Do Items 1.…

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20 Budget-Friendly Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas with Free Poems

Teachers have a profound impact on our lives. They play a crucial role in shaping our future, imparting knowledge and instilling values. They inspire us to live up to our fullest potential. So, whether you are gearing up for Teacher Appreciation Week, the end of the school year or the holidays, there is never a…

Booster Club Success New Year

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 to set the stage for the remaining months of the school year. While most boosters have their financial start date on July 1st, the post-holiday period offers a unique opportunity to re-evaluate your plan, reinvigorate the group and…

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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 up for a fresh start. Excitement fills the air as parents, teachers and administrators collaborate to create an enriching experience for students. In all of the excitement, one aspect that is often overlooked is the financial management of…

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20 Printable Teacher Appreciation Gift Tags

Teachers play a pivotal role in our children’s lives. They impart their knowledge and skills in an environment that promotes learning, curiosity and critical thinking. They shape the character of each child by helping them to develop values, attitudes and beliefs that will guide them throughout their lives. They serve as mentors, guides and role…

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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 role in providing financial and moral support for students and staff at your school. By raising funds for these activities, you are directly helping young people by providing an outlet for creativity, physical activity and social interaction —…

Treasurer's Tip Podcast

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 the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel with MoneyMinder where we’re hoping to make your life as a volunteer easier. Erin asks: Can my booster club require students or parents to participate in a…

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10 Virtual Booster Club Fundraising Ideas

Your booster club is on a mission to support a team, group, program or organization. Of all the ways you do this, there is one common theme: money. It takes money to pay for uniforms, equipment, facilities, food, events and sometimes staff. And while schools across the world have a variety of policies around in-person…