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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…
Choosing and Maintaining a Bank Account for a Community Group
No matter how small your nonprofit is, your mission serves an important role in the community. And even if your nonprofit handles just a small amount of money, it is vital that you set up a bank account. Most community groups need a bank account to keep track of funds, protect individuals and prevent embezzlement.…
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…
QR Codes for Fundraising: Still Very Much Alive
Quick Response or QR codes were first introduced in 1994 to track vehicles during manufacturing. Then, marketers got ahold of them. From events to product packaging, the possibilities were endless. If you aren’t already familiar with them, QR codes are black and white grid shapes that are now aimed at mobile phone users. Some have…
4 Key Sports Fundraising Trends You Can’t Ignore
Are you finding that your team’s fundraising efforts have become stagnant? When concession stands are no longer footing the ever-increasing bill to manage your team, it’s time to shake things up. Something that can help with this is understanding the latest trends. To make things easy for you (which is really our goal in life),…
Do You Need to File a Tax Return if Your Group Had No Activity?
It’s been a tough year for too many reasons to count. From virtual fundraising to online holiday events, nonprofit groups have shown their ability to adapt to a strenuous situation. But not all groups were able to continue when the pandemic hit. Our support team has received a few inquiries around this topic and we…
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…
Nonprofit Membership Levels and Names (with 15 Examples)
Membership is the cornerstone of a solid financial backbone for many nonprofits, associations, and clubs. Does your group have to have membership levels to succeed? Absolutely, not. For some groups, you’re either in or out. For others, things aren’t so black and white. Read on to learn about nonprofit membership levels (with examples) so you…
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…