The second half of the school year is a trickier time for fundraising compared to the first half.There’s still 50% of the year left, but at the same time, everyone is looking forward to the end of the school year and is ready to be done already. Especially after Spring Break,…
How to be the best PTO Fundraising Chair! All the duties of this vital position explained in this must read post! #pto #pta #schoolfundraising #fundraisingchair
Have you tried a simple donation based fundraiser, instead of a product based approach to PTO fundraising? If not, it’s a fundraising concept definitely worth giving a shot.For starters, it’s massively appealing for both potential donors as well as PTO leaders.And that’s because families enjoy breaks from having to buy…
Free training for Fundraising Chairs so they can learn the basics of school fundraising to earn more money for their PTA / PTO!
Most PTO fundraisers are playing it safe and small by running fundraisers that only reach a bit beyond the walls of their school. This is too bad since there’s a ton of opportunity if only they would think bigger and better.The smartest PTOs seek partnership opportunities with businesses in their area. This…
How to get parents to actually pay attention and show up for PTO and PTA school events! Its hard to compete when attention spans are so short, but this post has fantastic action strategies to make sure your PTO sponsored events and programs are well attended! Great information for PTO Presidents, Fundraising Chairs and Family Event Chairs!
PTO / PTA Presidents, Treasurers, Membership Chairs, Fundraising Chairs + Room Parents will find these resource + tools lifesavers!
It can be super easy to fall into the trap of doing things like your group has always done things for a few reasons. First, it's easy to do the same thing you've always done.
Auctions are absolutely terrific money makers for PTOs. With a chance to offer something a little different than traditional school fundraisers, parents and school staff will take notice. But to take your PTO auction profit to the next level, you’ll need to be smart and strategic.These tips can really make the difference…
A really fantastic source of income for your PTO or PTA comes in the way of donations from local businesses and companies in your area. But a lot of school parent group leaders have questions about how to get those donations in the first place, and then how to continue…
PTO / PTA Presidents, Treasurers, Membership Chairs, Fundraising Chairs + Room Parents will find these resource + tools lifesavers!
PTO / PTA Presidents, Treasurers, Membership Chairs, Fundraising Chairs + Room Parents will find these resource + tools lifesavers!
Have you tried a simple donation based fundraiser, instead of a product based approach to PTO fundraising? If not, it’s a fundraising concept definitely worth giving a shot.For starters, it’s massively appealing for both potential donors as well as PTO leaders.And that’s because families enjoy breaks from having to buy…
Learn how to be the very best Membership Chair for your PTA or PTO! Uunderstanding the job duties of this volunteer leadership position is critical!
The best PTO Fundraising Chairs know the secret of success means being strategic and delegating the right way. These tips give a great shortcut!
Planning family fun events for your PTO on a small budget? Don't stress! Fantastic low budget event ideas that families will love!
Most PTO fundraisers are playing it safe and small by running fundraisers that only reach a bit beyond the walls of their school. This is too bad since there’s a ton of opportunity if only they would think bigger and better.The smartest PTOs seek partnership opportunities with businesses in their area. This…
The best PTO Fundraising Chairs know the secret of success means being strategic and delegating the right way. These tips give a great shortcut!
When you're putting in a ton of time on anything, you want to see it be successful, including PTO fundraisers. It'd be a real shame if all of your hard work didn't pay off in
Happy March! It's a new month and another month closer to the end of the school year and the end of a term year for all Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) leaders!Just like the school, the PTO runs on a similar schedule, with certain things needing to happen at a certain…
The best PTO Fundraising Chairs know the secret of success means being strategic and delegating the right way. These tips give a great shortcut!
Here are 20 theme ideas to make your PTO / PTA fundraising event a success! Hosting a themed fundraiser for your PTO / PTA is a much better way to boost your donations than simply asking for cash. If you want to put on a memorable event for people that also benefits your school, we’ve compiled a list of 20 unique event ideas, from weekend nights out to food-focused parties. Let this year see your biggest fundraising success ever! Fuel Your Inner Competitor Competition brings out the best in people... and their wallets! Bingo Night A bingo night...
Looking for a newer fundraising concept that has the capacity to earn a ton of money for your PTO and school? Take a look at a Peer to Peer fundraiser! This fundraising concept works a bit differently than most traditional fundraisers do. First, it harnesses the power of social media and…
The best PTO Fundraising Chairs know the secret of success means being strategic and delegating the right way. These tips give a great shortcut!
Looking to get school donations for your PTO or PTA? Use these ideas and strategies to get more donations in less time and effort.
What happens if disaster strikes and your fundraiser totally flops? There's so much planning and preparation that goes into fundraising. There's also so many different like pieces parts that all have to come together. If
Happy New Year! January brings a fresh month and another set of tasks to get done to stay on track as a leader for your Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).This post will highlight the top tasks to address during the month, but isn’t going to be a comprehensive list of everything…
Have you tried a simple donation based fundraiser, instead of a product based approach to PTO fundraising? If not, it’s a fundraising concept definitely worth giving a shot.For starters, it’s massively appealing for both potential donors as well as PTO leaders.And that’s because families enjoy breaks from having to buy…
The best PTO Fundraising Chairs know the secret of success means being strategic and delegating the right way. These tips give a great shortcut!
When you said yes to being President, you thought you’d be handed a beautifully organized binder with everything you needed to know? Instead you probably got a sad looking binder overflowing with random and outdated information. Not useful at all. Do they really expect you to figure it out on your own? You're excited to lead your group, but you've only just started and already feel behind... What if instead, you had everything you needed, from monthly guidance to tons of forms and templates wrapped up in a gorgeous rainbow striped binder along with resources for your Principal and Teacher Rep too? Dream no more, the President's Success Kit is everything you've been looking for to have an organized term as the leader of your PTA/PTO! I'm a 13 year PTA volunteer-aholic and 5 time President. I know what's needed to do the job, and put it all in this kit! Here’s what you get with the fillable and ready to print President's Success Kit: Pure printable organizing and systems bliss with detailed set up instructions (none specific to any group name except for the cover options as noted): • PTO Insider Secrets: President Edition: Everything you need to know about being President from a 5 time President • President's Annual Planner- stay on track by following this list of items to take care of each month *President's Planner* Use in paper format or with your favorite digital planner. • Covers: Choose between PTA and PTO or customize a cover to your liking • Customizable Spine labels • Section dividers • Inspirational quote pages • Customizable section tabs Calendars • Holidays and Occasions to aid planning of programs, events and teacher appreciation celebrations. • Undated monthly calendar Planner Pages • Account and Passwords Tracker • Events (Planning, Budget Tracking, Summary and Supply Checklists) • Goal Tracking • Idea Tracking • Meeting Notes • Notes • To Do List • Year at a Glance Planner Forms and Templates • Board Member Summary • Committee Chair Summary • Contact Lists • Meeting Attendance Sign in Sheets with volunteer hour tracking • Meeting Childcare Sign In • Membership Lists • Volunteer Sign Ups • Meeting Agenda *Principal's Binder Kit* Binder Structure for a 31 page planner (everything but the binder itself!) • Front and back covers, plus a fillable version too • Fillable Spine labels • Customizable section tabs • Section dividers for To Do, Budget and Treasurer Reports, Bylaws, Meeting Agendas, Fundraisers, Contacts, Programs and Calendar • Monthly Reminders • Contact Lists • Meeting Notes • Things to Share at PTA/PTO Meetings • Assembly Ideas Tracker • Family Fun Ideas Tracker • Fundraiser Idea Tracker • Fundraiser Notes *Teacher Liaison's Binder Kit* Make it easy for your Teacher Liaison to effectively communicate with your group and the school staff with this 28 page binder kit that's similar to the Principal's Binder kit. Get a sneak peek inside the President's Binder kit here: https://youtu.be/945qnO8KzI4 All this plus a reimbursement form so you can submit the planner purchase to your Treasurer! ** Everything INSTANTLY downloadable 8 ½ x 11 PDF forms that can be printed as many times as you’d like for use with your group! Note that this kit isn't editable. >>> Prefer to have a Black and White planner instead? Get the details here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/524414892/black-and-white-printable-pto-pta >>> This organizing planner is part of the PTA/PTO Success Kit. https://www.etsy.com/listing/531789724/complete-pta-pto-planner-organizing Join my Facebook Group just for PTA/PTO Volunteers + Leaders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PTOleaders ========================================================================= NOTE: Due to the digital nature of this product, no refunds will be given after purchase. Please contact me with any questions! Please ensure your computer is capable of unzipping/extracting files from a ZIP file and reading PDFs before purchasing this item.
Great ideas for small fundraisers your PTO can put on that don't take a lot of time or volunteers to make happen, with pretty big profits!
Overwhelmed by the number of school fundraiser options out there? This post has all the details to consider for fundraising success!
Need to raise some money for your High School PTO, PTA or Booster Club Organization? This post has the top tried and true ideas to help your group raise money so you can do wonderful things for your school community!All of these ideas work for schools both small and large,…
Looking to get school donations for your PTO or PTA? Use these ideas and strategies to get more donations in less time and effort.
The best PTO Fundraising Chairs know the secret of success means being strategic and delegating the right way. These tips give a great shortcut!
The second half of the school year is a trickier time for fundraising compared to the first half.There’s still 50% of the year left, but at the same time, everyone is looking forward to the end of the school year and is ready to be done already. Especially after Spring Break,…
Mini-grant programs are a great way to set aside some funding for items that aren't already covered by your PTO budget.All PTOs should have one because they help keep your budget in balance. It's also
Looking to get school donations for your PTO or PTA? Use these ideas and strategies to get more donations in less time and effort.
The best PTO Fundraising Chairs know the secret of success means being strategic and delegating the right way. These tips give a great shortcut!
Learn how to be the very best Membership Chair for your PTA or PTO! Uunderstanding the job duties of this volunteer leadership position is critical!
Looking to get school donations for your PTO or PTA? Use these ideas and strategies to get more donations in less time and effort.
The best PTO Fundraising Chairs know the secret of success means being strategic and delegating the right way. These tips give a great shortcut!
When you're putting in a ton of time on anything, you want to see it be successful, including PTO fundraisers. It'd be a real shame if all of your hard work didn't pay off in
