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Your parent-teacher group meetings are crucial for creating fundraisers, deciding how to enhance your child’s school experience, or fostering better collaboration with the school’s administration and educators. Ensuring that these meetings make the most effective use of time is vital, as working parents struggle to fit them into their busy schedules. However, many groups’ meetingsRead more

At a Glance To get a corporate sponsorship for your booster club, create a short sponsorship letter that tells your group’s story. The sponsorship proposal should outline the available sponsorship levels and their accompanying benefits. Send it to local businesses and parents’ employers, then assign parent volunteers to follow up. If you’re part of aRead more

For booster groups like yours, concession stands can be a major source of raising funds your group needs while creating an opportunity for your members to work together and get to know one another better. Best of all, booster club concession stands offer a fundraising opportunity that lasts all season and brings in funds forRead more

Popcorn fundraisers are one of the easiest ways for schools and booster clubs to raise real money, since almost everyone loves popcorn and the profit margins run high. This guide covers how popcorn fundraisers work, the best ideas for boosting sales, which companies to consider, how much you can expect to raise, and how toRead more

AT A GLANCE A smart budget keeps your PTA mission-focused and trusted. This step-by-step guide covers reviewing past finances, categorizing income and expenses, separating fixed and variable costs, tracking cash flow, and staying transparent and compliant. Key takeaway: build in a 10 to 15% contingency fund, so unexpected costs don’t derail your plans or yourRead more

Every year, I get to witness something that most people outside our world never see: thousands of volunteers, parents, teachers, and community members, pouring their evenings and weekends into making schools better for kids. No salary. No recognition beyond a thank-you email. Just the belief in helping children achieve their potential. That’s who PTAs are.Read more

AT A GLANCE Struggling to name your booster club? This article shares creative ideas plus practical rules: keep it short (2 to 4 words), memorable, and flexible enough to grow with your program over time. Key takeaway: before you commit, search online and on social media to confirm the name is available, and secure aRead more

AT A GLANCE This comprehensive guide covers what it takes to run a successful booster club, from choosing a club type and establishing leadership to fundraising and risk management. Key takeaway: booster clubs are separate legal entities from the school, so they need their own insurance coverage. The four key coverages needed are general liability,Read more

Parent-teacher associations (PTAs) play a crucial role in fostering a strong school community, supporting educational initiatives, and ensuring the well-being of students. However, a common challenge faced by many PTAs is low attendance at their meetings. This blog addresses the pain points of PTA board members struggling with attendance and how they can better informRead more

AT A GLANCE PTA, PTO, and booster club are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. This article breaks down how a PTA is tied to the National PTA and its guidelines, how a PTO operates independently with local control, and how a booster club supports a single program/department. Key takeaway: choose basedRead more