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Fall carnival, fall festival, or harvest festival, whatever you call your autumn event they’re just around the corner; which means it’s time to start planning. If this is your first time volunteering with your PTA, PTO or Booster Club you’ll want to continue reading. Here are some simple steps that will ensure the planning goesRead more

Your PTO or Booster Club may operate within the school’s provisions, but chances are they aren’t required to take on your liability. Unfortunately, the close relationship to your school creates a false sense of security; a common misconception is that school’s insurance protects Parent Teacher Organizations. This misunderstanding could leave your organization in a dangerousRead more

Silent auctions are a great way to raise large amounts of money at once. However, they take a lot of planning and preparation. To help your PTA, PTO, or Booster Club, AIM has created the best online silent auction must-do to-do list. Where to Find the Best Silent Auction Items What would a silent auctionRead more

Most non-profit organizations have enough activity to create year-round liability but occasionally we find that some groups just have the need to cover a single event.  We understand that every dollar is important, so we offer Single Event Insurance to your PTA, PTO, or Booster Club as an affordable alternative. What does Single Event InsuranceRead more

Here at AIM Insurance, we’re about more than protecting your Parent Teacher Organization, we’re here to support good people who are doing good things. AIM began with the goal of insuring educational nonprofits all over America; it is our belief that if we can support these organizations, we can sponsor great change. Your Parent TeacherRead more

Myth: your Parent Teacher Organization and alcohol can’t mix Yes, a PTO or Booster Club is made for the kids, but that doesn’t mean the grown-ups can’t have fun too! And nothing says “grown-up” like an adult beverage. Alcoholic beverages can be a great way to relax and connect with other parents in a matureRead more

Not too long ago, General Liability claims for injury were our most common claims. Now… embezzlement claims have taken the lead! While there may be numerous reasons for this shift, PTA, PTO and Booster Clubs need to make it a point to both prepare for and protect themselves from embezzlement.  Here are the top fiveRead more

When planning an event, people generally fall into two camps: the “playing it safe” camp or the “bigger is better” camp.  Playing is safe means just what it implies – no risk taking. And the bigger the better is all about living a little on the edge. Most people would rather go to the latterRead more

You just got home from a long day at work and are making dinner for your kids when you remember something… the fundraiser for your kids school is in just a few days and you still need to purchase insurance for it. Aside from the many other things on your mind, here’s what you mayRead more

On a list of things that are easiest to understand, insurance and all of its policies are usually at the bottom of the list. Insurance is confusing… and when you have to find insurance for a PTA, PTO, or Booster Club, it can seem overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are five easyRead more