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Fundraising tips for PTA & PTO leaders

Short, practical reads from someone who's stood in a lot of school cafeterias. No fluff, just what raises more money for your kids.

What to look for when choosing a fundraising company

Five questions to ask before you hand over the keys, and the honest answers you should hear back.

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Chocolate, popcorn, or a read-a-thon? Picking the right fundraiser

Each one shines for some schools and flops for others. How to match the program to your students.

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The best time of year to run your school fundraiser

The same fundraiser can earn very different amounts depending on when you run it. Pick a week that works with you.

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Why a live kickoff assembly raises more money

A flyer sent home asks families to care. A live kickoff makes the kids care, and it shows in the totals.

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How to get more families to take part in your fundraiser

Participation is what really drives how much your school raises. Five ways to bring more families in.

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5 signs your school fundraiser could be making more

Most fundraisers could bring in more without much extra work. Here's how to tell if yours is one of them.

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The fundraiser mistake that quietly costs schools money

The costliest mistake is picking a fundraiser with nobody double-checking the math. What it really costs.

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When an online drive beats selling products

A no-product online fundraiser skips the sorting and delivery, but it's right for some schools and wrong for others.

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Making fundraiser time easier on your volunteers

Volunteer burnout is a real cost, even when it never shows up on the report. Five ways to raise more with less work.

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