https://www.futurefund.com A free fundraising platform for schools. Raise money more efficiently for your PTA, school, booster club, or Ed Fund. en-us Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:17:29 -0700 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:08:00 -0700 https://www.futurefund.com/five-ways-to-increase-your-pta-membership-sales https://www.futurefund.com/five-ways-to-increase-your-pta-membership-sales Membership sales rise when joining is easy and being a member is worth something. Move enrollment online so families are asked once for every adult in the household, then give members a reason to stay: tiered dues, directory access, member pricing, exclusive content, and early access to merchandise. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:46:00 -0700 https://www.futurefund.com/your-first-year-running-a-pta-the-simple-formula-that-actually-works https://www.futurefund.com/your-first-year-running-a-pta-the-simple-formula-that-actually-works Most new PTA boards try to do everything at once and burn out by spring. There is a shorter path: sell memberships online, run exactly one fundraiser, sell one good hoodie, and get your books and filings on rails before the first deposit. The same formula I have watched work for 14 years. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:24:00 -0700 https://www.futurefund.com/why-futurefund-discourages-shared-and-positional-email-accounts https://www.futurefund.com/why-futurefund-discourages-shared-and-positional-email-accounts Shared logins like president@ leave your PTA one weak password away from a stolen bank account change that no one can trace back to a person. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:57:41 -0700 https://www.futurefund.com/introducing-futurefund-honey-edition https://www.futurefund.com/introducing-futurefund-honey-edition FutureFund has a brand new look. Explore the honey design system, the First Step parent journey, new payment options, and more ways to raise. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:15:29 -0700 https://www.futurefund.com/sell-california-pta-membership-online https://www.futurefund.com/sell-california-pta-membership-online FutureFund has been named an approved membership vendor by the California State PTA (CAPTA). CAPTA Units can use FutureFund to sell memberships online, with dues apportionment being handled and remitted automatically by FutureFund. CAPTA units can also use FutureFund to offer PTA members exclusive perks to help grow membership sales. As always, California PTA units can use FutureFund for free. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:11:43 -0800 https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-prepare-form-990n-for-your-pta https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-prepare-form-990n-for-your-pta Form 990-N is a short IRS filing, but it still requires accurate information and careful attention to detail. PTA treasurers need to confirm eligibility, pull the correct gross receipts figure, complete each section of the e-Postcard correctly, and save their proof of submission. Follow these steps from Beekeeper to prepare and submit clear records every year. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 04:50:12 -0800 https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-prepare-annual-financial-report-for-pta https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-prepare-annual-financial-report-for-pta Preparing a PTA’s annual financial report means accounting for every dollar raised and spent, reconciling accounts to the final month, and presenting the numbers to the board. Follow these steps from Beekeeper to produce a yearly summary that supports IRS forms, protects volunteers, and creates a reliable record for future treasurers. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 02:07:32 -0800 https://www.futurefund.com/what-to-do-when-pta-recieves-1099-k https://www.futurefund.com/what-to-do-when-pta-recieves-1099-k If your PTA received IRS Form 1099-K this year, congratulations! You earned a lot of money through card or online platform payments. Now you just need to make sure the info on your copy matches what’s in your records, and how to spot common problems so they don’t trip up the rest of your tax preparation. Beekeeper’s guide shows you how. Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:25:24 -0800 https://www.futurefund.com/futurefund-partners-with-california-state-pta-to-provide-futurefund-connect-for-free https://www.futurefund.com/futurefund-partners-with-california-state-pta-to-provide-futurefund-connect-for-free This partnership keeps PTAs strong, compliant, and connected by making essential tools free and accessible to every unit across California. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:11:49 -0700 https://www.futurefund.com/hoop-a-thon-fundraiser https://www.futurefund.com/hoop-a-thon-fundraiser Hoops-A-Thons are engaging and easy-to-run fundraisers for elementary and high schools. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making your Basketball Hoop-A-Thon a success with FutureFund, including tips on using our free platform to organize volunteers and collect pledges.