# FutureFund > FutureFund is a fundraising platform for K-12 schools, PTAs, PTOs, booster clubs, and other school organizations. We help schools raise money through online donations, product sales, and event management. ## About This File This file provides LLM-friendly content for AI systems. All content is available in markdown format by appending `.md` to any URL. - **Website**: https://www.futurefund.com - **Full Content**: https://www.futurefund.com/llms-full.txt - **Sitemap**: https://www.futurefund.com/sitemap.xml - **Contact**: support@futurefund.com ## Pages Marketing and informational pages about FutureFund's products and services. - [Get every parent on board before the school year starts](https://www.futurefund.com/parent-onboarding.md): Stop chasing donors and volunteers all year. FutureFund's First Step program helps you sign them up for multiple fundraisers at once and strike while the iron's hot. - [Get a free online store for your school](https://www.futurefund.com/online-store.md): Selling online is easier than you probably think. Sell yearbooks, spirit wear, memberships, tickets, & more on a free online platform built for K-12 schools. - [Set your next fundraising record with an A-Thon](https://www.futurefund.com/athons.md): Any school activity becomes a powerful fundraiser when you turn it into an A-Thon! FutureFund makes it easy and lets you keep every cent you earn. - [Integrated messaging that gets to the point](https://www.futurefund.com/messaging.md): Capture attention with messages that reach the right audience instead of generic newsletters. FutureFund makes it easy to engage parents, teachers, alumni, and more. - [Sell more PTA memberships when you go digital](https://www.futurefund.com/membership.md): When your K-12 school group sells more memberships, you raise more funds and create more volunteers. FutureFund makes it easy and helps you keep track of them all in one place. - [Imagine if you could double every dollar your school raises](https://www.futurefund.com/corporate-matching.md): Donors give more to school fundraisers when they know it has an impact. Make every contribution count twice with FutureFund’s easy corporate matching program. - [The next-generation fundraising platform for K-12 schools](https://www.futurefund.com/school-fundraising.md): Raise money for school projects and causes with FutureFund’s free K-12 fundraising platform. Get started today and do more for your school. - [Everything your PTA needs to raise more and stress less](https://www.futurefund.com/ptas.md): Everything your PTA needs to raise more and stress less. A-Thon fundraisers, online store, membership drives, PTA accounting, and more. Free for schools. - [ Fundraise, collect fees, and run game day. All from one free platform.](https://www.futurefund.com/coaches.md): Description Raise money, sell tickets, run concessions, and collect athletic fees with FutureFund. Free for every school. Most campaigns launch in under 10 minutes. - [Texas PTA LAUNCH Conference 2026](https://www.futurefund.com/launch.md): We're booth 616 at Texas PTA Launch 2026! We look forward to chatting fundraising, online stores, digital ticketing, and more! - [How to Run a Volleyball Serve-a-Thon Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/serve-a-thon-fundraiser.md): Learn how to setup, launch, and manage your own serve-a-thon, complete with example emails for parents, social media posts, and more. - [Tickets sold, guests scanned, volunteers stress-free. All from your phone.](https://www.futurefund.com/digital-ticketing.md): Sell tickets online and scan QR codes at the door with Turnstile, FutureFund’s free ticketing app for K-12 schools. No accounts needed. - [Athletic fees paid, waivers signed, athletes ready. All before day one.](https://www.futurefund.com/athletic-fees.md): Athletic fees paid, waivers signed, athletes ready. FutureFund lets coaches collect payments, attach waivers, and offer installment plans online. Free for every school. - [How to Run a Swim-a-Thon Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/swim-a-thon-fundraiser.md): Learn how to setup, launch, and manage your own swim-a-thon, complete with example emails for parents, social media posts, and more. - [How to Run a Sing-a-Thon Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/sing-a-thon-fundraiser.md): Learn how to setup, launch, and manage your own sing-a-thon, complete with example emails for parents, social media posts, and more. - [Sell more at the concession stand. Count less at the end of the night.](https://www.futurefund.com/concessions.md): SnackBar by FutureFund turns any iPhone into a contactless POS for school concession stands. Faster lines, accurate inventory, clean reports. Always free. - [Turn your team into a fundraising machine](https://www.futurefund.com/team-fundraisers.md): Run fun runs, lift-a-thons, and more for your middle or high school team. FutureFund is free and your school keeps 100% of what you raise. - [Read-A-Thon Fundraisers: The Complete Guide for Schools](https://www.futurefund.com/read-a-thon-fundraiser.md): Learn how to setup, launch, and manage your own read-a-thon, complete with example emails for parents, social media posts, and more. - [How To Run a Move-a-Thon Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/move-a-thon-fundraiser.md): Learn how to setup, launch, and manage your own move-a-thon, complete with example emails for parents, social media posts, and more. - [How to Run a Math-a-Thon Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/math-a-thon-fundraiser.md): Learn how to setup, launch, and manage your own math-a-thon, complete with example emails for parents, social media posts, and more. - [How to Run a Lift-a-Thon Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/lift-a-thon-fundraiser.md): Learn how to setup, launch, and manage your own lift-a-thon, complete with example emails for parents, social media posts, and more. - [How to Run a Jump-a-Thon Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/jump-a-thon-fundraiser.md): Learn how to setup, launch, and manage your own jump-a-thon, complete with example emails for parents, social media posts, and more. - [How To Run a Jog-a-Thon Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/jog-a-thon-fundraiser.md): Learn how to setup, launch, and manage your own jog-a-thon, complete with example emails for parents, social media posts, and more. - [How to Run a Hoop-a-Thon Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/hoop-a-thon-fundraiser.md): Learn how to setup, launch, and manage your own hoop-a-thon, complete with example emails for parents, social media posts, and more. - [How To Run a Dance-a-Thon Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/dance-a-thon-fundraiser.md): Learn how to setup, launch, and manage your own dance-a-thon, complete with example emails for parents, social media posts, and more. - [How To Run a Chess-a-Thon Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/chess-a-thon-fundraiser.md): Learn how to setup, launch, and manage your own chess-a-thon, complete with example emails for parents, social media posts, and more. - [How to Run a Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/bowl-a-thon-fundraiser.md): Learn how to setup, launch, and manage your own bowl-a-thon, complete with example emails for parents, social media posts, and more. - [How to Run a Baseball Hit-a-Thon Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/hit-a-thon-fundraiser.md): Learn how to setup, launch, and manage your own hit-a-thon, complete with example emails for parents, social media posts, and more. - [How to Run a Bike-a-Thon Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/bike-a-thon-fundraiser.md): Learn how to setup, launch, and manage your own bike-a-thon, complete with example emails for parents, social media posts, and more. - [How to Run a Spell-a-Thon Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/spell-a-thon-fundraiser.md): Learn how to setup, launch, and manage your own spell-a-thon, complete with example emails for parents, social media posts, and more. - [How to Run a Walk-a-Thon Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/walk-a-thon-fundraiser.md): Learn how to setup, launch, and manage your own walk-a-thon, complete with example emails for parents, social media posts, and more. - [Sample](https://www.futurefund.com/sample.md): sdf - [PTA accounting that runs itself, not your volunteers](https://www.futurefund.com/tacos.md): BeeKeeper is accounting software built for PTAs and school groups. Automatic bank imports, expense reimbursements, tax filing, and treasurer transitions in one place. - [Compliance without chaos](https://www.futurefund.com/connect.md): From document management to dues apportionment, FutureFund Connect is here to keep you on track. Made exclusively for K-12 PTAs and districts. Free for schools and districts to use. - [SnackBar](https://www.futurefund.com/snackbar.md): SnackBar is a hands-free point-of-sale system designed exclusively for K-12 schools. Use it for free with your FutureFund account. - [California State PTA Convention 2026](https://www.futurefund.com/capta-convention.md): Join us at the California State PTA Convention on May 1 - 3. We're booth 91! ## Blog Posts Educational content, guides, and insights for school fundraising. - [Encouragement and Advice from Experienced PTA Members](https://www.futurefund.com/pta-volunteer-encouragement-and-advice.md) - Volunteering with your PTA can be overwhelming—but you’re not alone. This section offers encourag... - [Important PTA Terms and Acronyms Every Volunteer Should Know](https://www.futurefund.com/pta-glossary-terms-acronyms.md) - What’s a quorum? What do SEC and ELAC stand for? This glossary breaks down essential PTA terms an... - [Essential Resources and Tools for PTA Volunteers](https://www.futurefund.com/essential-pta-volunteer-resources-and-tools.md) - Running a PTA takes work—but the right tools make it easier. This guide for volunteers rounds up ... - [Common Questions and Essential Tips for New PTA Volunteers](https://www.futurefund.com/common-pta-volunteer-questions-and-tips.md) - Not sure what to expect as a new PTA volunteer? You’re not alone. This guide answers common quest... - [The Fundraiser’s 2025-2026 Fundraising Plan: Your Complete Calendar of Dates](https://www.futurefund.com/complete-calendar-of-fundraising-dates.md) - Plan fundraisers around the dates that will bring in the most donations! FutureFund’s complete 20... - [How to Start a PTO (Parent Teacher Organization)](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-start-pto.md) - Starting a PTO benefits parents, teachers, and your school community as a whole. Learn how to sta... - [New: Boost concession sales with FutureFund’s SnackBar app](https://www.futurefund.com/concession-sales.md) - Selling concessions at school should be fun—not stressful. Stop struggling with cash and cut down... - [New: Waitlisting Now Available for Sign-Up Campaigns](https://www.futurefund.com/waitlisting-available-for-sign-up-campaigns.md) - Run a Sign-Up campaign with FutureFund to efficiently enroll students in programs. No more room? ... - [10 Class Reunion Ideas to Make It Your Best Alumni Event Ever](https://www.futurefund.com/class-reunion-ideas-for-alumni-events.md) - Bring alumni together with a class reunion that’s truly memorable. From nostalgic activities to n... - [How to Engage Alumni Through Social Media Outreach: 10 Tips](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-engage-alumni-through-social-media.md) - Not sure how to approach alumni outreach messaging on social media? Learn which platforms to use,... - [How to Make a Long-Term Impact as a PTA Volunteer](https://www.futurefund.com/make-long-term-impact-as-pta-volunteer.md) - Leave a legacy of success for your PTA! This part of FutureFund’s guide for PTA volunteers shows ... - [How to Handle Challenges and Conflict as a PTA Volunteer](https://www.futurefund.com/handle-challenges-conflict-as-pta-volunteer.md) - Rise to meet challenges so your PTA can fundraise more effectively. This article for new voluntee... - [How to Build Stronger Relationships with Your School as a PTA Volunteer](https://www.futurefund.com/build-stronger-relationships-with-your-school.md) - Stronger relationships with school admins, teachers, and coaches mean more support for your PTA’s... - [Best Practices for Communication in Your PTA](https://www.futurefund.com/pta-communication-best-practices.md) - Clear communication keeps your PTA running smoothly. Learn how to connect with volunteers, engage... - [Fundraising 101 for PTAs](https://www.futurefund.com/pta-fundraising-101.md) - Time to run your first successful PTA fundraiser! This guide covers top fundraising ideas, how to... - [Event Planning Basics for PTA Fundraisers](https://www.futurefund.com/event-planning-basics-pta.md) - Planning a successful PTA event is easier than you think! This guide covers key steps, best pract... - [How to Prepare for PTA Meetings](https://www.futurefund.com/prepare-for-pta-meetings.md) - Get ready to nail your first PTA meeting! Learn what to expect, how to contribute, and the key te... - [Your roles & responsibilities in the PTA](https://www.futurefund.com/pta-roles-and-responsibilities.md) - Learn more about PTA roles? This section of our guide breaks down key positions, from president t... - [Key timelines & checkpoints for new PTA members](https://www.futurefund.com/key-timelines-pta-members.md) - Find out when key PTA events happen! This guide walks you through the best times for fundraisers,... - [The First Steps to Take as a New PTA volunteer](https://www.futurefund.com/first-steps-pta-volunteer.md) - Just joined the PTA? Here’s how to connect with leadership, understand your PTA’s policies, and s... - [Welcome to the PTA](https://www.futurefund.com/welcome-to-pta.md) - Just joined the PTA? Here’s everything you need to know about what the PTA does, how it’s structu... - [What Motivates Alumni Donations for High Schools?](https://www.futurefund.com/what-motivates-alumni-donations.md) - Seeking alumni donations isn’t just about fundraising—it’s about connecting with former students.... - [8 Different Types of Alumni Messages & How to Write Them](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-write-alumni-messages.md) - Feeling intimidated or overwhelmed by the idea of sending messages to alumni? We’ve got your back... - [How to Write an Alumni Newsletter that Drives Donations for School Fundraisers](https://www.futurefund.com/write-an-alumni-newsletter-drives-donations.md) - Your alumni newsletter can do more than update former students—it can also encourage them to dona... - [The Ultimate Alumni Outreach Email Template for High Schools](https://www.futurefund.com/ultimate-alumni-outreach-email-template.md) - Not sure how to reach out to former high school students and ask for their support? Use this ulti... - [The Best Fundraising Software for Schools & Nonprofits](https://www.futurefund.com/best-fundraising-software-for-schools-nonprofits.md) - We built FutureFund to deliver the best free fundraising experience for K-12 schools. See why her... - [The Birthday Board Fundraiser: An Easy & Effective Fundraiser Students Love](https://www.futurefund.com/birthday-board-fundraiser.md) - Celebrate birthdays for students while raising money for causes that benefit them! A birthday boa... - [The Fundraiser’s 2025 Fundraising Plan: Your Complete Calendar of Dates](https://www.futurefund.com/school-year-fundraising-plan.md) - Plan fundraisers around the dates that will bring in the most donations! FutureFund’s complete 20... - [New Features: Campaign Form Redesign & Message Delivery Metrics](https://www.futurefund.com/campaign-form-redesign-and-message-delivery-metrics.md) - Streamline the way you set up fundraising campaigns and reach parents in your school community mo... - [5 Raffle Ticket Canva Templates for School Groups](https://www.futurefund.com/raffle-ticket-canva-templates.md) - Selling raffle tickets can help your K-12 school group raise the money you need to hit key financ... - [How to Record a Hype Video for Your Upcoming Event](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-record-hype-video.md) - Hype videos drive fundraiser engagement, so they’re vital for school groups. Here’s a step-by-ste... - [New: Season Pass & Waiver Support for Turnstile + Cash App Integration](https://www.futurefund.com/season-passes-and-cash-app.md) - FutureFund now allows school groups to sell season passes, or tie ticket purchases/redemptions to... - [Reward Students with Experiences Instead of Trinkets](https://www.futurefund.com/reward-students-with-experiences.md) - Trinkets are common rewards for K-12 students who participate in fundraisers—but they aren’t the ... - [How to Run a School Penny War Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/penny-war-fundraiser.md) - Run a successful penny war for your K-12 school with FutureFund’s help! This guide contains a lis... - [The Complete List of School Holidays in the US](https://www.futurefund.com/us-school-holidays.md) - Plan fundraisers around the dates that will bring in the most donations and avoid school holidays... - [How One High School Lift-A-Thon Raised Over $35,000 in 2025 (and Raised the Bar for School Spirit Even Higher)](https://www.futurefund.com/high-school-lift-a-thon-case-study.md) - Here’s how one California high school raised over $35,000 in a single fundraiser and kept every p... - [Sponsor Request Letter Template to Engage Your Next Sponsors](https://www.futurefund.com/sponsor-request-letter-template.md) - Use this downloadable email template to gain new sponsors by explaining your goals and how they c... - [Best Fundraising Websites for Nonprofits and Individuals](https://www.futurefund.com/best-fundraising-templates-for-nonprofits-and-individuals.md) - Fundraise for your K-12 school group with FutureFund, or raise money for a different kind of nonp... - [Your School Fun Run: DIY or Working with Professionals?](https://www.futurefund.com/school-fun-run-diy-or-professional.md) - Working with professionals to set up your Fun Run has benefits, but the right tools can help you ... - [Penny War Canva Flyer Templates](https://www.futurefund.com/penny-war-canva-flyer-templates.md) - Kick off your school’s next Penny War with these 5 Canva flier templates ideal for K-12 school gr... - [5 Fun Run Canva Flyer Templates](https://www.futurefund.com/5-fun-run-canva-flyer-templates.md) - Get your next Fun Run off to the races with these 5 Canva flyer templates that are ideal for K-12... - [Anatomy of a Successful School Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/anatomy-of-a-successful-school-fundraiser.md) - What do successful fundraisers have in common? Find out here as FutureFund breaks down the anatom... - [New: Observer Dashboard for Volunteer Positions](https://www.futurefund.com/new-observer-dashboard-for-volunteer-positions.md) - FutureFund now enables school administrators and volunteer coordinators to provide stakeholders w... - [Thank You Letter Template for Business Donors](https://www.futurefund.com/thank-you-letter-template-for-business-donors.md) - Create genuine and effective thank-you letters for business donors to your school fundraisers. Us... - [How to Re-Engage Legacy Donors For Your PTA](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-reengage-legacy-donors-for-pta.md) - Re-establish connection, maintain engagement, and more with this practical guide for re-engaging ... - [5 Awesome Email Templates to Connect with Volunteers For Your Next School Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/email-templates-to-connect-with-volunteers.md) - Use these five email templates to connect with volunteers for your next school fundraiser. Our te... - [Thank You Letter Templates For Your Fundraiser’s Volunteers](https://www.futurefund.com/thank-you-letter-template-for-fundraiser-volunteers.md) - Create genuine and effective thank-you letters for your school fundraiser’s volunteers. Use this ... - [5 Email Templates to Nurture Relationships With Donors](https://www.futurefund.com/email-templates-to-donors.md) - Use these five email templates to nurture relationships with your donors by keeping them informed... - [5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Planning Your Next Fundraising Event](https://www.futurefund.com/questions-to-ask-before-planning-fundraising-events.md) - Have the primary goal in mind, take note of your resources, and more by using these five question... - [Our Free School Fundraiser Participation Waiver Form Template](https://www.futurefund.com/free-school-fundraiser-participation-waiver-form-template.md) - It’s easier than ever for students to sign up for your school fundraiser activities, thanks to th... - [A Step By Step Guide to Help You Plan Your Next Mental Health Awareness Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/mental-health-awareness-fundraiser-guide.md) - Mental health fundraisers work best when you time them around key mental health awareness dates, ... - [Using FutureFund for Ticketing](https://www.futurefund.com/using-futurefund-for-ticketing.md) - Use FutureFund to streamline ticketing for sporting events, performing arts, school dances, and m... - [The Ultimate Pre-Built Template To Help Keep Your Volunteer List Organized](https://www.futurefund.com/ultimate-volunteer-list-template.md) - FutureFund’s automation features make organizing your school group’s volunteer list faster and ea... - [20 Inexpensive Teacher Appreciation Ideas](https://www.futurefund.com/inexpensive-teacher-appreciation-ideas.md) - From classroom plants to supply gift baskets, these practical and economical teacher appreciation... - [How PTAs & Schools Can Show Appreciation to Teachers](https://www.futurefund.com/how-ptas-and-schools-can-show-appreciation-to-teachers.md) - It’s easy to show teachers at your school how much you appreciate their work! Host a school fundr... - [Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas for Staff](https://www.futurefund.com/teacher-appreciation-week-ideas-for-staff.md) - Support staff like cafeteria workers and office admins work hard to keep schools running safely a... - [25 School Bus Driver Appreciation Ideas](https://www.futurefund.com/school-bus-driver-appreciation-ideas.md) - From a bus safety poster contest to features in the school newsletter to appreciation certificate... - [20 No-Cost Teacher Appreciation Ideas](https://www.futurefund.com/20-no-cost-teacher-appreciation-ideas.md) - From student video tributes to teacher appreciation walls and flash mobs, here are 20 no-cost tea... - [Using Apple Pay & Google Pay to Streamline Donations with FutureFund](https://www.futurefund.com/using-apple-google-pay-to-streamline-futurefund-donations.md) - You can now use FutureFund to accept donations to your school fundraisers made with Apple Pay and... - [How to Use FutureFund Turnstile to Streamline Ticket Redemption at Your Next Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-use-futurefund-turnstile.md) - Download FutureFund Turnstile, get set up in seconds, and start redeeming tickets for your school... - [20 Giving Tuesday Fundraising Ideas](https://www.futurefund.com/20-giving-tuesday-fundraising-ideas.md) - Fuel your Giving Tuesday momentum with 20 school-ready ideas, like themed photo contests, galas, ... - [How to Boost Year-End Giving](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-boost-year-end-giving.md) - Share impactful stories, encourage followers to engage with social media, and more with this prac... - [Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 & Teacher Appreciation Day Resources](https://www.futurefund.com/teacher-appreciation-week-resources.md) - Schools can celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week or Day by running fundraiser campaigns, selling s... - [Top Fundraising Tools for Schools](https://www.futurefund.com/top-fundraising-tools-for-schools.md) - Using the right tools to run your fundraisers is vital for their success. Here’s a list of the be... - [Guide: How to Run a School Art Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-run-school-art-fundraiser.md) - Holding a school art fundraiser will help to raise the money you need for your school group, club... - [20 Fundraising Ideas for High School Sports Teams](https://www.futurefund.com/fundraising-ideas-for-high-school-sports-teams.md) - Team fundraisers often raise considerable amounts of money for high schools. Learn how to pay off... - [Guide: How to Run a School Calendar Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-run-a-school-calendar-fundraiser.md) - Holding a school calendar fundraiser is a creative way to meet your fundraising targets. Learn ho... - [Guide: How to Fundraise for a School Trip](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-fundraise-for-school-trip.md) - Complete community chores, hold a “Tag the Bag’ event, plan a bake sale, and get the students inv... - [15 Elementary School Bake Sale Ideas](https://www.futurefund.com/elementary-school-bake-sale-ideas.md) - Get the kids involved, hold unique baking competitions, and even grab inspiration from Grandma’s ... - [24 Fundraising Ideas For School Bands](https://www.futurefund.com/school-band-fundraising-ideas-for-school.md) - Raise the money your school band needs with creative, practical fundraising ideas that boost part... - [The Ultimate List of School Fundraisers: 150+ Fundraising Ideas for Every Season](https://www.futurefund.com/ultimate-list-of-school-fundraisers.md) - Meet your PTA’s fundraising goals all year with this master list of over 150 fundraisers, organiz... - [8 Sustainable Event Ideas to Raise Money for Your School](https://www.futurefund.com/sustainable-event-ideas-to-raise-money-for-school.md) - Raise money for your school with environmentally-friendly events like recycling drives, bike-a-th... - [8 Causes of Donor Fatigue (& How Your PTA Can Avoid Them)](https://www.futurefund.com/8-causes-of-donor-fatigue-how-your-pta-can-avoid-them.md) - What causes donor fatigue, and how can you avoid it when you’re fundraising for your PTA? Find ou... - [10 Incredible Parent Engagement Ideas](https://www.futurefund.com/10-incredible-parent-engagement-ideas.md) - Improve your PTA’s parent engagement by holding fun events, organizing projects that serve the co... - [Surviving a PTA Audit: A Guide for Treasurers](https://www.futurefund.com/surviving-a-pta-audit.md) - As Treasurer for your PTA, an audit shouldn’t stress you out. Make sure you know when to expect a... - [The Complete PTA Treasurer Transition Kit](https://www.futurefund.com/complete-pta-treasurer-transition-kit.md) - What documents will you need to hand off to your PTA’s incoming Treasurer before you leave the ro... - [10 Things Every New PTA Treasurer Should Know](https://www.futurefund.com/what-every-new-pta-treasurer-needs-to-know.md) - What is Form 990? What goods are exempt from sales taxes when your PTA sells them to fundraise? L... - [8 Things You Should Know As a PTA Treasurer in California](https://www.futurefund.com/what-california-pta-treasurers-need-to-know.md) - How should you prepare a budget as a PTA treasurer in California? Learn about essential duties, r... - [8 Things You Need to Know As a PTA Treasurer in Texas](https://www.futurefund.com/what-texas-pta-treasurers-need-to-know.md) - What sales tax exemptions do Texas PTA treasurers need to know about, and what how should you for... - [What Your PTA Treasurer Report Should Include (& How to Format It)](https://www.futurefund.com/what-your-pta-treasurer-report-should-include.md) - How can you make the best possible treasurer report for your PTA, what should you put in it, and ... - [10 Essential PTA Treasurer Duties (& How to Save Time on Them)](https://www.futurefund.com/essential-pta-treasurer-duties.md) - What should you do to make your PTA or PTO’s next pledge campaign succeed? Learn all about settin... - [The Ultimate PTA Treasurer Report Template](https://www.futurefund.com/ultimate-pta-treasurer-report-template.md) - Make your next PTA treasurer report a breeze with this ready-made template! We include fields for... - [10 Unforgettable End of Year School Party Ideas](https://www.futurefund.com/unforgettable-end-of-school-year-party-ideas.md) - Costume parties, field trips, and movie nights—oh my! Use this list of unforgettable end of year ... - [Guide: How to Raise Funds for Field Trips Using FutureFund](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-raise-funds-for-field-trips-using-futurefund.md) - Fundraising for your upcoming class field trip doesn’t have to be hard. Use FutureFund’s ready-ma... - [25 Creative Classroom Decoration Ideas for Teachers](https://www.futurefund.com/25-creative-classroom-decoration-ideas-for-teachers.md) - From reading corners to maker spaces and peace corners, here are 25 unique stations and features ... - [15 Educational Tools Teachers Can Use](https://www.futurefund.com/15-educational-tools-for-teachers.md) - The right educational tools can make learning easier for everyone, including students, teachers, ... - [How Do PTAs Distribute Money to Teachers?](https://www.futurefund.com/how-do-ptas-distribute-money-to-teachers.md) - Raising money for a PTA or PTO is one thing; accessing it is another. Find out how teachers can r... - [How to Write a Grant to Acquire New Classroom Technology](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-write-grants-for-classroom-technology.md) - Computers, video conferencing tools, smartboards, and other classroom technology aren’t cheap—but... - [Your Guide to Building a Classroom Library](https://www.futurefund.com/guide-to-building-a-classroom-library.md) - Make your students excited about reading and learning by building a fantastic library in your cla... - [How to Get Involved in Your Child’s PTA As a New Member](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-get-involved-in-your-childs-pta.md) - Joining your child’s PTA as a new member comes with lots of opportunities, but what should you do... - [20 School Spirit Merchandise Ideas](https://www.futurefund.com/20-school-spirit-merchandise-ideas.md) - When it comes to selling school spirit merchandise, why stop at t-shirts? 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Try the tips and best practices for... - [How to Incorporate Educational Elements into Fundraising](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-incorporate-educational-elements-into-fundraising.md) - Fundraising can be more than just raising money; it can also incorporate educational elements to ... - [How to Tell If Your Students Are Using ChatGPT](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-tell-your-students-are-using-chatgpt.md) - How can you tell whether your student is using ChatGPT or a similar AI to write their assignments... - [10 Easy Fundraisers Teachers Can Run To Raise Money](https://www.futurefund.com/10-easy-fundraisers-for-teachers.md) - How can your PTA or PTO raise more money while spending less time? Check out these 10 easy fundra... - [How to Run a Fundraiser Campaign](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-run-a-fundraiser-campaign.md) - What should you do to make your PTA or PTO’s next fundraising campaign succeed? Learn all about s... - [20 Fun Field Trip Ideas](https://www.futurefund.com/20-fun-field-trip-ideas.md) - Where can you take your students on a field trip to make sure they’ll have fun and learn somethin... - [10 Creative And Low Cost Fundraisers For Teachers](https://www.futurefund.com/10-creative-low-cost-fundraising-ideas-for-teachers.md) - These fundraising ideas are off the beaten path, but they’re guaranteed to interest your students... - [How to Motivate Students to Support Fundraising Opportunities](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-motivate-students-to-support-fundraising-activities.md) - How can you motivate students to participate in the fundraising opportunities your PTA or PTO put... - [How to Run a Membership Campaign](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-run-a-membership-campaign.md) - What should you do to make your PTA or PTO’s next membership campaign succeed? Learn all about se... - [How to Run a Pledge Campaign](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-run-a-pledge-campaign.md) - What should you do to make your PTA or PTO’s next pledge campaign succeed? Learn all about settin... - [10 Fundraisers You Can Run Without Volunteers](https://www.futurefund.com/10-fundraisers-you-can-run-without-volunteers.md) - Fundraising activities that don’t need too many volunteers are easier to organize and run. Check ... - [How to Run a Purchase Product Fundraising Campaign](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-run-a-purchase-product-fundraiser-campaign.md) - How can you make your PTA or PTO’s purchase product fundraiser campaign achieve its goals? Let th... - [How to Run a Fundraising Dinner](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-run-a-fundraising-dinner.md) - What should you do to make your PTA or PTO’s next fundraising dinner succeed? Find out how to pla... - [What Compliance Means for Your PTA or PTO](https://www.futurefund.com/what-compliance-means-for-your-pta.md) - How can you make sure your PTA or PTO is compliant with government regulations—and what are the r... - [The Risks of Accepting Payments via Venmo (& Similar Apps)](https://www.futurefund.com/risks-of-accepting-venmo-payments.md) - Venmo and other app-based payment systems aren’t always best for PTAs and PTOs trying to raise fu... - [15 “A-Thon” Fundraising Ideas for School Groups](https://www.futurefund.com/a-thon-school-fundraising-ideas.md) - Ready to make fundraising fun and engaging? These 15 “a-thon” ideas turn fun activities into exci... - [New Feature: Waivers & Permission Slips!](https://www.futurefund.com/new-feature-waivers-permission-slips.md) - We have added the ability for you to add waivers or permission slips to individual campaigns. The... - [FutureFund Updated: Improved Reporting Functionality + Quality of Life Features](https://www.futurefund.com/futurefund-updated-improved-reporting-functionality-quality-of-life-features.md) - We have released a new update for FutureFund that improves some reporting functions, enhances mem... - [Giving Tuesday 2025: What PTAs & Schools Need to Know](https://www.futurefund.com/giving-tuesday.md) - Plan fundraisers around Giving Tuesday that bring in the most donations! FutureFund’s campaign to... - [PTA vs PTO: What They Mean, & How They Differ](https://www.futurefund.com/pta-vs-pto.md) - PTAs, PTOs, and volunteers across the country power their fundraising campaigns with FutureFund. ... - [FutureFund Updated to Make Reporting & Communication Even Easier](https://www.futurefund.com/october-2022-platform-updates.md) - We’re excited to let you know that we have updated FutureFund with some requested quality-of-life... - [10 Ways to Make New Families Feel Welcome At Your School](https://www.futurefund.com/10-ways-to-welcome-new-families-to-your-school.md) - Here are 10 ideas to make new families feel welcome at your school. Mix and match the ideas and a... - [25 Fun School Puns](https://www.futurefund.com/best-school-puns.md) - From puns about fundraising for schools to puns about getting to class on time, here are 25 fun p... - [How To Create a PTO Budget](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-create-a-pto-budget.md) - Starting a budget for an upcoming school year can truly feel like a daunting task. Here’s a diges... - [15 Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas for PTAs](https://www.futurefund.com/15-teacher-appreciation-ideas.md) - Host Jungle Week, send candygrams, and more with this list of teacher appreciation ideas from the... - [Guide: How To Run a School Donation Box Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-run-a-school-donation-box-fundraiser.md) - Donation boxes are a way to reach out to your community members that are struggling. Here’s a gui... - [FutureFund Updated: Bug Fixes & Quality of Life Improvements](https://www.futurefund.com/08-04-2022-futurefund-update.md) - We’re excited to let you know that we have updated FutureFund with some requested quality of life... - [What Does Your PTA Need From Its Management Software?](https://www.futurefund.com/pta-management-software-needs.md) - The typical parent teacher organization has their own way of keeping up with their to-do’s. Here’... - [Guide: Planning Your First Parent Survey of the Year](https://www.futurefund.com/guide-planning-your-first-parent-survey-of-the-year.md) - The first parent survey of each new school year helps your school group set important fundraising... - [Back To School Tasks for Your PTA](https://www.futurefund.com/back-to-school-tasks-for-your-pta.md) - Back-to-school season doesn’t have to be chaos—in fact, it could be a great time to fundraise! Le... - [Guide: How to Run a School Candy Bar Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-run-a-candy-bar-fundraiser.md) - Want to sell chocolate as a fundraiser? Check out this guide on how to raise money by making diff... - [Dark Mode + Time Zone Support Added to FutureFund](https://www.futurefund.com/dark-mode-time-zone-support-added-to-futurefund.md) - We’re excited to showcase some new features that we’ve added to FutureFund based on feedback from... - [How to Prepare Your PTA for the End of the School Year](https://www.futurefund.com/end-of-the-school-year-pta-prep.md) - Closing down the school year after all of your PTO activities can seem like a daunting task, but ... - [How to Attract New PTA Volunteers This Year](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-attract-new-pta-volunteers.md) - Year-long recruiting, digital databases, virtual sign-up lists, and online payment processing are... - [Maintaining Continuity for Your PTA for the Next School Year](https://www.futurefund.com/maintaining-continuity-for-your-pta.md) - Summertime means a break for everyone, but here’s some important things that need to be done in o... - [PTA Checklist: Starting the School Year Off Right](https://www.futurefund.com/pta-checklist.md) - Back-to-school season doesn’t have to be chaos—in fact, it could be a great time to fundraise! Le... - [24 Funny Fundraising Ideas For Schools](https://www.futurefund.com/24-funny-fundraising-ideas-for-schools.md) - Looking to throw a fundraiser while also getting some laughs? Here are 24 hilarious ideas to help... - [Guide: How To Run a School Fun Run](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-run-a-school-fun-run.md) - School fun runs can be some of the most effective fundraisers, as long as they’re organized prope... - [How To Run a Move-a-Thon Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/move-a-thon-fundraiser.md) - Move-a-Thon fundraisers are great ways to be active together. See how a move-a-thon works in our ... - [30 Creative Names for Your School Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/30-creative-names-for-your-school-fundraiser.md) - Looking for exciting and memorable names for your fundraiser? Keep reading – Future Fund has comp... - [24 Quick Fundraising Ideas for Schools](https://www.futurefund.com/24-quick-fundraising-ideas-for-schools.md) - Find inspiration fast for your next school fundraiser! This list from FutureFund includes plenty ... - [24 Online Fundraising Ideas for Schools](https://www.futurefund.com/24-online-fundraising-ideas-for-schools.md) - Looking for an online fundraiser for your school? Here are 24 remote fundraising ideas for PTAs a... - [30 Cheap Fundraising Ideas For Schools](https://www.futurefund.com/30-cheap-fundraising-ideas-for-schools.md) - Looking to throw a low cost fundraiser? Here are 30 cheap fundraising ideas to help with your sch... - [24 Christmas Fundraising Ideas For Schools](https://www.futurefund.com/24-christmas-fundraising-ideas-for-schools.md) - Wrapping gifts, building snowmen, and ice skating can be powerful school fundraisers as well as f... - [How To Run a Chess-a-Thon Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/chess-a-thon-fundraiser.md) - Chess-a-Thon fundraisers are great ways to raise money & play games together. See how a chess-a-t... - [30 Awesome Donation Ideas for School Fundraisers](https://www.futurefund.com/30-awesome-donation-ideas-for-school-fundraisers.md) - Looking for a way for parents to support your school without monetary involvement? Here’s ways to... - [15 Father’s Day Fundraising Ideas for Schools](https://www.futurefund.com/15-fathers-day-fundraising-ideas-for-schools.md) - Looking for a way to raise funds this father’s Day? This article outlines 15 awesome fathers’ day... - [Guide: How To Run a School Cookie Dough Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-run-a-school-cookie-dough-fundraiser.md) - Everyone loves cookie dough! Check out this guide on how to raise money by making different types... - [Guide: How To Run a Decal Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-run-a-decal-fundraiser.md) - Selling decals is a great creative fundraiser! Check out this guide on how to raise money by maki... - [30 Ideas for Fundraiser Prizes](https://www.futurefund.com/30-ideas-for-fundraiser-prizes.md) - Looking for prize ideas for a fundraiser? Here are 30 of the best prize ideas for PTAs and PTOs t... - [15 Pirate Themed Ideas for Schools](https://www.futurefund.com/15-pirate-themed-ideas-for-schools.md) - PTAs, PTOs, and volunteers across the country power their fundraising campaigns with FutureFund. ... - [How to Run a Volleyball Serve-a-Thon Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/serve-a-thon-fundraiser.md) - Volleyball serve-a-Thon fundraisers are great ways to raise money & work together while also bein... - [Guide: How To Run a Recipe Book Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-run-a-recipe-book-fundraiser.md) - Are you looking to fundraise by selling cookbooks? Check out this guide on how to raise money by ... - [24 Food Fundraiser Ideas for High School](https://www.futurefund.com/24-food-fundraiser-ideas-for-high-school.md) - Raise money for your school group with these food-oriented fundraisers. From donation campaigns f... - [15 Donation Box Fundraising Ideas for Schools](https://www.futurefund.com/15-donation-box-fundraising-ideas-for-schools.md) - Donation boxes are excellent options for raising money for your child’s school. If you need some ... - [Guide: How To Run a Bake Sale](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-run-a-bake-sale.md) - Looking to run a bake sale for your school fundraiser? Here’s a step by step guide that will help... - [15 March Madness Fundraising Ideas For Schools](https://www.futurefund.com/march-madness-school-fundraising-ideas.md) - Get in the game for March Madness with these 15 fundraising ideas for K-12 school groups—then use... - [15 Creative Fundraising Ideas for Schools](https://www.futurefund.com/15-creative-fundraising-ideas-for-schools.md) - Trying to do something new with your fundraising events? Future Fund has some creative ways to en... - [How Schools Increase Their Fundraising by 60% With Corporate Matching](https://www.futurefund.com/how-schools-increase-fundraising-with-corporate-matching.md) - Looking for an easy way to increase donations? Corporate matching can increase donations for your... - [24 Fun Fundraising Themes for Schools](https://www.futurefund.com/24-fun-fundraising-themes-for-schools.md) - Looking for themes for your school fundraiser? Check out our list below so you can plan engaging,... - [15 January Fundraising Ideas](https://www.futurefund.com/15-january-fundraising-ideas.md) - From Christmas tree recycling to chili cook-offs and fun runs, this list of 15 January fundraisin... - [How to Run a Jump-a-Thon Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/jump-a-thon-fundraiser.md) - Jump-a-Thon fundraisers are great ways to raise money while also being active. 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If you need some inspira... - [How to Run a Math-a-Thon Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/math-a-thon-fundraiser.md) - Math-a-Thon fundraisers are great ways to raise money while also practicing academics. See how a ... - [15 Fundraising Ideas for Mother’s Day](https://www.futurefund.com/15-fundraising-ideas-for-mothers-day.md) - Looking for a way to raise funds this Mother’s Day? This article outlines 15 awesome mother’s day... - [How to Run a Baseball Hit-a-Thon Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/baseball-hit-a-thon-fundraiser.md) - Baseball hit-a-Thon fundraisers are great ways to raise money while also being active. See how it... - [15 Frozen Food Fundraising Ideas for Schools](https://www.futurefund.com/15-frozen-food-fundraising-ideas-for-schools.md) - If you’re looking to raise some money for your child’s school and are stumped for inspiration, ch... - [How to Run a Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/bowl-a-thon-fundraiser.md) - Bowl-a-Thon fundraisers are great ways to raise money while also being active. See how a bowl-a-t... - [How to Run a Bike-a-Thon Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/bike-a-thon-fundraiser.md) - Bike-a-Thon fundraisers are great ways to raise money while also being active. See how a jog-a-th... - [15 School Fundraising Ideas Without Selling](https://www.futurefund.com/15-school-fundraising-ideas-without-selling.md) - Looking to throw a fundraising without having to sell? 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Here are 50 of the best fundraising ideas for PTAs that... - [How To Run a Jog-a-Thon Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/jog-a-thon-fundraiser.md) - Jog-a-Thon fundraisers are great ways to raise money. See how a jog-a-thon works & what you’ll ne... - [15 Outdoor Fundraising Ideas for Schools](https://www.futurefund.com/15-outdoor-fundraising-ideas-for-schools.md) - Looking to throw a fundraising event outside? Here are 15 of the best outdoor fundraising ideas t... - [15 September Fundraising Ideas](https://www.futurefund.com/15-september-fundraising-ideas.md) - Need some help coming up with ideas for a fundraising event in September? Check out these 15 fund... - [15 Event Ideas for Schools](https://www.futurefund.com/15-event-ideas-for-schools.md) - Looking for fundraiser ideas for your school? 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We’ve compiled 20 of the best spring fundraising ideas to h... - [20 Fall Fundraising Ideas for Your School](https://www.futurefund.com/fall-fundraising-ideas-for-schools.md) - When fall rolls around, your school fundraising should skyrocket. Use these ideas for corn mazes,... - [How To Run a Dance-a-Thon Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/dance-a-thon-fundraiser.md) - Dance-a-Thon fundraisers are great ways to raise money. See how a dance-a-thon works & what you’l... - [20 Winter Fundraising Ideas for Your School](https://www.futurefund.com/winter-fundraising-ideas-for-schools.md) - Host a polar plunge, sell hot chocolate, and more with this list of winter fundraisers from the F... - [Important Changes to FutureFund](https://www.futurefund.com/important-changes-to-futurefund.md) - We launched FutureFund over eight years ago and have seen tremendous growth in terms of adoption ... - [Three Lessons From LAUNCH 2025 We Took to Heart](https://www.futurefund.com/three-lessons-from-launch-2025.md) - At LAUNCH 2025, PTA leaders in Texas shared real challenges: high fundraising fees, volunteer bur... - [How to Organize an End-of-Season Team Party](https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-organize-end-season-team-party.md) - Close out the season on a high note! Use this guide to organize RSVPs, sign-ups, and coach gifts ... - [Science Says We’re Awful at Event Planning—Here’s How to Change That](https://www.futurefund.com/science-says-were-awful-at-event-planning.md) - From last-minute stress to uneven volunteer turnout, group events often collapse under predictabl... - [How to Run a Lift-a-Thon Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/lift-a-thon-fundraiser.md) - Lift-A-Thons are engaging and easy-to-run fundraisers for high schools. Here’s a step-by-step gui... - [How to Run a Hoop-a-Thon Fundraiser](https://www.futurefund.com/hoop-a-thon-fundraiser.md) - Hoops-A-Thons are engaging and easy-to-run fundraisers for elementary and high schools. Here’s a ... - [12 Halloween Fundraising Ideas for Schools](https://www.futurefund.com/halloween-fundraising-ideas-for-schools.md) - Spooky season is also one of the year’s best school fundraising opportunities. 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