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Your First Year Running a PTA: The Simple Formula That Actually Works
Aug 3, 2026
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.
Darian Shimy
Darian Shimy
Why FutureFund Discourages Shared and Positional Email Accounts
Aug 2, 2026
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.
Darian Shimy
Darian Shimy
Introducing FutureFund: Honey Edition
Jun 10, 2026
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.
Cameron Martel
Cameron Martel
California PTA Units Can Now Sell Memberships Online With Automatic Dues Apportionment
Apr 8, 2026
California PTA Units Can Now Sell Memberships Online With Automatic Dues Apportionment
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.
Cameron Martel
Cameron Martel
How to prepare Form 990-N: A step-by-step walkthrough for your PTA
Jan 20, 2026
How to prepare Form 990-N: A step-by-step walkthrough 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.
Cameron Martel
Cameron Martel
How to prepare the Annual Financial Report: A step-by-step walkthrough for your PTA
Jan 20, 2026
How to prepare the Annual Financial Report: A step-by-step walkthrough for your 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.
Cameron Martel
Cameron Martel