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Encouragement and Advice from Experienced PTA Members
May 29, 2025
Encouragement and Advice from Experienced PTA Members
Volunteering with your PTA can be overwhelming—but you’re not alone. This section offers encouragement from experienced members and a sincere thank-you for everything you do.
Darian Shimy
Darian Shimy
Important PTA Terms and Acronyms Every Volunteer Should Know
May 14, 2025
Important PTA Terms and Acronyms Every Volunteer Should Know
What’s a quorum? What do SEC and ELAC stand for? This glossary breaks down essential PTA terms and acronyms so you can stay in the loop and speak the language.
Darian Shimy
Darian Shimy
Essential Resources and Tools for PTA Volunteers
May 9, 2025
Essential Resources and Tools for PTA Volunteers
Running a PTA takes work—but the right tools make it easier. This guide for volunteers rounds up the best free templates, digital tools, and official PTA resources to help you succeed.
Darian Shimy
Darian Shimy
Common Questions and Essential Tips for New PTA Volunteers
May 9, 2025
Common Questions and Essential Tips for New PTA Volunteers
Not sure what to expect as a new PTA volunteer? You’re not alone. This guide answers common questions and shares practical tips to help you get started with confidence.
Darian Shimy
Darian Shimy
The Fundraiser’s 2025-2026 Fundraising Plan: Your Complete Calendar of Dates
May 6, 2025
The Fundraiser’s 2025-2026 Fundraising Plan: Your Complete Calendar of Dates
Plan fundraisers around the dates that will bring in the most donations! FutureFund’s complete 2025/2026 fundraising calendar for school groups includes the best times of year to run campaigns of all kinds, including key holidays, heritage months, and more.
Darian Shimy
Darian Shimy
How to Start a PTO (Parent Teacher Organization)
Apr 29, 2025
How to Start a PTO (Parent Teacher Organization)
Starting a PTO benefits parents, teachers, and your school community as a whole. Learn how to start one here with this guide from FutureFund that lays out the process in a series of easy steps.
Darian Shimy
Darian Shimy