Can a PTO require background checks for board members?
I feel that in day and age that we need to protect the children at our school. We don't always know...
Asked by annetteswitzer in Officers & Board

Fundraiser - Fundraising For A Greener World
Has anyone used Nature's Vision; Fundraising For A Greener World I believe it is a part of World Wildlife...
Asked by Anonymous in Fundraising

Using a third party payer system to donate to PTO (501c3)
Does anyone know if parents can still claim a tax deduction if money is donated through a third party...
Asked by Anonymous in Nonprofit Status & Organization

IRS Form SS-4 - Responsible Party
I've recently been told (by an attorney) the IRS will not allow our PTO's to use the schools EIN # to...
Asked by Anonymous in Nonprofit Status & Organization

Might a Secretary also be a Committee Chair?
I have two slots and one very capable volunteer for a tiny little PTO. Is there a potential for conflict?
Asked by Anonymous in Leadership

Golf Signage and Flags for charity golf tournament
Hello! We are having a charity golf tournament for breast cancer awareness month and we are in desperate...
Asked by Miss Jay in Fundraising

fRUSTRATED PTO Co-President
I was PTO Prez last year and have a co-prez this year. I have told her 15 times to let me know if I start...
Asked by Anonymous in Leadership

Teacher's Classroom Supply Funds
Our PTO makes funds available for teacher's classroom supplies at the beginning of each year. We have...
Asked by amyewillis in Finance & Budget

Handling prizes at free fall festival
Looking for ideas on handling game prizes at a free school fall festival run by PTA. About 500 children...
Asked by Hdavis.pta in Events, Programs, & Activities

Bylaws and a Newish PTO
Our PTO was poorly run by the last president. The leadership of the school wanted a new everything and...
Asked by Anonymous in Bylaws