This is one version our school has used in the past with great success...

Our opt-out program is designed for families who are looking for an alternative to traditional fundraisers. You can still contribute to the PTO’s efforts to provide programs and activities to our students. Make a direct tax-deductible donation to the XYZ PTO, and your child will receive credit for participating in each of our fundraisers. The recommended donation is $50 per student, but any amount is welcome and appreciated. Please send your check, payable to XYZ PTO, along with the form below, in an envelope marked “XYZ PTO Opt-Out Program”.

Your opt-out contribution may qualify for company-matching programs. If you work for a company that offers this benefit, please contact your human resources department for the proper form. Please fill out your employer’s form and submit it, along with our opt-out form and your check, to our PTO. We will take care of submitting the completed form to your employer.

Thank you for participating. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact ____, PTO Opt-Out Coordinator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

:confused:This year at our school we would like to try an opt out for parents who either don't want to be bothered by fundraisers or who don't have the time. We know this is a touchy subject for some parents, although I don't know why. We also don't want to offend anyone while asking for their opt out donation. We planned on asking 50.00 for the first child, and 40 for the second and so on. We have, however figured out that its all in the wording of the letter. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks. As we are in a hurry to get this done, I would appreciate any responses go directly to my e-mail. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.