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School Holiday Shop Guide

Holiday Shop Help

Get our planning timeline, tips, and templates—plus a free merchandise sample kit!

FREE GUIDE
School Fun Run Fundraiser Guide

Simple Steps to a Great Fun Run

From ninja warrior style obstacle courses to bubble runs, your group can raise thousands with a fun event kids will love.

Free Auction Donations Guide
Silent Auction Ideas and More

The Ultimate List of Auction Ideas

How to get donations for your school auction, plus top-sellers (and what to avoid!).

Involvement Best Practice
501(c)(3) Basics for School Parent Groups

DEI Guide for Parent Involvement

More inclusion leads to more involvement! This guide will give your group a framework to make DEI efforts an everyday part of running your group.

Free Appreciation Guide
54 Teacher Appreciation Ideas

Teacher Appreciation: The Ultimate Guide

54 ways to show teachers and staff you care, from inexpensive student gifts to theme meals.

Free Appreciation Guide
Volunteer Appreciation Ideas and More

Volunteer Appreciation Matters

From super-simple ideas to grander gestures, say thanks to your volunteers in ways that will make them feel good (and keep them coming back)!

Free Communications Guide
Marketing Must-Dos for PTOs and PTAs

Marketing Must-Dos for PTOs and PTAs

Eight top ways to promote your group effectively within your school community, plus actionable steps for each one.

Free Community Service Guide
Community Service Ideas for PTOs and PTAs

Community Service Ideas for PTOs and PTAs

Service project ideas, tips on publicizing your event, free downloadables and Facebook graphics, and more.

Free Enrichment Guide
Guide to Supporting STEAM and STEM Learning for PTOs and PTAs

Guide to Supporting STEAM and STEM Learning

PTOs and PTAs can play a big role in supporting STEAM and STEM learning at school. Our free guide has hands-on activities, tips for finding experts, and more!

School Family Event
Family Movie Night

How to Plan a Family Movie Night

Expert tips (including licensing info), promotional tools and more to help you plan a movie night at school.

School Family Event

How to Plan a Family Reading Night

Expert tips, flyers, activities, and more to help your group have a fun family reading event.

School Family Event
Host a STEM Family Event at School

Plan a Fun, Hands-on STEM Event for Families

From energy to engineering, these STEM activities are easy to do, educational and budget-friendly (perfect for a crowd!).

Free Download: Fundraising Guide
Restaurant Fundraisers Planning Kit

Restaurant Fundraiser Planning Kit

Restaurant fundraisers are an easy and simple way for your group to raise money for your school. Our guide will help you plan and promote your event with no stress.

Free Incorporation Guide
How To Incorporate a School PTO

How To Incorporate a School PTO

Don’t be intimidated by the process of incorporation! We cover the benefits, information you should know before you start, and the three key steps to follow.

Free Webinar: PTO Insurance
What You Need To Know About School PTO Insurance

Parent Group Insurance: What You Need To Know

Looking to keep up with some PTO business this spring? Our webinar covers why insurance is important, the various types you can get, and much more. Watch now for free!

Free Involvement Guide
Put Parent Involvement First

Put Parent Involvement First: 10 Tips

Make involvement your top priority and every challenge your group faces will get a whole lot easier.

Free Involvement Guide

Reenergize Your Group Midyear

Keep your group motivated to carry on with its good work! How to manage volunteers, avoid burnout, and review your financial status.

Free Leadership Guide
PTO and PTA New Leader Kit

New Leader? No Problem

All the know-how you need to be an effective and successful parent group leader, including tips for managing difficult people.

Free Electronic Payments Guide
Online Payment Processing Guide for PTOs and PTAs

Significantly Increase Your Group's Income With This

In our guide to online payment processing, we cover vendor options, benefits, risks, and more to help you get started.

Free Planning Guide
Winter Holidays Event Planning Guide

Warm Up the Winter Holidays

Show your holiday spirit as a parent group and school community with fun events, thoughtful teacher appreciation, and community service ideas.

Free Planning Guide
End-of-School-Year Guide

End-of-School-Year Guide for PTOs and PTAs

Helpful tips and tools for getting organized, wrapping up finances, transitioning new officers, showing appreciation to volunteers and staff, and planning for next year before your school’s summer break.

Free Public Relations Guide
How To Promote Your School Parent Group

How To Promote Your Group (and Why You Should Care)

Is your PTO or PTA struggling to be heard? Raise your profile and celebrate everything your group does with the free resources in our guide, for National School Parent Group Day or any time of year.

Free Recruitment Tools
Make School Volunteer Recruitment Easier With 2 Hour Power

2 Hour Power Pledge Program

Scratch "not enough volunteers" off your list of stressors. Our 2 Hour Power school volunteer recruitment program has all the steps and tools you need to build your base—2 hours at a time.

Free Webinar: Tax Exemption
501(c)(3) Basics for School Parent Groups

501(c)(3) Basics for School Parent Groups

Does your head spin thinking about the IRS and tax-exemption? Our free webinar covers the whats, whys, and hows and answers a ton of frequently asked questions.