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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
New: Boost concession sales with FutureFund’s Snackbar app
Apr 29, 2025
New: Boost concession sales with FutureFund’s Snackbar app
Selling concessions at school should be fun—not stressful. Stop struggling with cash and cut down long lines by using Snackbar to take contactless payments and track sales in our free fundraising platform for K-12 schools.
Darian Shimy
Darian Shimy
New: Waitlisting Now Available for Sign-Up Campaigns
Apr 4, 2025
New: Waitlisting Now Available for Sign-Up Campaigns
Run a Sign-Up campaign with FutureFund to efficiently enroll students in programs. No more room? Just use our built-in Waitlisting feature to track how many more people want to participate and notify them when spots become available. You’ll never be over capacity for a club or program again!
Darian Shimy
Darian Shimy