Raise your hand if you’ve stepped up as a PTO/PTA volunteer, but you’re not clear on what comes next.
You are so not alone, my friend.
That’s exactly how I felt when I started.
If we haven’t yet met, I’m Christina Hidek, attorney turned professional organizer and PTO volunteer nerd.
The truth is that no PTO/PTA volunteer starts out knowing everything they need to.
Everyone needs help at some point.
You deserve advice that’s anything but generic from someone who’s been there and done that, plus tools that slash the workload, and ideas that inspire.
That’s just what you’ll get here!
Legal PTO Payment Apps: What Every Treasurer Needs to Know About PayPal and Venmo
A common question I get from Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) volunteers is if their PTO can use Venmo or PayPal to collect money from parents. The good news is yes you can. But PTO payment app use comes with a huge caveat! You have to set up the account the right way (legally!) or risk…Continue reading
PTO Tax Filing Guide for Unregistered Groups
Here’s the thing the IRS knows that a lot of us don’t: your Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), from the government’s perspective, is a totally separate entity from your school. Even though you’re raising money for field trips and reading programs and all the things that make a school better, the IRS doesn’t automatically treat you…Continue reading
PTO Nonprofit 990 Filing: Which Tax Form You Need and When to File
Dealing with taxes for your Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) or Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is one of the most stressful things about being Treasurer for your school parent group. Have no fear, we’re breaking down all you need to know about PTO nonprofit 990 filing with the what, when and how to file your PTO’s…Continue reading
