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!
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
What Does a PTO Actually Do? A Plain-English Guide to Parent Teacher Organizations
If you Google “PTO meaning school” right now, you’ll get the official answer fast enough. Parent Teacher Organization. But that definition doesn’t tell you a single true thing about what a PTO school parent group actually does. So let’s clear up the stereotypes first, because I know you’ve heard them. A PTO is just a bunch…Continue reading
PTO Record Retention: What to Keep and for How Long
If you Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) has been around for at least a year, chances are you already have a bunch of paperwork that’s getting passed from one volunteer leader to another. And if your school parent group has been around for many years a PTO record retention policy will serve you well, especially since…Continue reading
