Need some help thinking of some out of the box places to promote your PTO events to boost involvement from school families, community members, or...Continue reading
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How to Get Engagement on Facebook for Your PTO
Social media is a great place for PTOs to spread the word about volunteer and donation needs, fundraisers, and events. But many groups have noticed...Continue reading
Does Your PTO Really Need a Welcome Packet?
A PTO welcome packet, meaning information about your school and PTO to be given to either families new to the school or new PTO members...Continue reading
How to Set Up the Perfect PTO Membership Table
The easiest way to get new members for your PTA or PTO is to set up a Membership Table. But knowing what is best to...Continue reading
How to Make DIY PTO Shirts
Looking to make your very own custom PTO shirts? It’s easier to do than you think! Making your own t-shirts can be a cost effective...Continue reading
A Hack to Get More Volunteer Sign Ups
There are so many different ways to get parents to sign up to help as volunteer for PTO events: You can pass around a sign...Continue reading
Funny T-Shirts for PTO Leaders and Volunteers
Last week, I started a conversation about PTO Board shirts. Since that post was so fun to put together, I decided to hunt down some...Continue reading
Why Parents Don’t Volunteer
Does your PTO have trouble getting volunteers for events and programs? Do you find that it’s the same 5 or 10 parents pitching in...Continue reading
How to Get Parents to NOT Ignore PTO Events
Look, I know I’m being a little cheeky with the title of this blog post, but in all seriousness, you’re working too hard as a...Continue reading
How to Parents to Show Up for Your PTO Events
Have you ever planned an awesome PTO event and thought you’d have a ton of families show up for the event, but in reality, no...Continue reading
How to Create Awesome Events Fliers (for Free!)
I’m in the midst of planning a 6th Grade Glow Party and this morning whipped up a pretty neato flier for the event. I was...Continue reading
8 Ways to Recognize Volunteers and Increase Involvement
Volunteers who give of their time or money deserve to be recognized early and often! It’s a great way to foster a positive experience and...Continue reading
5 Reasons Why No One Comes to Your PTO Meetings
Ah, PTO Meetings. Those in the know recognize they’re essential: An hour of discussion and decisions each month to set the group’s course. ...Continue reading