Giving Back, Together

From helpful hints and inspiring ideas to tips worth sharing and  awesome advice, find it all here on the Givebacks for nonprofits blog.

December 18, 2024

3 ways to create a culture of giving at your school

As a parent-led school group leader, you know that building a culture of giving in your school community is about more than one time during the year or donating money or school supplies. It requires...

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November 6, 2024

How PTAs can make the most of Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is a perfect time for PTAs and other parent-led school groups to tap into the generosity of their communities as part of the annual global giving movement...

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October 2, 2024

4 fundraisers you'll want to copy

Looking for fundraiser inspo? From no fuss to one and done, these four PTA fundraisers are doing everything right.

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September 25, 2024

Shift your fundraising into overdrive by using the best school fundraising software

Want to put your school's fundraising efforts into overdrive? Then you need the right tools at your fingertips. That includes fundraising software that can help you maximize the amount of money you raise for your school...

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August 28, 2024

3 fall fundraisers that are getting it right

Breathing new life into your fall fundraiser can make all the difference in getting your school community enthusiastic and excited. Take inspiration from these three fundraisers that are...

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August 14, 2024

Everything you need to know to run a great PTA or PTO membership drive

When you’re planning your membership drive, there are key areas you’ll want to spend time thinking through to make sure it is a big success. Learn what they are and how you can focus on them to meet your membership drive goals...

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August 7, 2024

7 ways to make your member newsletters stand out

Keeping your members in the loop with regular communications is the best way to keep them engaged. Getting the basics down is important, but going the extra mile is what makes you stand out in an inbox...

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August 6, 2024

Make supporting your organization effortless with the Givebacks app

Whether you’re a PTA, PTO, booster club, or other nonprofit group, making it simple and effortless for your supporters to stay engaged is a huge part of fulfilling your goals.

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July 10, 2024

Get with the program: Planning your PTA\PTO calendar

Your PTA\PTO calendar is the best way to get the big picture of what your organization will be keeping busy with throughout the school year and what resources you’ll need, so it’s important to invest the time into doing it right.

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June 19, 2024

Don’t fear the budget – Four tips for PTA, PTO, or booster club budget brilliance

If being in charge of the budget for your PTA, PTO, or booster club feels scary because you don’t have an accounting degree, you can stop worrying right now! 

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June 5, 2024

Why your PTA, PTO, or booster club should be planning a summer event

When summer hits, it’s tempting to hang up your school group leader hat for the season and take a breather. But summer is actually the perfect time...

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May 22, 2024

3 reasons to go cashless for your next fundraiser

Imagine going to the grocery store or Target to pick up a list of things you need, not having enough cash and not being able to use a credit card. Nightmare, right?...

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May 1, 2024

Choosing the best PTA software for fundraising: What PTAs, PTOs, booster clubs, and schools should know

Choosing the right software for fundraising isn’t always easy. With lots of platforms and tons of different tools, features, and pricing, it’s a confusing process. Well, not anymore...

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April 17, 2024

How to plan for officer transitions

With the school year winding down, it’s time to ramp up officer transition planning. Whether you’re a PTA, PTO, or Booster Club, having a plan in place will help you set new leaders up for success and make sure that they’ll be off and running for the new school year...

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March 29, 2024

Washington State PTA selects Givebacks as its PTA management platform partner

Givebacks and Washington State PTA (WSPTA) are excited to announce a partnership to provide parent-teacher associations across the state with a PTA management platform designed to make all aspects of running their organizations easier...

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February 21, 2024

4 mistakes to avoid in your online PTA, PTO, Booster Club, or School store

Building a great PTA, PTO, School or Booster Club online store can make all the difference when it comes to meeting your fundraising goals...

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January 16, 2024

3 PTA fundraisers for every age group

Tailoring your fundraising initiative to the specific group you’re serving is a must if you want to get maximum participation and engagement...

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January 10, 2024

Smash your fundraising goals: The top 10 best PTA fundraisers that actually work

Are you looking for fresh, new PTA fundraiser ideas that can help you smash your fundraising goals...

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September 30, 2021

How to Plan a PTA Back-to-School Night

Need some fresh, new ideas to make your Back-to-School Night the most successful one yet?

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August 30, 2021

4 Tips for Running a Successful PTA Membership Drive

Check out these four tips when you're planning your annual PTA membership drive and see what...

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August 10, 2020

Improvements your PTA/PTO should be making this school year

Keep your school community engaged and feeling supported this year with these improvements…

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