PTA Fundraising

When schools experience budget shortfalls, they must find creative ways to make ends meet. School principals must marshal all their resources to help fund their schools. Fortunately, they can turn to parents to help them raise funds and encourage voters to pass budget referenda to help fund education for their children.

For the novice—and even for the experienced PTA member—fundraising can be a complicated enterprise. To get through this sometimes-difficult terrain, PTAs and school administrators need guidance they can trust. Whether you’re looking for tips on choosing a vendor, garnering corporate support, or managing the fundraising proceeds, National PTA will provide you with expert advice on how to conduct effective fundraisers.

Additional Resources

Planning Top-Notch Special Events
Keys to effective fundraising through special events

Doing It Right
Avoiding fundraising fatigue

Guide and Gatekeeper: The Role of School Principals
How school administrators can assist in PTA fundraising

Seven Questions to Consider When Developing Fundraising Strategies
A seven-step foundation for forming fundraising strategies

Secure Funding Through Grants
Steps to submitting effective grant proposals

Is Fundraising a Necessary Evil?
The role of the school's leadership in fundraising