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Getting corporate sponsors may be a tall order, but it is certainly not impossible. It may take some time, and if you’re willing to follow a company’s rules (there may be lots of paperwork and wait time), and stick to your plan you may just succeed in the end! When applying with a corporate sponsor, [...]

Over the years we’ve come upon lots of useful fundraising information that we’ve been sharing with you through our website. We’ve also come across some great books on different aspects of raising funds and have decided to start compiling a list of our favorite fundraising books and share it with you! You’ll find books with [...]

If you’ve decided that your group is ready to start a non-profit, consider the following steps involved in the successful and legal creation of a new non-profit organization and to obtain 501(c)(3) status. Be aware that requirements can vary from state to state and from organization to organization. This list is best used as an [...]

Most parent-teacher groups operating in the U.S. today are not affiliated with the national PTA. In large part, these groups have decided to remain independent of the national PTA in order to avoid membership fees and dues. The downside to being independent of the national PTA, however, is that administrative tasks, such as authoring bylaws [...]