Finance & Budget

Tools, tips, and advice on creating a school PTO budget and managing finances from our experts and other parent group leaders.

Finding and Winning Grants - Parent groups can and do get grants. Just follow a few simple rules to put together a winning application.

Recession Busters - The down economy doesn’t have to keep your group from having a great year. Try these tips for success when money and resources are tight.

5 Smart Financial Controls - Avoid unnecessary headaches with these practices to keep your assets safe and your records clean and up to date.

What Should PTOs Pay For? - Tighter school budgets mean parent groups are asked to fund more and more items that used to be paid for by the administration.


Finance & Budget 101

Video Blog From Tim: PTO and PTA Embezzlement