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Earn Rewards When Buying Back-to-School Supplies With TeacherLists
Parent groups can help teachers earn rewards through top national retailer rewards programs by using TeacherLists to buy back-to-school supplies. (Your PTO can earn rewards, too!)
How To Use AmazonSmile for Your PTO or PTA
AmazonSmile is a popular website that can add to nonprofits’ bottom lines. Here’s what to think about for your school parent group.
How To Hold a Successful Restaurant Fundraiser
Restaurant fundraisers are a relatively easy way to raise money for your group. They’re also great for building community.
Passive Fundraising Ideas for School Parent Groups
Although a few major national companies have shut down their fundraising programs, many options still remain for enterprising PTOs and PTAs.
Scrip Fundraising in the Digital Age
Companies embrace mobile apps and online shopping to maximize convenience—and profit.
Target To End Redcard School Donation Program
Target’s Take Charge of Education program will come to an end in May 2016, company officials told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
Entertainment Publications' Bankruptcy Could Leave Some PTOs Out in the Cold
Entertainment Publications, LLC, which most of us know as the company that sold the chunky Entertainment coupon books, surprised many parent groups last week when it filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
It’s Not Over: Entertainment Promotions To Continue Operations
Entertainment Promotions Moves Foward with New Owner
Managing Your Scrip Program
If you haven’t tried scrip yet, it can add an extra dimension to your fundraising. But it also requires some extra financial controls and a well-organized system to administer it.
Varsity Gold Shuts Down
Varsity Gold Inc., a national company best known for its discount card fundraisers, in March filed for liquidation in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Phoenix.
Simplified Scrip Closes Doors
Word is out that Simplified Scrip ceased operations on December 21, 2009. The following is a direct quote from their website home page: "We will now concentrate on taking care of all customers. If you have an outstanding order, you will receive a refund check for any unshipped items.Once all refunds are processed, we will send donation checks for any funds earned during the last quarter." A tough economy has forced some tough decisions. We hope that all that are owed refunds are paid promptly and we wish those who have lost jobs, due to this closing, the best of luck.
Discount Cards: Finding the Right Deal
You can make money with store-specific discount cards, but there are some pitfalls to watch out for.
Scrip Fundraising: How It Works
It has a funny name, but scrip fundraising can be a powerful tool.
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