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The First-Time PTA Fundraising Chair Playbook
A Complete Guide to Running Successful School Fundraisers from Selection to Settlement
You said yes to being fundraising chair. Now you're staring at a spreadsheet, a vendor catalog, and a list of parents who haven't returned your emails. This guide gives you the frameworks, templates, and honest advice to run fundraisers that actually work—without destroying your sanity or your relationships.
Inside this guide
- The Fundraising Chair Role: What You Actually Signed Up For
- Choosing the Right Fundraisers for Your School
- Building Your Fundraising Budget
- Vendor Selection and Negotiation
- Volunteer Recruitment and Management
- Event Execution: The Week-Of Playbook
- Financial Tracking and Reporting
- Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them