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Build a better PTO today for tomorrow!

Welcome to PTO Ideas, the site where Parent-Teacher Organizations share school fundraising and program ideas. Unlike any other site in its design and content, PTO Ideas is an instruction manual for building a better PTO today!

We understand the needs of a PTO and not only provide you with amazing Fundraising Ideas, like our Spelling Challenge, we have ideas for Enrichment Programs, Teacher Gifts, Sample Fundraising Letters, Bake Sale Recipes, Gift Basket Themes, ideas to Increase PTO Participation, and much more!

PTO FUNDRAISING IDEAS

Choose the Fundraising Programs and Savings Programs that work best for your school or opt to try something new every year!

Print our instruction manuals and give them to your volunteers to help them plan better events:

• EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGE - our #1 Fundraiser!
• Guitar String Bracelets - NEW
• Recycling - NEW
• Gift Baskets
• Training Courses
• Calendar Raffle
• Raffle
• Golf Tournament
• Advertising Sales
• Yard Sale
• Auction
• Online Auction
• Appraisal Event
• Craft/Vendor Sale
• Game Show
• Walk-a-thon & Relay
• School Website
• Mini Golf
• Discount Cards
• Magazines
• Savings Programs
• Spelling Challenge

Click Fundraising for the complete list.

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ENRICHMENT PROGRAM IDEAS

• Enrichment Programs - educational programs that go beyond the scope of a typical classroom.
• Family Fun & Special Event ideas.
• Theme Party Ideas - transform your auditorium into another time or place while teaching an educational lesson.

THEME & PRIZE IDEAS

More theme ideas than any other site:

• Gift Basket Themes
• Auction Themes
• Party & Event Themes
• Raffle Prize Ideas
• Auction Item Ideas

PTO OFFICER SUPPORT

• Start a PTO
• Write PTO Bylaws
• Projects on which to Spend PTO Funds -NEW
• Plan a PTO Events Calendar.
• Increase PTO Participation
• Available Grants and effective Grant Writing -NEW
• Improve Health & Wellness throughout the school.
• Sample Fundraising Letters

PARENT SUPPORT

• Book Club: 5-Star Book Recommendations
• Parent Activities - UPDATED
• Family Activities
• School Craft Ideas
• Bake Sale Recipes
• Teacher Gifts

COUPONS & GREAT DEALS

• COUPONS & other Great Deals - for the kids, parents, and school supplies.

SHARE IDEAS

• Share Ideas - This is where Parent-Teacher Organizations (PTO), Parent-Teacher Associations (PTA), Parent Advisory Councils (PAC), and Parents Associations share their ideas to help eachother build better organizations!

FREE FUNDRAISING GUIDE & NEWSLETTER

• Free Member Sign Up - Get FREE, immediate access to Fundraising: Success is in the Details, our online guide featuring 9 essential steps to planning successful events. These are the basics that should be included in the planning of every fundraiser - advertising, obtaining sponsorships, conducting meetings, selecting a location, saying 'Thank You', and more.
  
  
• PTO Ideas' Newsletter - Get our FREE monthly Newsletter; Stay updated as new ideas are added!

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