Announcing Updates to the WSPTA Awards of Excellence
On behalf of the WSPTA Programs Committee we are excited to announce updates and improvements to all Awards of Excellence for the 2024-25 year. We also are excited to announce that we have built a new Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach Award. If you are considering applying for an award this year, we highly recommend downloading…
Become a 2024-2025 WSPTA Supporting Member
Washington State PTA’s Supporting Membership* is designed for: People who may no longer be active at a local school or PTA but continue to be interested in children’s issues Friends of PTA such as business and community leaders Grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends Current and potential sponsors and exhibitors wishing to further their support of…
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Transitioning Your PTA to Online Collecting
Guest post by our sponsor, Cheddar Up Keeping up with the times is essential for PTAs managing numerous activities and memberships. That’s where Cheddar Up comes in- this handy tool is designed to streamline collections, making everything from dues to fundraiser payments a breeze. Let’s dive into how Cheddar Up can revolutionize your PTA. Benefits…
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Everything You Need to Know about 2024-2025 Swank Movie Licenses
Join our friends from Swank for a group webinar on August 15 at 12pm. Swank staff will cover the benefits of an annual movie license plus introduce their newest offering: Swank K-12 Streaming. The webinar will be recorded and made available for anyone who cannot make the live event. Register here. Washington State PTA is…
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AIM Insurance for Debit and Secured Credit Cards
Insurance is an important part of any business. It protects your PTA in many ways. Per WSPTA policy 3.11: A local PTA or council must carry Fidelity Bond insurance in order to disburse PTA funds using electronic payments, secured credit or debit cards. The below information is directly from Association Insurance Management, Inc. (AIM) regarding…
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Volunteer Grant Writer Wanted!
Grant Writer Wanted: Fuel Our Mission with Winning Grant Proposals Do you have a passion for improving the education, health and safety of all children? Do you have a talent for crafting compelling narratives? Washington State PTA is looking for a volunteer to put their grant writing skills to use as part of our resource…
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Debit and Secured Credit Cards – Is your PTA ready?
By Liz Nord, WSPTA Finance Officer Our PTAs need to adjust to the changing needs of our communities. One of the changes that WSPTA has been hearing about is the difficulty with leaders funding events, programs, and business needs up front, while waiting for reimbursement. Local PTAs and Councils are finding that relying solely on…
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July Checklist for Councils Supporting Local PTAs
Ongoing Tasks Remind local PTAs to complete the memberplanet End of Year checklist Please also use memberplanet to report your newly elected 2024-2025 officers. Remind local PTAs to book their 1:1 with Givebacks. If you have not already, book your 1:1 onboarding meeting with Givebacks Offer support to local PTAs who may be struggling with…
All About Givebacks: Our New Database System
This summer, WSPTA will transition away from memberplanet and toward a new statewide membership database powered by Givebacks, formerly MemberHub. We’re excited that Givebacks specializes in serving PTAs and know this change will make member management, communications, and fundraising easier for our local leaders. You can learn more about our transition timeline by visiting Givebacks’s…
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The Great PTA Sign-Up Day: January 31, 2024
Guest post from WSPTA Membership Director Jenn Talingo The Great PTA Sign-Up Day! Today is the Great PTA Sign-Up Day. Our goal is to enroll 5,000 new members from across the state on January 31, 2024. I want to encourage every PTA to participate. This is a fabulous opportunity to grow your base, reach out…
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