PTA and the Law
This is the most important and useful class of them all, as it will prepare you and your fellow officers to run your PTA with an eye toward the important legal and fiscal requirements in running a nonprofit. PTA and the Law deals with state and federal rules and regulations relevant to running a charitable,…
September Checklist for Running Your PTA
Board To-Do List for September Ongoing Tasks Attend board and membership meetings Read meeting minutes and offer corrections Prepare reports for board and membership meetings Get educated: take advantage of in-person and online training opportunities Be familiar with your responsibilities and fulfill them Review and ask questions about the monthly financial report Actively engage in…
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Managing your Nonprofit PTA
The financial management of the PTA is the responsibility of the entire board of directors. Learn basic financial skills to manage and track PTA funds, online accounts, legal obligations to maintain your tax-exempt status and other considerations. This training is recmended for all elected officers and board members.
Nominating Committee
Join us for this presentation to understand the importance of the nominating committee, how to elect them, and methods of organization so they have the tools to help them recruit the best-qualified candidates for the position. Come learn the basics and why this is such an important committee it’s part of the WSPTA Uniform Bylaws…
Effective Budgets
Building a goal-based budget is key to the success of PTAs. Learn how to assess your PTA’s financial management practices and how to develop and amend budgets. Topics discussed in this class are not covered in the class Managing Your Nonprofit PTA.
Nominating Committee
Join us for this presentation to understand the importance of the nominating committee, how to elect them, and methods of organization so they have the tools to help them recruit the best-qualified candidates for the position. Come learn the basics and why this is such an important committee it’s part of the WSPTA Uniform Bylaws…
Managing Your Nonprofit PTA
The financial management of the PTA is the responsibility of the entire board of directors. Learn basic financial skills to manage and track PTA funds, online accounts, legal obligations to maintain your tax-exempt status and other considerations. This training is recommended for all elected officers and board members. Register here for the zoom link to…
Tip of the Week – March 17
5 Reasons Why Training is Important Training can level the playing field. If someone wants to volunteer for a board position but is unsure of what might be required, training can clarify the expectations. Training provides people the chance to assess their own skill level. How well do you know what is being taught? Training…
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That’s a Wrap! – Autumn Leadership Launch 2021
It’s time to celebrate a successful introduction of the first-ever virtual Autumn Leadership Launch (A.L.L.)! Many thanks to all who attended and volunteered. Registration exceeded what we had anticipated. Between attendance and the number of views of recorded sessions, this proved to be a popular training option for leaders statewide. If you missed it this…
2017 WSPTA Legislative Assembly Recap
Delegates from across the state gathered for inspiration, advocacy education, networking, and to consider the addition of new positions to the policy platform, as Washington State PTA held its 39th annual Legislative Assembly, October 20-21. Some highlights of the WSPTA Legislative Assembly included an insightful and detailed update on the 2017 legislative session from WSPTA…