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Quick Reference Guide to Fundraising

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Not sure where to start? Our quick reference guide to fundraising will help you with the basics everyone should know.

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Sample COVID-19 Liability Waiver

As businesses begin to reopen, some may be ready to start holding events again. Providing a waiver to your participants is one way to reduce liability.

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Sample Budget

BUDGETJuly 1 - June 30 ACTUAL TO DATE**October 1 Concession Sales $1,000 $500 Bake Sales $800 $850 Coupon Book Sales $1,000 $0 Gift Wrap Sales $2,000 $0 Personal Donations $2,000 $2,500...

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Donor Information: Proving 501(c)(3) Status

According to IRS rules (see IRS Publication 4573 , top of page 4), donors should verify the 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status of group exemption like PBUSA by contacting the parent organization...

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PBUSA 990 Filing

Parent Booster USA's most recent 990 tax return filing.

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Can’t we all just get along?

One of the biggest challenges volunteer leaders of school fundraising groups face is getting along with the school principal, teacher, coach or other staff that advises the group....

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GIVE.ORG - List of best practices for booster clubs
GIVE.ORG - List of best practices for booster clubs

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Sandra Pfau Englund, founder of Parent Booster USA, provides a great resource to check the best practices for nonprofits!

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