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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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IRS 990 Forms and Filing Instructions

The forms and filing instructions on this page are intended for those who wish to file their own 990 documents without PBUSA assistance. If you would like...

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Sample Call for Board Nominations

Nominating board members is an important part of the nonprofit process. Our sample call for nominations helps to make this easy.

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Tips and Strategies for Meetings

It's not easy to lead a meeting and successfully encourage participation and different points of view. Establishing an agenda that includes standard financial and other reports made at...

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IFA Parent Acknowledgement: Sample

Having fundraising policies in place and understanding the rules are important factors in maintaining compliance with IRS regulations.

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What have I gotten myself into now? Help for the new booster club treasurer.

Hi! I just took over as our Treasurer and, just wondering – What have I gotten myself into now? I had no...

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New to Homeschooling? PBUSA is here to help!
New to Homeschooling? PBUSA is here to help!

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PBUSA's founder, Sandy Englund, and her (now grown) children successfully navigated the homeschooling waters. How did they do it? Learn from homeschooling experts about teaching options,...

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