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QuickStart Guide

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Congratulations! You're in charge of a school booster club! Now what!? Download a copy of our QuickStart Guide for important tips to get started on the right foot.

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Cooperative fundraising / IFAs

"Cooperative fundraising" is when a group's members join together (cooperatively) to raise money and then credit the funds raised (or the time spent volunteering) to the individuals who...

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PBUSA Fact Sheet

What exactly do we do? Here's a flyer you can share with your volunteers to help them make the decision to join.

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DIY - Guide for Obtaining State Income/Franchise Tax Exemption

Income tax is a tax on an organization's income. Franchise tax is a fee for the privilege of doing business in a particular state....

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PBUSA 990 Filing

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

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Increasing Parent Engagement in Your Booster Club

Billy has to go to baseball, and Sally to soccer. Your Mom called and is worried about an upcoming doctor's appointment. You have a looming...

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The State Wants What
The State Wants What

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We are diving head first into state filing requirements for school fundraising organizations. It’s time to demystify the state gobbledygook.

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