"Building Successful Partnerships"

BSP Events fit in the 3-to-1 Rule

Have you heard of the 3-to-1 Rule?  It is a suggested guide for practical fund-raising by PTAs (non-profit organizations) which helps ensure the purpose of our tax-exempt status is upheld by every PTA.  As a public charity organization, fund-raising cannot be a primary function, however it is acknowledged that PTAs do fund-raise to support their programs and activities and in many instances off-set inadequate funding within a school.  To help ensure the proper focus on the purposes of PTA, the 3-to-1 rule suggests that for every fund-raising activity, your PTA should sponsor or host at least three programs.

A BSP event would qualify as a program and would be a great benefit to your membership and school community.  Schedule a BSP today and check-off one program for the year.

For more information about PTA funds, go to Membership Library or contact the state treasurer at treasurer@vapta.org