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Financial guidelines for large and small homeschool events

We are working on our guidelines for members that coordinate our events. Could you please recommend the best way for us to handle the finances for these events?For example, someone plans a Craft Day, purchases items for the event and…

Fundraisers for Classical Conversations communities

A Classical Conversations (CC) Director posted in a public social media forum this problem regarding fundraising: Our CC campus looked into fundraising but mostavenues did not work for us because we didn’t have nonprofit status. Wespecifically looked at Chick Fil…

Volunteer or donate plan in a homeschool co-op

Image by freepik Hi! I was wondering if my homeschool group can basically say, “In our homeschool co-op, we expect that every parent will volunteer at least 12 hours per semester per child. If you are unable to do so,…

Is our fundraising “Give or Get” goal OK?

“Hey Carol! I have a question for you. Discussing fundraising on your website you say, “I do know that it is not proper to “award” a family for raising more money than another family, nor is it proper to set…

Handout for Money Management and Reporting workshop

I was called out of my semi-retirement to speak to 120 homeschool leaders about Money Management and reporting! How could I refuse? Home Educators Association of Virginia is hosting its annual LeaderLife Conference in Washington, D.C. March 15 and 16,…

Advice about Homeschool Hybrid Programs

Hybrid homeschool programs seem like a dream come true to a busy mom, but these programs—a mix of homeschooling and classroom instruction—come with challenges. Here’s an excerpt form an article I wrote “Homeschool Hybrid Programs: How to Use Them Successfully.”…