Run your PTA

Welcome, PTA Leaders!

You have an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your school and community by implementing PTA's mission:

...to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.

This guide provides many tips and resources to help incoming local PTA officers get off to a successful start.

Congratulations and thank you for taking on this important role in your community!

The National PTA Officer Tool Kit is a comprehensive digital guide designed to help you learn the basics of running your PTA unit. Find just about everything you need as a local PTA leader, including guidance to help you:

select and work with your board
formulate your PTA calendar of programs and events
navigate unique financial challenges of a 501(c)(3)
grow your PTA membership
choose and organize a PTA fundraiser
communicate with your school community
and more!

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National PTA Officer Tool Kit

Congratulations! You’ve just been elected to be a leader of your PTA!

A description of PTA Officer roles and responsibilities will be found below.

PTA Boards work as a team to fulfill PTA’s mission and meet your PTA’s specific goals. An active, well- informed Board makes your PTA more effective and prevents burnout.

The following is a general description of common roles and responsibilities of local PTA officers.

Most Boards have at least four officers: a President, a Vice President, a Treasurer, and a Secretary.

Some PTAs have other, additional officers (for example, vice president of membership, vice president of programs, vice president of fundraising) and most include chairs of committees on their Boards.