Fundraising and Community Tools for PTOs, PTGs, & PTAs

Community Is Everything. Let’s Make Space for It.

Your parent group thrives when families connect — at events, in hallways, and around shared goals.

Big Nest simplifies the hard parts, so you can put your energy where it counts.

Smarter Fundraising. Bigger Returns.

Run stronger fundraisers that bring in more money and keep it all working for your school. Big Nest helps you stay in control without handing over a big cut to outside fundraising companies.

Stronger Ties. Deeper Involvement.

Build a stronger school community with easy event sign-ups, family directory, and tools that keep parents connected. Big Nest makes it easy for families to get involved and stay involved.

Real Impact in Spokane Schools

Curious how Big Nest works? These parent groups are already using it to make a difference.

Adams Elementary

Adams uses Big Nest to maintain a modern, parent-friendly website that keeps families informed and connected.

Hamblen Elementary

Hamblen processes hundreds of free t-shirts for their fundraiser, all streamlined through Big Nest.

Hutton Elementary

Hutton's PTG runs after school programs all year long. Big Nest makes it easy to manage enrollment, communication, and attendance.

Moran Prairie Elementary

Moran Prairie’s fun run exceeded expectations, raising 105% of their fundraising goal.

Odyssey Program

Odyssey raises funds for student instruments using Big Nest’s built-in donation tools.

Roosevelt Elementary

Roosevelt replaced their outdated WordPress site and separate fundraising platform with a Big Nest site. Now, parents can find everything in one place.

Sacajawea Middle School

Sacajawea saw a 46% increase in profit after moving their flower sale online with Big Nest.

What Parent Leaders Say About Big Nest

"We thought we didn’t need a website. But once we moved our flower sale online with Big Nest, our profits jumped by 46%. Now it’s hard to imagine running a fundraiser without it."

"Before we had our website, most parents had no idea how much our PTG was doing. Now it feels like everyone’s finally on the same page."

"With the help of Big Nest’s tools, our PTG has been able to vastly grow our after-school programs and the activities offered at our building. The school administrators, volunteers and greater community members are all so grateful!"

"Our PTG loves the simplicity and customization of our site. The families in our community can easily access PTG events and fundraising information all in one place. "

Why Big Nest Pays for Itself

These features often cover the entire $299 plan cost—and generate extra funds.

Fundraisers That Overperform

Hutton Elementary set out to raise $40,000 with their Hawk Walk fundraiser. They brought in over $50,000. Big Nest’s donation tools made the difference.

Microdonations That Add Up

At checkout, your website encourages parents to add a small voluntary microdonation. Microdonations cover credit card processing fees and often generate extra funds beyond your target.

Frictionless Payments

A nonprofit that can manage payments like an ecommerce company is unstoppable. With Apple Pay, Google Pay, and credit cards, parents can donate or buy spirit wear in seconds. Fewer clicks mean more completed donations.

The average Big Nest school covers its plan cost within the first fundraiser.

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Everything Your Parent Group Needs, All in One Place

Big Nest gives PTGs, PTOs, and PTAs every tool they need to run fundraisers, manage events, and keep parents engaged — all in a single, easy-to-use platform.

Fundraising Tools

Simple donation pages with student tracking and optional microdonations.

Event Management

Plan events, sell tickets, and share details—all online.

Online Store

Sell spirit wear, yearbooks, or any merchandise without hassle.

After-School Programs

Streamlined registration and easy-to-export enrollment data.

Everything You Need. One Simple Price

Big Nest helps your PTO, PTG, or PTA, raise more money, run events, and unite families and it pays for itself with just one fundraiser.

$299 / Year

No hidden fees. No feature paywalls. Just a single price that covers everything your parent group needs.

What’s Included:

Mobile-friendly website designed for parent groups.
Fundraising tools with built-in microdonations.
Event planning and ticket sales.
Online storefront for spirit wear, yearbooks, or merchandise.
After-school program registration and roster exports.
Family Directory to keep parents connected.
Funds Request tracking to manage reimbursements and expenses.
Volunteer Directory for collecting emails.
Hosting, updates, and friendly support via email, phone, and video.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Learn how Big Nest helps PTAs, PTOs, and PTGs raise more money, run events, and build stronger school communities.

A dedicated PTA, PTO, or PTG website makes it easier for families to stay informed, donate online, and sign up for events. More visibility means stronger engagement and more successful fundraisers.

Big Nest integrates with Stripe , one of the most trusted payment processors. It supports credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, giving parents a seamless and secure checkout experience. I'll help you get all the Stripe setup for your group ,so you don’t have to worry about any technical details.

Nope. You're welcome to keep using any donation platforms your group is already comfortable with. Big Nest is designed to make your job easier, not to lock you into a single system. Many groups use Big Nest for communication, volunteer management, or event pages — and continue processing donations through other platforms.

Big Nest uses Stripe to process payments. Their standard rate is 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction, but I’ll help you apply for Stripe’s nonprofit discount, which brings it down to 2.2%. While PayPal Giving doesn’t charge processing fees, groups often raise more overall when switching to Big Nest. For example, Sacajawea used PayPal Giving for years and considered it “good enough.” But when they moved their flower sale to their Big Nest site, their profits jumped 46%. The checkout process was easier for families, and optional microdonations from parents covered the Stripe fees and brought in $50 beyond that.

Donors just enter the student’s name during checkout. Big Nest matches that name against your school’s class roster. It automatically recognizes common nicknames (like Chuck for Charles), and you can assign custom aliases if needed (like "Iz" for Elisabeth). Even at large schools, the vast majority of donations match instantly — only a small number ever need manual review.

Big Nest starts at $299 per year, which includes hosting, updates, and support. In most cases, microdonations and increased reach more than cover this cost.

Not at all. I personally handle the initial setup and ensure your site is ready to go. Once live, the website is designed to be as simple as possible for busy parent volunteers.

Yes. All donation, order, and sign-up data can be exported to spreadsheets for easy reporting and transparency.

Turn Chaos into Clarity – Let’s Build Your School Community Together

Share Your Goals

Schedule a quick call to share what makes your school unique: your fundraisers, events, and how you support families.

Stress-Free Setup

No tech headaches. I’ll personally onboard your group and set everything up to wow your community.

Grow & Thrive

From launch, you’ll see more parent engagement and smoother events. I’ll manage the tech so you can grow your school community.

Ready to Get Started?

Send an email and let's schedule a call. We can discuss how Big Nest can meet the needs of your school.

Raise More. Stress Less. Build Community.