★ Trusted by 500+ School Communities

The Operating System for School Communities

Replace the spreadsheets, email chains, and Venmo requests. Growing Grounds gives PTOs, booster clubs, and school organizations one place for events, fundraising, volunteers, and communications.

Bank-level security
You own your data
Zero transaction fees
Spring Carnival 2026
Active
142
RSVPs
28
Volunteers
$1,850
Tickets
Teacher Appreciation Week
Upcoming
End of Year Picnic
Draft
Raised this month
$4,280
New members
+12 this week
TRUSTED BY
500+
School communities
25,000+
Active families
$2M+
Funds raised
10,000+
Events managed

Everything Your Organization Needs

Features

Nine powerful modules that replace the spreadsheets, group texts, and separate apps your PTO juggles today.

Event Management
Plan events, manage RSVPs, sell tickets, and track attendance. From carnivals to appreciation weeks — run it all from one dashboard.
Fundraising & Donations
Run campaigns, accept donations, and host auctions — with zero transaction fees. Every dollar raised goes to your school.
Spirit Wear Store
Sell merchandise, spirit wear, and event tickets online. Manage inventory, sizes, colors, and orders — no separate Shopify needed.
Volunteer Coordination
Match parents to opportunities by skill and availability. Automated sign-ups, reminders, and thank-you messages do the follow-up.
Communications
Send announcements, direct messages, and newsletters. Reach the right parents — by classroom, committee, or the whole school.
Reporting & Analytics
Financial reports, tax receipts, and a clear audit trail. Track expenses, generate reports, and share with your board.
Member Directory
Searchable member directory with household management, classroom grouping, and contact exports.
Ticketing & Payments
Sell event tickets and accept payments online — no separate payment processor or Venmo requests needed.
Leadership Transition
Hand off to next year's board in one click. All history, contacts, budgets, and documents transfer seamlessly.
Key Differentiator

Zero Transaction Fees. Every Dollar Goes to Your School.

Most platforms charge 5-10% on every transaction. On a $20,000 fundraiser, that's $1,000-$2,000 gone. With Growing Grounds, you pay a flat subscription — and keep 100% of what you raise.

Flat subscription pricing
Average $1,400/yr saved
100% goes to school
Others charge
5-10%
per transaction
Growing Grounds
0%
flat subscription
Real Example
Lincoln Elementary PTO raises $20,000/year
Typical platform fees (7%)
-$1,400
Growing Grounds fees
$0
Your school keeps
$1,400 more

Up and Running in 10 Minutes

How It Works

No training needed. If you can use Facebook, you can run Growing Grounds.

Create Your Org

Enter your school name, PTO type, and add your logo. Takes 60 seconds.

Invite Families

Share a link or send email invites. Parents join and see everything instantly.

Launch Your First Event

Create an event, open volunteer sign-ups, and sell tickets — all in one form.

Watch It Grow

Track RSVPs, donations, and engagement in real-time. Share reports with your board.

Why Teams Switch

Built for Busy Parents Who Volunteer Their Time

You already have a full-time job. Running a PTO shouldn't feel like a second one. Growing Grounds automates the tedious parts so you can focus on what matters — your school community.

Replace 5+ separate tools with one platform
Self-service setup — no IT help needed
Leadership transition in one click
Full data ownership — export anytime
Works for PTOs, booster clubs, and nonprofits
Upcoming Events
Spring Carnival 2026
142 RSVPs
28 volunteers
Active
Teacher Appreciation Week
-
89 RSVPs
12 slots left
Upcoming
End of Year Picnic
Needs 15 volunteers
Draft
Upcoming Events
Teacher Appreciation Week
-
89 RSVPs
12 slots left
Upcoming
Teacher Appreciation Week
-
0 RSVPs
End of Year Picnic
Needs 15 volunteers
Draft
Upcoming Events
Teacher Appreciation Week
-
89 RSVPs
12 slots left
Upcoming
Teacher Appreciation Week
-
0 RSVPs
End of Year Picnic
Needs 15 volunteers
Draft
Join The Movement

Raise More. Stress Less.

Join hundreds of school communities already saving time and raising more — without transaction fees eating into their funds.

No credit card required
2-minute setup
Cancel anytime
500+
Schools
$2M+
Raised
0%
Fees
4.9/5
Rating

Simple, Flat Pricing. No Surprises.

Pricing

Pay a flat subscription. Keep 100% of what you raise. No per-transaction fees, no hidden costs, no setup fees.

Seed

Free

Up to 50 members. Perfect for small PTOs or trial.

Event RSVPs
Basic communications
Volunteer sign-ups
Basic directory

✓ Zero Transaction Fees

Sprout

$39/mo

Full event management, online payments, and fundraising.

Everything in Seed
Member directory
Online store
Fundraising campaigns
Online payments

✓ Zero Transaction Fees

Most Popular

Bloom

$79/mo

Reporting dashboard, volunteer tracking, and AI reminders.

Everything in Sprout
Reporting dashboard
Volunteer tracking
CRM exports
AI reminders
Multi-admin access

✓ Zero Transaction Fees

District

Custom

Multi-school admin, shared analytics, and dedicated support.

Everything in Bloom
Multi-school dashboard
District-wide analytics
SSO & integrations
Dedicated support
Custom branding

✓ Zero Transaction Fees

Loved by PTO Leaders Everywhere

Testimonials

Hear from the parents, presidents, and treasurers who switched.

Growing Grounds replaced five different tools we were juggling. Now our entire PTO board is on the same page, and parent participation has doubled.

SK
Sarah K.
PTO President, Lincoln Elementary

As treasurer, I used to spend hours reconciling spreadsheets. Now I generate financial reports in two clicks. Tax season is actually manageable.

MR
Maria R.
PTO Treasurer, Oak Ridge Academy

Our booster club raised 40% more this year because families could actually find and sign up for events. The volunteer coordination alone is worth it.

JT
James T.
Booster Club President, Riverside High

The transition from our old system was seamless. We imported everything in under an hour and haven't looked back since.

LP
Lisa P.
VP Operations, Meadow Brook Elementary

Volunteer sign-ups used to be chaos — texting, emailing, hoping people showed up. Now parents pick their shifts and get automatic reminders.

DW
David W.
Event Coordinator, Sunset Hills School

We saved over $2,000 in our first year just from eliminating transaction fees. That money went straight to classroom supplies.

AC
Amy C.
PTO Treasurer, Greenfield Middle School

The spirit wear store is a game-changer. We used to manage orders on paper — now everything is automated with real-time inventory tracking.

RH
Rachel H.
Fundraising Chair, Valley View K-8

When I handed off the presidency, the new board had everything they needed on day one. No lost spreadsheets, no missing contacts.

TN
Tom N.
Former PTO President, Crestwood Academy

Parent engagement went from 15% to over 60% after we launched. Families love being able to see and sign up for everything in one place.

KM
Karen M.
Principal, Westlake Elementary

The communication tools alone justified the switch. We went from 200 unread emails to organized announcements that parents actually read.

BG
Brian G.
Communications Chair, Harbor View School

Our spring carnival raised 3x more than last year. Online ticketing and volunteer coordination made all the difference.

JL
Jennifer L.
Event Chair, Pinewood Elementary

As a district admin managing 8 schools, the multi-school dashboard gives me visibility I never had before. Reporting takes minutes instead of days.

MS
Mike S.
District Coordinator, Lakewood USD
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