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Picture this scenario: A parent-teacher group works hard to support its school community, but with one critical oversight—the absence of Directors and Officers insurance, or D&O insurance for short. So, why should that matter? It matters because it means there’s no safety net for your volunteers. If there are legal challenges against unintentional wrongful acts,Read more

A fun brainstorming session is a great way to discover new fundraising incentives. The tricky part is choosing fundraiser incentive ideas that motivate team members and raise the most money. So how do you inspire booster club donors and volunteers to give more of their money and time? Volunteers are more enthusiastic and convincing whenRead more

The days around new year offers crucial time to help prepare your club for the spring semester and a booster club to-dos list is an effective way to get started. But what should you focus on during the winter break to ensure a smooth and successful term? A carefully thought-out booster club to-dos list isRead more

Successful event planning reduces stress and avoids common mistakes. But how can veteran and first-time booster club fundraisers organize the perfect event? Often the simplest answer is the best, such as an event planning checklist. The easiest way to plan a successful booster club event starts with the humble checklist. It’s a simple and low-tech,Read more

We have 9 holiday fundraising ideas for festive booster clubs.

Working on your booster club fundraising ideas is a more enjoyable pursuit than considering booster club insurance. And although coverage is not obligatory, it makes sense to protect your assets in all their forms against risks. But how high are these risks, and what is the best booster club insurance for your organization’s property? EvenRead more

It’s a simple concept, but the back-to-school booster club checklist is the most effective strategy for arranging essential tasks. But how do you prioritize and delegate critical responsibilities? It’s never too soon to start compiling a back-to-school checklist. Organizations that itemize all their booster club roles, responsibilities, and tasks get off to a strong start.Read more

You can never have enough booster club members and willing helpers, right? Yet, booster club membership recruiting and retention is a problem for many groups. You may be frustrated at why this is. Are people too busy these days? Is there something your group can do, new strategies to remedy your parent volunteer difficulties?  ThereRead more

Are letters now obsolete, and if not, when should your organization post them, and to who? And should you type a personal booster club letter or write it by hand? Fundraiser Letters, Welcome Letters, President’s Letter, Membership Letters, and More Physical letters are more impactful and appreciated than emails or other electronic forms of communication.Read more

Your booster club’s success is primarily down to its leadership team and the president who presides over it. So, how does someone take on booster club president duties and responsibilities without feeling overwhelmed and in over your head? What do booster clubs do to avoid a chaotic first semester or year? They start by electingRead more