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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

A successful booster club runs like a well-oiled machine by sticking to its bylaws. Generally, booster club members change officers annually. But what is the best approach to ensure a smooth changeover and avoid a messy officer transition? The term of office for most booster club officers is one year. That term begins with electionRead more

Your fundraising doesn’t have to end when the last school bell rings out. Indeed, summer booster club fundraising ideas and events are some of the most popular and profitable you can run. Summer is the social season. It’s a special time of year when families and communities come together to enjoy spending time outside. WarmRead more

A well-run Booster Club has organization at its core at the start and end of the school year. But as your charity grows, cleaning house can become a sizable challenge. So, can working from a Booster Club Checklist be your solution to keeping organized? The humble to-do list is still a useful and relevant toolRead more

Booster Club volunteers typically consist of parents of students, community members, and other willing helpers. These people work hard to raise money through fundraising events. So, why do some organizations ask for booster club membership fees? No booster organization can survive without money to support it. It must raise funds to finance extracurricular activities, equipment,Read more

A booster club is an organizations and that means the way to get the best out of your group is to make sure to organize a booster club around a central point, your club’s mission. By focusing your intent and using the best practices and booster club guidelines you can find continual success.  Expert adviceRead more

Booster volunteers are instrumental in extending your organizations’ reach. They help advertise the club and seek donors to support middle and high school student activities and events. But what is the difference between booster club sponsorship and booster club advertising for raising funds and awareness? The language around sponsorships is clear. Sponsorships can result inRead more

So, you are forming or running a booster club to help support an elective or extracurricular activity at your child’s high school or middle school. But how do you legally run your volunteer organization, and what are typical items booster clubs pay for? Booster clubs back a team or student organization by fundraising outside theRead more

Does your school act on volunteer appreciation ideas to show genuine gratitude for engaged parents who go above and beyond their expectations? If not, it’s time to take a fresh look at volunteer recognition and why it matters. Schools love willing volunteers, and it’s important they know it. But being grateful is only a feeling,Read more

Hosting a school book fair can be nerve-racking for first-time parent-teacher group volunteers, but it doesn’t need to be. With a little help from AIM you can make your event fun, lucrative, and educational. Offering books at dedicated school book fairs is as vital today as it’s ever been. Parents who volunteer contribute to theirRead more