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In recent years, event embezzlement claims have risen in the US. It’s because dishonest types have become better than booster organizers at detecting vulnerabilities in event money-handling processes. But what can you do to reduce theft at your booster club fundraisers? Booster club organizers must take a proactive approach against event embezzlement. There are threeRead more

Social media (SM) can help raise the awareness and engagement of your booster club with parents and the community. But, it can be a tricky path to success. That’s why AIM has put together our top booster club social media ideas you need to be successful. With booster club marketing, the first job is toRead more

Alcohol, in moderation, acts as a social encouragement for adults. Serving beer and liquor may motivate some parents to show up at your event who otherwise would not. But even with a well-behaved crowd, you still need alcohol liability insurance… don’t you? Alcohol liability insurance exists for good reasons. First, it helps protect a boosterRead more

Without structure, booster club meetings can be chaotic, disagreeable gatherings. Knowing how to take meeting minutes correctly is sometimes the only way to make heads or tails of what happened in a meeting after the fact. So how do you record minutes for your club to ensure important notes are memorialized, and what are theRead more

Successful booster clubs don’t just happen. They require teamwork, attention to detail, and a committed volunteer pool. A well-organized club also has effective elected leadership. It follows best practices while building on its strengths and improving areas of weakness. So, where do you start if your booster club fundraising and operational procedures need improvement? TheRead more

This piece offers the latest in email newsletter tips for booster clubs. A successful email newsletter can help your organization stay up-to-date on the latest between meetings and offer a critical line of communication for parents and community members who are not on social media, and ensures your important notices aren’t buried in their feed.Read more

Collaborative efforts between parent advocates and schools create the best results, parents should seek out ways to make themselves available as a valuable asset to teachers and administrators to increase advocate effectiveness. That’s why parent advocacy works best with a collaborative approach. But how do you strike the ideal balance, and how beneficial is parentRead more

A common challenge for boosters is how to build awareness and buzz in the community to support their activities. Flyers, word of mouth, and social media is a good place to start, but one of the best ways to help you build excitement for your functions is by drafting a quality booster club press releaseRead 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