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Most PTAs aren’t sure how to protect themselves against the unexpected. So what PTA insurance plans can best cover your people and organization without breaking the bank? This and other PTA insurance questions demand answers. Yet these issues are not addressed by even some of the best PTA websites. This piece examines insurance solutions forRead more

Fundraising lies at the heart of every booster club, offering many opportunities to hold exciting events throughout the year. These happy occasions often raise lots of money and pass without a hitch. But sometimes they don’t, and your nonprofit organization is not immune from liability. That’s why affordable booster club insurance makes perfect sense. FundraisersRead 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

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 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

The secret to any happy and healthy long-term relationship is communication. While this may sound like marital advice, it’s also true for your parent-teacher group. PTAs, PTOs, and Booster Clubs succeed by organizing and applying the efforts of parents to better the educational experience for the students. Regular communication with your group’s parents is vitalRead more