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AT A GLANCE Thinking about launching a booster club? This guide walks through nine essential steps, from writing a mission statement and recruiting a board to securing an EIN, drafting bylaws, and opening a dedicated bank account. Key takeaway: insurance is not optional. Without it, individual volunteers can be held personally liable for accidents, propertyRead more

Cheer booster clubs support the squad that brings energy to every game and event. You support your cheer team with spirit wear, fundraisers, and fun activities that build community. But these events also come with risks. An accident or unexpected loss can create stress for your volunteers and your club. Cheer booster club insurance givesRead more

Your fall festival is one of the highlights of the school year—a chance for families to have fun and raise funds for your PTA. But with big crowds, games, food, and rentals, there’s also risk. The right insurance coverage keeps your event protected from accidents, property damage, and liability claims. Here’s what you need toRead more

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

The back-to-school refresh is a chance to review and improve your money-handling habits. Checking PTA bank statements is one of the most important things you can do to safeguard your finances. Even a quick scan can reveal unauthorized or suspicious transactions. Another benefit of PTA financial accountability is it helps identify areas where your groupRead more

Despite what you might think, fundraising activities during high school summer vacation can be lucrative events for booster clubs. Summertime activities help your organization maintain its programs, engage potential donors, and secure resources. All to help people from forgetting about your booster club for three months. Using the summer fundraising ideas that are popular helpRead more

If you’re not crowdfunding, your PTA, PTO, or booster club could be missing out on big-time fundraising opportunities. Online fundraising is revolutionizing how non-profits raise money for parent-teacher groups. But even the best crowdfunding ideas aren’t a replacement for traditional fundraising campaign efforts. However, it can be an excellent addition to your fundraising toolkit. ThisRead 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

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

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