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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

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

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 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

Have you thought of starting a parent Booster Club but have more questions than answers? But what are Booster Clubs, exactly, and who can join? Moreover, how can a Booster add value to your child’s education? Boosters are groups of volunteers—usually parents—who”boost” support for single school projects or multiple programs. That could be sports teamsRead more

Parent-teacher groups (PTAs, PTOs, Booster Clubs) allow invested parents – like you – to be more involved in your school’s community and your child’s life. A good organization can positively influence your school, create important changes in the way it teaches students and the quality of your child’s education. However, what if your child’s school doesn’tRead more

For booster groups like yours, concession stands can be a major source of raising funds your group needs while creating an opportunity for your members to work together and get to know one another better. Best of all, booster club concession stands offer a fundraising opportunity that lasts all season and brings in funds forRead more

Ever wonder what the #1 claim type that AIM Insurance handles? Believe it or not, it’s embezzlement. Yet, because parent-teacher groups fear information about the impact of embezzlement of their group’s funds getting out to the public, it often remains a shameful secret. And unfortunately, it’s quite common. PTA, PTO, and Booster Club embezzlement oftenRead more

The fall season brings cooler weather, falling leaves, and plenty of opportunities for your parent-teacher group to raise the critical funds your organization, school, and students need. What fun, new, and unique attractions can you add to your fall festival or carnival? Association Insurance Management Inc. has gathered our experts and brainstormed several ways toRead more