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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

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

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