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AT A GLANCE Fundraisers can only stretch so far, so corporate sponsorships help fill the gap. This guide shows cheer booster clubs how to find sponsors, from personal contacts to local and national businesses, and how to build a winning proposal. Key takeaway: highlight your club’s impact, offer real promotional benefits, and always name aRead more

AT A GLANCE PTA, PTO, and booster club are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. This article breaks down how a PTA is tied to the National PTA and its guidelines, how a PTO operates independently with local control, and how a booster club supports a single program/department. Key takeaway: choose basedRead more

In the US, 20,000 individual PTAs advocate for students’ needs. [1] These groups raise funds to support diverse educational programs and create strong communities. If your parent-teacher group is like most, it’s organized and run primarily by parents of students. But do you know the benefits of encouraging teacher participation in your organization? This articleRead 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

Graduating seniors should not have to navigate the challenges of their final year at high school alone. Lists are simple yet proven tools for helping you help your kids prepare for life outside the classroom. Use them to help organize college applications, look for work, take a gap year, or explore other options. Our graduatingRead more

For graduating seniors, saying that final goodbye to classmates and teachers evokes mixed emotions. The right support and advice for graduating seniors helps them prepare for their life’s next great chapter. Hopefully, high school has done its job priming them academically, but students also need help to adapt socially and emotionally to the new challengesRead more

Booster club leaders can show genuine gratitude with volunteer appreciation gifts. But is gift-giving really necessary once someone has committed to supporting your organization? A happy volunteer feels a sense of belonging and contribution. Booster clubs that value their helpers hold onto them for longer and attract new support. And all it takes is aRead 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

AT A GLANCE Volunteers stay when they feel appreciated. This article shares ten recognition ideas, from handwritten notes and Volunteer of the Month to swag bags, social media shout-outs, and appreciation events. Key takeaway: tangible thank-yous, not just verbal praise, measurably improve retention, and consistent year-round recognition keeps volunteers engaged and attracts new ones. ONRead more

Hosting a school book fair can be nerve-racking for first-time parent-teacher group volunteers, but it doesn’t need to be. With a little help from AIM you can make your event fun, lucrative, and educational. Offering books at dedicated school book fairs is as vital today as it’s ever been. Parents who volunteer contribute to theirRead more