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How to Get a Business to Sponsor Your Booster Club
Whether your booster club supports band, athletics or something else, there is no doubt about your important role in providing financial and moral support for students and staff at your school. By raising funds for these activities, you are directly helping young people by providing an outlet for creativity, physical activity and social interaction —…

10 Virtual Booster Club Fundraising Ideas
Your booster club is on a mission to support a team, group, program or organization. Of all the ways you do this, there is one common theme: money. It takes money to pay for uniforms, equipment, facilities, food, events and sometimes staff. And while schools across the world have a variety of policies around in-person…

How to Put on a School Talent Show as a Fundraiser
A school talent show is a great way for the PTA or PTO to raise money. Even more important, it helps kids to get used to being in front of an audience and show off what makes them unique! Putting on a school talent show fundraiser is fun, but it takes time and dedication to…

How is a Typical Booster Club Management Team Structured?
Booster Clubs exist to provide a financial “boost” for student activities. And as we’ve written about in the past, that activity doesn’t always have to be athletics. There are many types of Booster Clubs that support activities such as music, STEM, theater, arts, and sports. But how is a Booster Club managed? Whether you’re starting…

Beyond Sports: 10 Types of Booster Clubs
When you think of a high school Booster Club, you may think of the parents selling tickets or snacks at athletic events. But parents form many types of Booster Clubs beyond athletics. The main commonalities between all Booster Clubs include: They are typically formed by parents. They provide financial support for one or more student…

Incorporating the School Mascot Into Fundraising Events
Eagles! Wildcats! Bulldogs! No, it’s not the zoo. It’s back to school time. And whether your school is the home of the Dolphins or the Warriors, you should consider incorporating the school mascot into fundraising events. Why? A mascot will boost marketing, branding and entertainment values for Parent Teacher Associations, Sports Teams, Booster and other…

PTA Fundraising Chair Responsibilities
PTAs are important providers of school support and a vital role within the organization is the Fundraising Chair. Whether you have been recently asked or are considering involvement, here is a bit of information about this important position. How to Become a Fundraising Chair The Fundraising Chair is usually elected by the PTA Board or…

PTA Fundraising Rules & Guidelines
Fundraisers can account for a large portion of parent group activities. Though fundraising is a major undertaking it is far from standardized. There is a large variety of PTA/PTO fundraisers ranging from creative jog-a-thons to math marathons to more sophisticated online campaigns through sites like Kickstarter and Razoo. Reasons for fundraising are diverse. Each school and…