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Booster Club Management Roles Officers

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…

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Our Top 10 Nonprofit Blogs of 2020

As we begin a new year, we’d like to take a moment to reflect upon a year that is one for the memory books. When the pandemic first hit and schools closed, parents and parent groups figured out ways to keep kids engaged at home. Those who run nonprofits used innovative new tools to maintain…

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2021 Outlook: The State of Volunteerism in the U.S.

Many of us will not bat an eye when it comes to bidding 2020 adieu. It has been a challenging year (to say the least). You’d be hard pressed to find someone who wasn’t looking forward to turning the corner to 2021. Many sectors have seen dramatic impacts in what they consider “normal”. Volunteerism is…

Most Valuable Volunteer MVV

Meet the Volunteer: Berta Keller

Meet the Volunteer: Berta Keller Our 4th Quarter 2020 Most Valuable Volunteer Nominate Someone Berta Keller is our Most Valuable Volunteer for the fourth quarter of 2020. Congrats, Berta. Thanks for all you do. Berta Keller has been volunteering since her son was in Kindergarten. He is now a sophomore in high school, and she…

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PTO & PTA Job Descriptions

If you are in recruitment mode for your PTA or PTO officer roles, you might be scrambling to write job descriptions for each role. We’re here with some basic descriptions for the more common roles. Your Parent/Teacher/Student group is unique and may have different officers from other such groups. That said, the functions of these…

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A Guide to Getting Started as the Scout Unit Treasurer

Have you been promoted from Scouting Parent to Scout Treasurer? Congratulations! You’re about to embark on an amazing adventure. Put on your uniform and let’s get started! Start by registering as a Scout Leader on the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) website. This may require a background check. Plan to attend monthly roundtables with the…

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Ways to Grow Your Lions Club Membership

There are over 48,000 Lions Clubs the world over. Over 1.4 million people volunteer through local Lions Clubs in over 200 countries. The mission of a Lion is simple: to serve. They serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and international understanding. Today, Lions continue to connect and serve using virtual tools wherever possible.…

Most Valuable Volunteer MVV

Meet the Volunteer: Carla Olivo

Meet the Volunteer: Carla Olivo Our 2nd Quarter 2020 Most Valuable Volunteer Nominate Someone Carla Olivo is our Most Valuable Volunteer for the second quarter of 2020. Congrats, Carla. Thanks for all you do. Carla Olivo is the Content Manager for SoCo Neighbors, Clifton Living, and Neighbors of Fairfax Station magazines circulated in northern Virginia.…

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Small Nonprofit Leadership: 10 Strategies for Success

Having a leadership role in a small nonprofit like a parent group, service club, sports team or more can add a lot to your plate. These are almost always volunteer positions for already busy people. And whether your group is a team of three or a small army consisting of a Board of Directors, officer…

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National Volunteer Week: 6 Ways to Give Thanks While Social Distancing

It’s National Volunteer Week! We want to talk about how to thank volunteers during a global pandemic. The world may have changed since last year’s NVW, but in our view, the commitment of volunteers around the world has remained the same. Volunteers are a ray of light that help us see hope in a tough…