Looking Back to Move Forward: Reflect, Recruit, and Refresh for Spring
As the Fall semester ends, booster clubs can reflect on achievements and challenges to identify areas for improvement. This transition is an ideal time for recruiting new members and updating strategies to ensure renewed energy ...
In the best-selling book, Pathways for Success, Tim Lautzenheiser reminds us that “it’s always better to be kind than right.” This idea fits perfectly with how our music programs and booster clubs work together. Â
Our words matter—clear and kind communication helps everyone feel valued and understa...
Share your appreciation with "Social Media Graphics for Booster Club Appreciation!" Designed to making posts easy, these templates are helpful for recognizing the dedicated volunteers, parents, and supporters who make every event possible.
Each design is fully editable in Canva, allowing easy perso...
An Attitude of Gratitude
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One mantra that has been helpful for me throughout my career is to “give thanks in all things.” If you know my story, you know that I grew up with a single parent with MS. My mom certainly had cause for seeing life as a glass half empty, but she chose to see the positive...
Get to know your volunteers better and implement these tips to foster a sense of community and belonging.
Be open to their suggestions.
Being open to suggestions from your volunteers makes them feel valued and appreciated as an integral part of your organization. Volunteers often bring a fresh per...
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Volunteers truly are the backbone of any booster club. They selflessly contribute their time and energy to perform a wide range of tasks, from administrative duties to unpaid work that keeps the organization running smoothly. In fact, some dedicated volunteers even go above and beyond by making g...
Mindset of Gratitude
It is human nature to call out those things that are easily identifiable as “WRONG “ rather than looking for things that are “RIGHT”. The reality is that every person desires to be loved and appreciated. As booster leaders WE HAVE A CHOICE! Yes, we need to evaluate our stren...
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed individuals can change the world. In fact, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
Clydesdale horses are magnificent, muscular animals, known for pulling tremendous loads. One horse can cart 8,000 pounds. When two horses are team...
Fundraising events play a vital role in the financial stability and mission advancement of nonprofit organizations. However, organizing a successful event can be quite challenging. This blog post will delve into the essential elements that contribute to a prosperous fundraising event, providing v...
Transforming a music program requires program-wide reflection at least once a year and perhaps each semester to ask ourselves: where are we?; where do we want to be?; and how will we get there? about every aspect of the program.
 In the Strategic Booster Academy online training, we take a deep d...
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Reflecting on some of the greatest accomplishments in recent history, names like Jeff Bezos, Fred Smith, and Steve Jobs emerge. All are credited as being visionaries for some remarkable accomplishments. Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon, is a combination visionary and master builder of an e-commerce e...
