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Quick Reference Guide to Fundraising

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Not sure where to start? Our quick reference guide to fundraising will help you with the basics everyone should know.

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Booster Club Budgeting 101

Preparing and having the board or membership approve an annual budget and program plan is one of the most important legal responsibilities of nonprofit groups. A parent-led fundraising group...

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UIL Booster Club Guidelines

UIL's booster club guidelines presented in pamphlet, available to download.

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Rules for Awarding Scholarships

If your booster organization awards scholarships the following IRS rules must be strictly followed: Eligibility Those eligible to apply for the scholarship must be from a fairly large...

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Smooth Transitions: Organizing Your Booster Club Records

It is important that your organization's permanent records and financial documents be handed over to the new incoming officers. Now is the time to gather up these documents and prepare...

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Fundraising and Freeloaders: How Your Booster Club Can Pick Up the Slack

We are often asked about how best to deal with the "freeloaders" – those who benefit from an organization's fundraisers without helping...

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The Transition Trail
The Transition Trail

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