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QuickStart Guide

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Congratulations! You're in charge of a school booster club! Now what!? Download a copy of our QuickStart Guide for important tips to get started on the right foot.

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Booster Club Lifecycle Checklist

Formation Incorporate Obtain EIN Apply for 501(c)(3) status Adopt financial controls Apply for state tax exemption (sales & income tax, if applicable) Register to fundraise with state (if...

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IRS Clarifies Burden of Proof Around IFAs

Mission Impact Department Council Operations MEMO To: Mark Moshier From: Russ McName Re: Private Benefit Doctrine Date: May 25, 2010 Question Is the creation of individual youth...

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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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Sample Board Nomination Form

Nominating board members is an important part of the nonprofit process. Our sample board nomination form helps to make this easy.

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When Can, and Should, You Return Donations for Cancelled Events?

Unexpected closing of schools due to COVID-19 left many booster clubs "holding the bag" of donations intended to fund spring sports seasons or...

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Ask the Experts!
Ask the Experts!

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Drew Englund, nonprofit attorney, and Meagan Mason, Executive Director of Parent Booster USA, answer real questions from booster club members and volunteers, just like you. Don't miss this episode!

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