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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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DIY - Guide for Obtaining State Sales Tax Exemption

Sales tax exemption means your organization will not need to pay sales tax on purchases made. The exact rules may differ between states. This document...

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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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Informed Consent and Acknowledgement of Risk Form

DISCLAIMER: This information is designed to provide accurate information with regard to the subject matter covered. However, Parent Booster USA cannot and does not provide...

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Sample Fair Share Donation Form

How do you deal with the freeloaders? One option is to set up a fair share donation program. Fair share donation programs work by telling parents the actual...

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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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Is your athletic booster club sticking to the rules?
Is your athletic booster club sticking to the rules?

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Athletic boosters must understand and follow IRS rules, Title IX rules, and rules on compensating amateur athletes. Attorney Sandra Pfau Englund provides easy ways to...

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