Every booster club starts with good intentions. Parents who care deeply about students volunteer their time, raise funds, and pour energy into programs that matter. But without a solid governance foundation, even the most well-meaning organization can find itself exposed to financial risk, leadership chaos, and legal liability. That foundation starts with booster club bylaws. … Read more
So you’ve been asked to lead your school’s booster club. Or maybe you’ve been volunteering for a few years and just inherited the president role. Either way, you’re now responsible for an organization that manages real money, real volunteers, and real expectations — and most likely, nobody handed you a manual. That’s exactly what this … Read more
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National and State Booster Club Associations dedicated to supporting school activity programs.
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For each question below, answer based on current district-wide policy and verified practice across ALL your booster organizations (Athletic, Band, Theater, Academic, etc.).
The quiz comprises three sections and will take an average of 2 to 5 minutes to complete.
Upon completion you will be shown your result in real time.
Does the district mandate that every booster organization require two unrelated signatures on every outgoing check or digital disbursement?
Does the district receive an annual, end-of-year financial report from every booster organization operating using the school's name?
Does the district forbid school employees (coaches, teachers, principals) from having signing authority on booster bank accounts to prevent conflicts of interest?
Do you know, within a reasonable margin of error, the total combined gross revenue generated by all booster clubs in your district last year?
Does the district have a strictly enforced policy prohibiting direct payments, stipends, or excessive personal gifts from booster clubs directly to school employees (coaches, directors)?
Does the district maintain a current file verifying the active State Secretary and IRS 501(c)(3) status of every booster club to ensure donations are legally tax-deductible?
Can you verify that every booster club filed their required IRS Form 990 last year?
Does every booster club carry their own General Liability and Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance policies, separate from the district's coverage?
Does the district have current copies of the bylaws for every operating booster club on file?
Is a campus administrator (Principal or AD) required to approve all booster fundraising activities before they are announced to the public?
Does the district provide a standardized mandatory training or "onboarding" process for new booster club officers each year?
Does the district require an annual review of combined booster expenditures (Athletic and Fine Arts) to ensure there are no significant disparities that could create a Title IX liability for the school?
If a booster treasurer suddenly quit today, does the district know if that club has a secure data succession plan to recover financial records and passwords?
Your District Risk Score
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Is Your Club a Liability or a Legacy?
Take the 2-minute diagnostic used by booster clubs nationally to measure your club's compliance, safety, and sustainability.
For each question below, answer based on current booster club policy and verified practice.
The quiz comprises five sections and will take an average of 2 to 3 minutes to complete.
Upon completion you will be shown your result in real time.
When cash is collected at an event (concessions, gate, etc.), how many people are required to count and sign off on the total before it leaves the site?
Does your Board of Directors receive a written financial report (Budget vs. Actual) at every monthly meeting?
When was the last time you verified your "Good Standing" with the Secretary of State and confirmed your IRS 990 was filed?
Does your club allow checks to be written to "Cash" or allow a single signature on checks over $500?
If your current President or Treasurer stepped down today, do you have immediate access to all passwords, bank logins, and digital files?
Have your bylaws been reviewed and updated to align with current School District policy within the last 2 years?
Does every board member sign an annual Conflict of Interest disclosure?
What percentage of your board positions are filled by people who have "shadowed" the role for at least a year?
Does more than 80% of your revenue come from a single event or solely from parent donations?
Does your club carry its own General Liability and Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance?
Your Booster Risk Score
Enter your information below to receive a complete copy of your assessment results.
Check your email inbox for a complete copy of your assessment results, including your answers and personalized recommendations.