The Boosted Volunteer

Does Your Booster Club Need Insurance?

Think your school's insurance automatically protects your Booster Club? Think again. Many Booster Club volunteers assume they're covered if something goes wrong—but a si

Restore the Pride: Mastering Peer-to-Peer Fundraising l Marsha Sray

What if the secret to raising $14,000 in three weeks was already sitting in your pocket?  Most booster clubs settle for the "standard" chocolate or much sales that requi

The State of Booster Clubs in 2026

What does it really take for Booster Clubs to survive—and thrive—in 2026?  As funding shifts, expectations rise, and responsibilities grow, many clubs are being pushed t

NIL Is Reaching High School Sports — Is Your Booster Club Ready?

As Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities continue to reshape athletics, their impact is no longer limited to college programs. In this insightful episode, former

Band Dads, Booster Culture, and the Truth About Running a Marching Band Program

Ever wondered why marching band parents are some of the most intense, dedicated, and—dare we say—"cult-like" volunteers on the planet?  This week on The Boosted Voluntee

How Booster Clubs Can Elevate Social Media & Attract More Sponsors

If your booster club’s graphics look inconsistent, outdated, or thrown together at the last minute… sponsors notice. And so do parents, athletes, and recruiters. In this

AD Insights: How Booster Clubs Can Lead, Fundraise & Stay Compliant with Scott Garvis

When a “game” becomes a full-blown event, booster clubs and athletic directors feel the pressure—more volunteers, more fundraising, more compliance, and higher expectatio

How The Band Mom (And Dad!) Doubled Their Volunteers

What if your Booster Club didn’t rely on the same five people every single week? In this episode of the Boosted Volunteer Podcast, host Robin Eissler sits down with Shar

Bridging the Gap: Why Strong Booster Clubs are the Secret to Athletic Success with Jake von Scherrer

What do athletic directors really need from booster clubs—and where do things most often go wrong? With more than 40 years in education and athletics, Jake von Scherrer p

Booster Club Fraud & Finance: Expert Guide to Governance and Compliance with Sandra Pfau Englund

What happens when a “simple” school volunteer role reveals a world of legal risk, tax responsibilities, and structural gaps that no one warned you about? For attorney, au

Succession Planning & Recruiting: Leave Your Booster Club Better Than You Found It

Have you ever wondered how to transition out of a leadership role while ensuring your Booster Club not only survives but thrives?  Leadership transitions don’t have to f

The $10,000 Splash: How to Run a High-Engagement Booster Club Fundraiser with Chris Sharps

What if hitting your fundraising goal meant dumping a cooler of ice water on your band director? That's exactly the fun, high-stakes gamble the Polar Bear Band Boosters i

Protecting Students from Heat Risks with HeatSense Founder Melissa Fortenberry

How safe are your student athletes and band members in the heat?   In this episode of the Boosted Volunteer podcast, host Robin Eissler sits down with Melissa Fortenber

Building community at Lakeville South Band Boosters

What happens when a passion for music, family, and community blends with strong leadership and smart fundraising? This week’s episode of the Boosted Volunteer Podcast, ho

Building Nonprofit Infrastructure: Turning Volunteers Into a Reliable Force with Justin McKenzie

When disaster struck his community, Justin McKenzie and the Comfort Area Foundation quickly realized that running a relief effort takes more than just good intentions. Ma

Booster Club Leadership from the Ground Up: Middle School vs. High School with Jason Stover

  What does it take to build long-term infrastructure for a Booster Club that supports athletes, coaches, and parents?   This week, Robin Eissler sits down with Jason

How to Recruit More Volunteers (and Keep Them Coming Back!)

Struggling to get enough hands to help out with your booster club?  You’re not alone. In this solo episode, host Robin Eissler tackles one of the biggest challenges Boos

FanFundU: A Smarter Way to Support Your Booster Club

Tired of asking your community for another donation? What if your Booster Club could raise money every time someone shops online—without spending anything extra?  This w

Marching Forward: How Troopers Legacy Corps is Uniting Generations & Fueling the Future

What do you get when you combine military discipline, musical passion, and multigenerational spirit? You get the Troopers Legacy Corps—an all-age drum and bugle ensemble

How Community Created a Post Malone Tailgate Party

What happens when a high school band program says yes to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity—with just weeks to prepare? You get a story of passion, partnership, and pushing