This seminar with take the client through the proper steps of building and operating a booster club from scratch or rebuilding and restructuring the infrastructure and culture of a current booster club. Areas addressed include infrastructure, mission, philosophy, control systems, activities, fund-raisers, expenditure focus, membership and incentive systems for the beneficiaries and membership. The paradox of operating an in-house vs independent booster club is also addressed.

Day One:

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon

• History and background from administration of sanctioning organization
• History and background from coaches
• History and background from boosters

1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

• Purpose/Mission
• Philosophy
• Goals
• Current structure (if any) compare and contrast
• Membership
• In-house vs independent
• Non-profit status—501-3-C status
• Charter
• Officers
• Membership
• Control systems
• Revenue streams/fund-raisers
• Incentive systems for beneficiaries and for membership
• Expenditure focus
• Communication and Technology
• Implementation

7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

• Review with entire school, institution, organization, membership and beneficiaries
• Defining Roles
• Setting Time-lines
• Highlights of Revenue Streams and Fund-Raising possibilities

* Follow-up consulting is available to assist in implementation

** A condensed three hour version of this seminar may be delivered highlighting the most important areas.

Optional—Seminar on Athletic Marketing, Promotions and Fund-Raising