At Booster, we believe that when schools are strengthened, communities thrive. And in every great school there’s a group of volunteers who are committed to helping make their school the best it can be. That’s why we created the Volly Awards – to honor the amazing parent volunteers who work ...

You know the expression when the going gets tough — the tough get going? The last two years have been tough on schools but it’s the resilience of one group — parent volunteers — that has helped keep school morale going strong. They are the unsung heroes, coordinating virtual pep rallies, spirit ...

This blog post was written by Boosterthon's President and Founder, Chris Carneal.   Happy Independence Day! I love America! This week I hoisted an American flag at my house and four around our office. Any chance I get to honor my country I take it. I am thankful that we have the opportunity to live ...

I never really knew what career path I wanted to take growing up. I kept starting in new positions, not having a “why” to keep me there. I remember my mom asking me what I wanted to do, and I just said, “I want to change the world!”  Eighteen-year-old Katie was very ambitious, but had no idea where ...

Our most exciting theme yet, is also our most diverse theme—showcasing 5 different sports from 5 different countries and cultures!  WHAT’S SPORTS CITY WORLDWIDE ABOUT?   Sports City Worldwide is an international sports theme all about playing sports with character. Students will travel the world ...

Boosterthon's World-Class Character Program Just Got a 100x better!   We're excited to announce that we've teamed up with CHARACTER COUNTS!®, the nation’s most popular and effective youth development program, to provide an elite character education program to more than 1,900 schools across the ...

At Booster, we genuinely give honoring attention to others. We serve, listen, and lead with hospitality. We love our communities. They know it and they feel it. This service is built into our culture through our company virtues. I believe all our virtues are vital to what we do; but Care stands out ...

They say if you can do what you love, then you’ll never work a day in your life. As I enter my 10th year with Booster, so much of that rings true. Working alongside an amazing team, leading a group of young adults who are passionate about changing the world, and partnering with school ...

As I sit down to write this, my sweet 18-month-old is home sick for the second day in a row, and it makes me so grateful to work for a company that values the role of “mom” -- and even wife -- before employee.  In a previous life, I was a morning anchor, reporter, and then a public relations ...

The holidays are the perfect time to express your appreciation for our amazing teachers! Give them a gift that’s easy and inexpensive for you but meaningful to the teachers for years to come.  Here are a few creative teacher gift ideas you could create in under 30 minutes: Decorate a pencil holder ...

I am a mother of two elementary-aged children, a CPA, an entrepreneur, and a mid-level executive at a Fortune 100 company. Like all parents, I have a lot on my plate. But one thing that’s important to me is involvement in my kids’ schools, and specifically, in the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). ...

Need more participation in your school’s activities, fundraisers, or volunteer efforts?  Ask a mom.  I spent some time with my kids decorating cookies this week. It’s Summer, and I have some activities planned so they don’t spend too much time on devices or watching TV. A cookie decorating kit was ...

A motivational kickoff for your fundraising campaign can be the key to getting students, volunteers and teachers excited and engaged. So what’s the secret to a great fundraiser kickoff? Here are some tips on how to make the best one possible. What is a fundraiser kickoff? A kickoff event is how ...

Healthy school fundraisers raise much-needed funds for schools while simultaneously offering students the chance to improve their lives in the process!  Whether you are getting students active, teaching them lessons that build character, or bringing them together to strengthen community spirit, any ...

If you’re looking for a unique and profitable fundraising idea to increase revenue for your school, matching gifts are one of the best ways to go. Here are some easy steps you can take to get started! 1. Keep track of parents’ employers. Your students’ parents (as well as guardians and other family ...

What a difference a year makes! Banks Road Elementary School in Raleigh, NC, like so many schools across the country, felt a strain on its resources ever since the pandemic began more than a year ago. With the start of the new school year, Principal Sarah Simmons remains optimistic that brighter ...

Originally, Mountain Park Elementary School in Lilburn, GA, was apprehensive about hosting a fundraiser this fall. And understandably so—with all the implications of COVID-19 to consider, many schools are still trying to figure out how to approach learning, let alone fundraising.  Can we add ...

Lake Whitney Elementary School in Winter Park, FL, is no stranger to Booster. A 3-year partner, they’ve experienced their share of successful Boosterthon Fun Run programs over the years. But like many schools this year, they needed a flexible fundraising program—one that would not only be safe and ...