Booster Blog
The Booster Blog features a variety of articles focused on school fundraising, community partnerships, teacher appreciation, student motivation, and career development, offering practical tips and insights such as building purpose-driven careers at Booster, growing lasting school partnerships, unique holiday gift ideas for teachers, benefits of school fundraising companies, and organizing fitness fundraisers.
This page is a blog index listing recent articles from Booster. Each entry includes a title, date, and a brief excerpt. Here are some of the featured blog posts:
Building a Purpose-Driven Career: Why Working at Booster Is More Than Just a Job
November 20, 2025
Finding your first “real job” after college can feel like standing at a crossroads with endless paths but no clear direction. When I graduated from Bridgewater State University in 2022 with a degree in Communications, I was excited to start my career, but I wasn’t sure what that career would look like. I knew I [...]
7 Steps to Growing Lasting Community Partnerships & Funding your School Spirit Wear
June 12, 2025
More than ever, schools are in need of funds to serve and educate their students. Local businesses are also in need [...]
The Ultimate Holiday Teacher Gift Guide: 17 Unique Ideas They’ll Love!
June 11, 2025
From hosting classroom parties to organizing unique craft projects, your teachers go above and beyond to make sure the holiday [...]
Benefits of Working with a School Fundraising Company
February 14, 2025
Are school fundraising companies worth it? PTA/O Presidents often find themselves making difficult decisions. One of those is whether to [...]
Student Motivation | 5 Ideas For Fundraisers
October 28, 2024
You’ve decided to host a Boosterthon—HOORAY!—now it’s time to get your students excited to participate! Not only will this ensure [...]
Organizing Fitness Fundraisers For Schools Is Easy With Booster
September 11, 2024
Embark on a stress-free event planning journey with Booster, where we streamline the process, providing specific instructions or even handling [...]
Global Running Day: The Importance of Incorporating Activity in School Fundraising
June 5, 2024
Global Running Day is all about celebrating the joy of—you guessed it—running! Whether you are young or old, a marathon runner [...]
Ten Creative Fundraising Ideas
April 16, 2024
When planning out a school fundraising calendar for the year, variety is the key to maximizing the funds you raise! [...]
How One School Raised 27K During A Virtual Booster | Boosterthon
March 29, 2024
Lake Whitney Elementary School in Winter Park, FL, is no stranger to Booster. A 3-year partner, they’ve experienced their share [...]
International Color Day School Fundraising Ideas
March 21, 2024
Each year on March 21st, the world celebrates International Color Day. It’s a day to recognize all of the beautiful and [...]
High School Fundraising Guide: Sports & Clubs
February 5, 2024
From extracurricular activities to academics to part-time jobs, high school students tend to have jam packed schedules, leaving little time [...]
The Best Options for Spring Fundraising
January 26, 2024
As the cold winter weather begins to shift to warmer days, it’s time to start considering your spring fundraising options! From festive [...]
Lakeview Elementary Raises Big Funds Taking Advantage of Multiple Booster Fundraising Solutions
August 31, 2023
The PTO and administration at Lakeview Elementary in St. Juliet, Tennessee have been hard at work fundraising to make some [...]
Booster Inspires Athletes: Meet Riverside Elementary’s World Record Holding Student
August 25, 2023
Meet Harper Hancuff, an impressive 21-year-old professional weightlifter competing in both general competitions and the Special Olympics with not one—but [...]
Get Your Shirt Costs Covered With Our Sponsorship Toolkit
June 4, 2023
Spirit gear has always been the perfect addition to any school program or activity. Now it’s also a great opportunity [...]
Governor’s Ranch Elementary
June 1, 2023
The PTA at Governor’s Ranch Elementary is no stranger to fundraising, they’ve been holding fun runs since the school first [...]
Giveaway to Dude Perfect’s Headquarters in Texas | Booster
October 2, 2023
BOOSTER ANNOUNCES GIVEAWAY TO WIN A TRIP TO THE DUDE PERFECT HEADQUARTERS Booster and Dude Perfect Celebrate Their Partnership with [...]
November Volly Winner: Megan Mercaldo
March 23, 2023
When South Haven Elementary’s PTO Treasurer, Megan Mercaldo, saw a need for a more inclusive environment at her school, she [...]
October Volly Winner: April McDonald
March 16, 2023
What makes our October Volly winner stand out? From her own family to volunteering to her professional career, April McDonald [...]
Let’s Celebrate The Unsung Hero At Your School
October 3, 2022
Parent volunteers are unsung heroes — coordinating pep rallies, fundraisers, and spirit nights with little or no recognition...until now! At [...]
Quick, Easy, & Effective Holiday Gift Wrap Fundraising
December 11, 2023
The holiday season is an ideal time of year to plan a school fundraiser to fill up your fundraising calendar. Gift wrap [...]
Top Fundraising Ideas To Raise More in 2024
August 30, 2023
With the new school year, it’s time to start creating your fundraising strategies, including setting your fundraising goals and coming [...]
High School Art Club Fundraising Ideas
August 29, 2023
High school art clubs are an excellent way for students to hone in on their artistic skills and learn new [...]
The Best Fundraising Ideas for School Clubs
June 13, 2023
From music to photography to debate, there are endless options for school clubs that enrich the lives of students by [...]
The Best High School Sports Fundraising Ideas
Sports are one of the quintessential pillars of the high school experience. Even if a student doesn’t play a school [...]
How to Host a DanceaThon Fundraiser
May 3, 2023
Ask anyone, and they'll tell you they like to dance. It's a great way to express your feelings and blow [...]
The Best Football Fundraising Ideas for Your School’s Team
April 19, 2023
Having a winning football season comes down to more than just practice—you need money to fund everything from transportation to [...]
Plan An Obstacle Course Fundraiser For Your School
February 22, 2023
An obstacle course fundraiser is a unique and fun way to get students moving and working together while your school [...]
How to Set Up an Online Store for Your School in 10 Easy Steps
January 22, 2023
When it comes to spirit wear, setting up an online store is the easiest way to handle orders and raise [...]
How to Plan for Last Minute Fundraising
January 9, 2024
While it is always best to strategically plan out your fundraising calendar at the beginning of the year, sometimes the unexpected happens. [...]
How to Plan & Execute a Successful Bake Sale Fundraiser
December 18, 2023
When it comes to selecting a school fundraiser, there are so many options to choose from but none are quite as [...]
How to Sell Back to School Shirts to Kick-Off Your School Year
October 4, 2023
Back to school time comes with lots of excitement and energy from both parents and students alike. School spirit is [...]
Spread the Word! How To Get People Excited and Market Your Sports Fundraiser
September 28, 2023
A lot goes into planning a successful school sports fundraiser event, but all that hard work can go to waste if you [...]
Tips For Securing A School Sponsorship For Fundraisers
August 16, 2023
When planning school fundraisers, many schools often overlook a key resource that can help connect them to their community—school sponsorships. These [...]
The Fun Factor: A Collaboration for School Fundraising Success
March 8, 2023
Booster and Dude Perfect Team Up To Bring Exclusive Content And Prizes To School Fundraisers In 2023, Celebrate With VIP Tour [...]
How to Secure Fundraising Sponsorship By Grade Level
March 7, 2023
Fundraising sponsorships provide your school with an opportunity to strengthen your relationship with your community while offsetting costs and allowing you [...]
This blog covers a wide range of topics related to school fundraising, community partnerships, teacher appreciation, student motivation, and practical guides for organizing successful events.
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Booster's Impact
Booster is a fundraising organization dedicated to helping schools raise $1 billion by 2027 to empower students and communities, demonstrated through successful events and impactful partnerships with schools like Eastern Florida State College Softball and HFC Chase High School Football, while also supporting youth-focused initiatives such as Malcolm Mitchell’s Share the Magic Foundation.
School Fundraiser Specialists
Booster offers customizable school fundraising solutions—including donation platforms, product sales, A-Thons, and custom spirit wear—tailored for all school levels and interests, providing expert guidance and support to simplify planning, boost participation, and help schools, teams, and groups successfully reach their fundraising goals.
Career Opportunities at Booster
Booster offers career opportunities focused on empowering virtuous leaders to support schools in raising $1 billion by 2027 through roles in elementary school fundraising, warehouse operations, and home office support, all within a positive, purpose-driven culture that emphasizes leadership development, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact on students' success.
Fundraising Solutions for Elementary Schools
The content outlines various fundraising solutions for elementary schools, including high-energy A-Thon fitness fundraisers like Fun Run, Glow Run, Color Run, and DanceFit events, customizable school spirit wear for occasions such as back to school, teacher appreciation, graduation, and events, as well as product sale fundraisers featuring seasonal collections with exclusive prizes and online support to simplify the process for parents and staff.
Double the Donation Partnership with Booster
Double the Donation has partnered exclusively with Booster to provide schools with integrated technology that helps donors easily identify and apply for employer matching donations, enabling schools to keep 100% of these corporate matches and increase their fundraising profits.