Booster clubs are organizations in schools at the high school and university level. The clubs are generally run and organized by the parents of the students in the supported organization in high schools, and by athletic supporters and fans at colleges. Its main function is to develop support for the student program and raise funds to supplement shrinking public support as a result of budget cuts.
5-501: They are called " Parents and Citizens Clubs " in Australian schools. For example, fundraisers are often held to raise money for supplies or equipment that the students may need or for trips that the students may need to take. The main principle of funding by a U.S. IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit is that the booster club may not discriminate in making grants to youth or college students on the basis of their family's membership in or funding to
10-471: A key fundraising element, especially at the college level. With the popularity of the internet and social media, many programs are turning to online crowdfunding platforms to reach out for additional support. At the high school level, school administrators cannot be involved in the booster club organization except approving activities held at the high school. At the collegiate level, the NCAA strictly regulates
15-626: The activities of booster clubs and strictly defines what actions would cause a person to be considered an official booster of an athletic program. Many scandals have resulted from prohibited activities by patrons, particularly those providing monetary or in-kind incentives for prospective athletes to sign with a particular university. Parents and citizens Some Australian state schools , both primary and high , are supported by parents and citizens' associations also known as PCA or P&C . These groups provide volunteer support, raise funds for infrastructure and other expenses and assist in
20-462: The administration of their school. A large part of many P&C activities is the provision of subsidies to school excursions and other supplemental and extracurricular activities. P&Cs encourage the general public and local businesses to become involved with their local schools. Recent years have seen a number of changes to the environment in which P&Cs operate. In Victoria, School Councils are similar to P&Cs, although they also have
25-443: The club, or the family's fund-raising or time put into club activities. A popular way for booster clubs to raise money is with raffles held at sporting events for some item that would be donated by a local business, clothing such as t-shirts with the school's name and mascot on it, or the sale of popcorn , hot dogs , and other food items to the fans who attend a game, tournament, or other athletic event. Membership fees are also
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