What can five years of building software for booster clubs teach you about supporting volunteers?

In this episode of The Boosted Volunteer, Evan Eissler and Robin Eissler talk about the lessons behind BoosterHub’s growth, from Robin’s experience juggling 18 different software tools as a booster club president to building an integrated platform that helps volunteers manage their workload.

They discuss booster club accounting, financial reporting, nonprofit compliance, gaming licenses, and fundraising rules, along with what’s next for BoosterHub and DistrictHub.

Key Takeaways

• 01:31 — How Robin’s volunteer experience inspired BoosterHub
• 02:13 — Why managing 18 different software tools became a problem
• 06:17 — Why different booster programs need different tools
• 09:01 — How integrated accounting reduces the treasurer’s workload
• 13:07 — The behind-the-scenes work required to run a booster club
• 14:22 — Why financial reporting should be planned from the start
• 16:04 — Essential documents, insurance, and compliance requirements
• 17:10 — When raffles and other games of chance may require a license
• 18:05 — Why individual fundraising accounts can put nonprofit status at risk
• 23:14 — What’s next for BoosterHub and DistrictHub

Ready to simplify booster club management? Visit www.boosterhub.com to learn how BoosterHub helps volunteers stay organized and spend more time supporting their students.

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