NKSD District Booster Meeting SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Agenda  Fundraising  Fundraising Tips  Common Mistakes  Best Practices  Resources and Supports

Fundraising Tips 1. Decide how much money your group needs to make 2. Watch for hidden costs (shipping, tax, etc.) 3. Take time to adequately prepare 4. Timing—stagger wit other fundraisers 5. Set up specific dates and stick with them 6. Try to conduct fewer and more effective programs—avoid fundraiser fatigue 7. Research fundraising companies, then rely on their expertise 8. Communicate clearly before, during, and after about goals, deadlines, and procedures 9. Keep copies of the order forms 10. Recruit adult volunteers ahead of time

Avoid the Most Common Booster Club Mistakes  Actively recruit underclassmen parents  Don’t conduct consecutive and/or multiple fundraisers  Maintain a mission and vision statement  Ensure a formal process for accounting policies and procedures  Maintain contact with alumni, business supporters, and other local organizations  Keep sight of the purpose of a booster club  Stay in-tune with district and school policies  Establish a working relationship with school administrators and coaches

NKSD Best Practices  Establish fundraising needs and interests  Communicate with coaches and building administration in regard to the proposed fundraising needs  Follow proper protocols  Direct questions and concerns to the building athletic coordinators

Resources and Supports  Building Athletic Coordinators: Jared Terrible (KHS) and Matt Stanford (NKHS)  Building Administration: Gwen Lyon (KHS) and Jack Simonson (NKHS)  District Administration: Megan Sawicki and Michael Olsen  District ASB Auditor: Susan Ray The North Kitsap School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination can be directed to the district’s Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Compliance Officer Megan Sawicki, Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning, and /or the ADA and 504 Coordinator, Lori Kingery, Assistant Director of Special Education, address Caldart Ave NE, Poulsbo WA and phone – (360)