How to Start a Volleyball Booster Club

Volleyball booster clubs are started to provide a support network for the school team in many universities and high schools. Members are recruited from the parents and fans of the team. A primary purpose of the clubs is to raise money to provide uniforms and equipment or to help pay for the costs of trips to away games. Booster clubs often sell concessions, team T-shirts or raffle tickets at games to earn money to support the team.

Things You'll Need

  • List of recruits
  • State incorporation forms
  • Tax forms
  • Booster club website
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Instructions

    • 1

      Make a list of parents and friends of the volleyball team members who may be interested in joining a booster club. Include fans and alumni of the school. Contact the possible recruits and local businesses to let them know about the club. Post information on the school's website or in local newspapers to encourage participation from the community.

    • 2

      Form a 501(c) non-profit, tax-exempt corporation once you have recruited club members. Fill out and submit all of your state's required incorporation forms. Check the state's Secretary of State website to obtain online forms. Learn and observe all state laws governing the operation of a non-profit organization. Elect a board of directors to regulate the operation of the club. Vote on club officers to run the meetings.

    • 3

      File the relevant tax forms, such as IRS Form 990, to maintain the booster club's tax-exempt status in relation to federal corporate taxes. Apply for team member grants, set up scholarships and solicit tax-deductible donations to the club. Establish a committee to handle the club's money, draw up a budget and carry out the financial policies.

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      Adopt an official name and permanent address of the club. Set up a website to disseminate information about scheduling club activities, such as fundraisers and meetings. Draft and finalize club bylaws to establish and define administrative details such as voting rules, meeting quorums, membership qualifications, membership dues and bank accounts. Prepare and present financial reports at club meetings.

    • 5

      Promote interest, team spirit and attendance at the volleyball games. Publicize the team and elevate their image with positive publicity and exposure. Hold an annual banquet to honor the team at the end of the season. Raise money to support the team with car washes, carnivals, bake sales, yard sales and other regularly held fund raising activities.