SERIES: Boosting the Boosters - Episode 2: The Invitation Matters: How to Grow Stronger Band, Choir, and Theater Booster Clubs

26/08/2025 18 min

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Episode Synopsis

Why do some booster clubs thrive while others struggle to get volunteers? The difference often comes down to one thing: the invitation.In this episode of the Booster Culture Series, we go deep into the art of inviting parents to join your music, choir, theater, and marching band booster organizations. Drawing from principles used in corporate sales and volunteer recruitment, you’ll learn:✅ How to make personal, disarming invitations that eliminate objections up front✅ Real-life role plays you can use to invite parents into concessions, uniforms, props, and more✅ Why “clipboard sign-ups” don’t work—and what does✅ How to break down cliques that unintentionally push parents away✅ Why booster parents must act like one family, not separate circlesThis is the hard conversation nobody wants to have: cliques kill booster culture. It’s time to step up, model belonging, and create organizations where every parent feels welcome.If you’re ready to grow your booster club and lighten the load on the “same five people,” this episode is for you.🎧 Listen now, share with your parent group, and let’s start building the culture our students deserve.

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