The Boosted Volunteer shares the stories of volunteers from booster clubs, marching bands and school support organizations. From best practices on fundraising, to how to rally volunteers and order spirit wear, our guests provide useful insight on how to run a booster club like a champ!
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The Boosted Volunteer shares the stories of volunteers from booster clubs, marching bands and school support organizations. From best practices on fundraising, to how to rally volunteers and order spirit wear, our guests provide useful insight on how to run a booster club like a champ!
Building community at Lakeville South Band Boosters
The Boosted Volunteer
24 minutes
2 months ago
Building community at Lakeville South Band Boosters
What happens when a passion for music, family, and community blends with strong leadership and smart fundraising? This week’s episode of the Boosted Volunteer Podcast, hosted by Robin Eissler, shines a spotlight on Jessica Enneking, Co-President of the Lakeville South Band Boosters.
With over 20 years of nonprofit experience and a deep commitment to giving back, Jessica shares her journey from parent volunteer to co-leading one of the largest band booster programs in Minnesota. From building a “band family” of 600 students and parents to launching creative fundraisers like the Band Breakfast Bonanza and their first-ever craft fair, Jessica offers invaluable insight into what it takes to keep a thriving music program alive and growing.
You’ll also hear how Booster Hub transformed their communication and organization, making life easier for both directors and families.
Key Takeaways:
(2:45) How Jessica’s early involvement prepared her for Booster leadership.
(6:11) The growth of Lakeville South’s band program and opportunities it provides.
(8:53) Why Booster Hub has been “life-changing” for communication and efficiency.
(10:06) Fundraising strategies: Band Breakfast Bonanza, silent auctions, raffles, and craft fairs.
(15:14) Defining roles between directors and boosters to align vision and reduce conflict.
(17:19) Creating structured board positions to encourage accountability and engagement.
(20:14) Celebrating a decade of passion and pride in competitive marching band.
Whether you’re running a band, sports, or arts booster, Jessica’s story is full of inspiration and practical strategies you can apply to your own organization.
Resources:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-enneking-lmft-b6888410/
The Boosted Volunteer
The Boosted Volunteer shares the stories of volunteers from booster clubs, marching bands and school support organizations. From best practices on fundraising, to how to rally volunteers and order spirit wear, our guests provide useful insight on how to run a booster club like a champ!
