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 Nonprofit Infrastructure: Turning Volunteers Into a Reliable Force with Justin McKenzie
The Boosted Volunteer
26 minutes
2 months ago
Building Nonprofit Infrastructure: Turning Volunteers Into a Reliable Force with Justin McKenzie
When disaster struck his community, Justin McKenzie and the Comfort Area Foundation quickly realized that running a relief effort takes more than just good intentions. Managing donations, ensuring compliance, and coordinating volunteers brought challenges they hadn’t expected.
In this episode of The Boosted Volunteer, Justin shares how Booster Hub helped his team fundraise responsibly, stay organized, and maintain donor trust during a crisis. He also reflects on the lifelong impact of booster clubs, from his Friday night football days to his journey as an Ironman athlete.
Key Takeaways:
06:15 Why online fundraising is more complex than it looks — and common mistakes to avoid
12:48 How the Comfort Area Foundation navigated compliance, receipts, and transparency when managing donations
20:37 The role Booster Hub played in turning volunteers into an organized, reliable team
28:54 Lessons from Justin’s high school sports and Ironman training that still influence his leadership today
35:12 Why booster clubs are vital for shaping kids’ experiences and strengthening communities
Resources: Justin McKenzie
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinmckenzie/
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!
