Focus on Fundraising June 14, 2021 0 Students are coming back to the in-person classroom, and travel spots are filling fast! In the June issue, SBO editor...
Why Start a Booster Group? byMike Lawson May 8, 2019 0 With so many other tasks on the metaphorical plate of the school music director, why might one want to go...
The Music Booster Manual byMike Lawson April 10, 2019 0 Part 1: IntroductionYour school music program should be 100% funded by the school, the district, and the state. Unfortunately, for...
Fabulous Fundraising for Your New School Year! byMike Lawson July 14, 2017 0 SBO details some of the hottest fundraising opportunities for 2017/2018, to help your music program raise the money it needs for...
Peer to Peer: Fundraising byMike Lawson August 20, 2014 0 Directors nationwide share fundraising strategies that workFundraising is one of those peripheral activities that can add a tremendous amount of...
Grant Writing: Winning the Prize byMike Lawson January 7, 2011 0 When one considers the research, paperwork, writing, and valuable time involved with learning about and applying for grants, it’s no...
The State of Fundraising in a Fickle Economy byMike Lawson August 5, 2009 0 Fundraising can be challenging for any school's music program. How does a music educator convince his or her school district...
The Foundation Center A Resource for Grant Seekers byMike Lawson January 19, 2009 0 Whether to help with musical instrument or music technology purchases, teacher training and educator workshops, or enhanced opportunities for students...
The Essentials of Fundraising byMike Lawson August 7, 2008 0 One of the most vital aspects of many school music programs is fundraising. The cost of musical equipment, travel, performances,...
Show me the Money byMike Lawson February 5, 2007 0 While grant writing can be quite a challenge, the payoff can be monumental. Just ask our panelists. These music educators...
Grants: The Nitty-Gritty of Grant Applications byMike Lawson October 22, 2006 0 In the January 2003 edition, School Band and Orchestra surveyed band and orchestra directors about the process of applying for grants. By...
Budgeting: Music Teachers’ Money-Saving Secrets byMike Lawson October 22, 2006 0 In the teaching profession, sometimes it’s difficult to keep necessity purchases to a minimum – particularly when the music education...