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

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