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.

 

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-enneking-lmft-b6888410/