Finance Archives - Prep Athletic Director https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/finance/ Best practices, administrative philosophy and product info for the high school athletic director. Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:29:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://prepathleticdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/cropped-PrepAthleticDirector-Favicon-080223-32x32.png Finance Archives - Prep Athletic Director https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/finance/ 32 32 Financial Planning and Fundraising To Set The Stage For A Strong Year https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/financial-planning-and-fundraising-to-set-the-stage-for-a-strong-year/ https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/financial-planning-and-fundraising-to-set-the-stage-for-a-strong-year/#respond Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:29:36 +0000 https://prepathleticdirector.com/?p=4903 Early financial planning keeps athletics strong. From budgeting and boosters to grants and sponsorships, proactive fundraising creates resources for athletes all season long.

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]]> https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/stretching-budgets-to-support-every-program/feed/ 0 Transforming Athletics At Colfax-Mingo High School https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/transforming-athletics-at-colfax-mingo-high-school/ https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/transforming-athletics-at-colfax-mingo-high-school/#respond Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:22:32 +0000 https://prepathleticdirector.com/?p=3849 Explore Erin Hume's journey as the Athletic Director at Colfax-Mingo High School, nurturing an environment that promotes student-athlete development.

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]]> https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/transforming-athletics-at-colfax-mingo-high-school/feed/ 0 Athletic Sponsorships, Part 3: Reporting To Sponsors https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/athletic-sponsorships-part-3-reporting-to-sponsors/ https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/athletic-sponsorships-part-3-reporting-to-sponsors/#respond Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:27:42 +0000 https://prepathleticdirector.com/?p=2217 This installment in our series on sponsorships covers how to effectively gather, document, and report statistics to sponsors throughout the year.

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]]> https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/athletic-sponsorships-part-3-reporting-to-sponsors/feed/ 0 Athletic Sponsorships, Part 2: Pricing https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/athletic-sponsorships-part-2-pricing/ https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/athletic-sponsorships-part-2-pricing/#respond Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:31:00 +0000 https://prepathleticdirector.com/?p=2216 How do you determine the value of sponsorships, and what factors should be considered when setting prices? In the second part of our series on sponsorships, we’ll explore strategies for athletic directors to price their sponsorship packages effectively.

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]]> https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/athletic-sponsorships-part-2-pricing/feed/ 0 Athletic Sponsorships, Part 1: Establishing A Structure https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/athletic-sponsorships-part-1-establishing-a-structure/ https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/athletic-sponsorships-part-1-establishing-a-structure/#respond Tue, 10 Sep 2024 20:55:03 +0000 https://prepathleticdirector.com/?p=2214 In the first installment of our series on sponsorships, learn the basics of creating sponsorships and how to package them.

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]]> https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/athletic-sponsorships-part-1-establishing-a-structure/feed/ 0 Fundraising Strategies For High School Athletic Directors https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/effective-fundraising-strategies-for-high-school-athletic-directors/ https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/effective-fundraising-strategies-for-high-school-athletic-directors/#respond Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:03:02 +0000 https://prepathleticdirector.com/?p=1417 Explore innovative fundraising strategies for high school athletic programs, from community events to digital campaigns.

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]]> https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/effective-fundraising-strategies-for-high-school-athletic-directors/feed/ 0 Budget & Brand: Achieve Balance With Vision And Vigilance https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/budget-brand-achieve-balance-with-vision-and-vigilance/ https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/budget-brand-achieve-balance-with-vision-and-vigilance/#respond Mon, 08 Apr 2024 20:22:08 +0000 https://prepathleticdirector.com/?p=1405 High school ADs hold the figurative keys to budget stewardship and brand prestige. Here are several ways to unlock a balance between them.

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