Booster club

A patrons is usually an association whose main purpose is the combination of financially potent donors and under-funded non-profit organization. Funding are a form of civic engagement in civil society.

From a classic club with sponsorship differs in that the purpose of the association is not so, the immediate ' enjoyment of activity, "for example club's events or common sports activities of the members in the foreground, but the soliciting of donations ( fundraising) and the relationship of care and Advertising for the activity, on the other. For this purpose, but true also support associations of social or cultural fundraisers, trips and other typical club events.

Often one finds support associations who see themselves as a network between a group of assets and potential business sponsors.

Examples

Many schools receive support from a school development association whose members are often former students. Even universities are supported by Funding Associations and alumni networks.

State theaters and orchestras often have support associations that represent the interests of the theater-going public cultural policy and also collect donations for specific tasks. The MUTHEA networks such Funding at the federal level.