AD Athletic Director Budgeting & Fundraising 3

Question 1

Which document formally authorizes an athletic department to spend money and serves as the legal spending plan approved by the governing board?

Accepted Answer

Adopted operating budget

Answer

The adopted operating budget, once approved by the governing board, is the legal authorization for departmental expenditures.

Question 2

An athletic director wants to launch a capital campaign to build a new weight room. Which step should come FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a feasibility study to assess donor capacity and community support

Answer

A feasibility study determines whether sufficient donor support and philanthropic capacity exist before resources are committed to a campaign.

Question 3

What distinguishes a restricted gift from an unrestricted gift in athletic fundraising?

Accepted Answer

Restricted gifts must be used for a donor-specified purpose; unrestricted gifts can be used at the AD's discretion

Answer

Restricted gifts carry donor-imposed conditions on their use, while unrestricted gifts give the department flexibility in application.

Question 4

A booster club collects funds independently and wants to purchase equipment for the football team. What must the athletic director ensure?

Accepted Answer

The equipment purchase complies with school procurement policies and is properly donated to the district

Answer

Booster club purchases for school programs must flow through proper school procurement and donation acceptance procedures to maintain compliance.

Question 5

Which cost classification includes expenses like utilities, facility maintenance, and administrative salaries that support the entire athletics program?

Accepted Answer

Indirect or overhead costs

Answer

Indirect or overhead costs support the overall operation and cannot be attributed to a single sport program.

(AD) Athletic Director Certification Practice Test

(AD) Athletic Director Certification Practice Test

AD Athletic Director Budgeting & Fundraising 3