Encouraging spell (metamagic) increases morale bonuses from its spell by 1; +1 spell level though.
Moment of greatness (spell) doubles a morale bonus for one roll.
Strength of submission (trait) gives +1 attack/damage while under a compulsion.
Extreme mood swings (feat) increases morale bonuses by 1, 2 if you're drunk.
... and on top of that : Spell Perfection (at higher levels)
I wouldn't advise too strongly about focusing on a 1/day trait... but, besides that which has already been mentioned, the ever-popular Flagbearer/Banner of Ancient Kings replicates the effects of Good Hope as a constant aura.
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The Imperious Bloodline increases morale bonuses by +1. For the duration for you, but only a number of rounds equal to your Charisma modifier for others (and is slightly limited). Though rounds/Cha is usually plenty if you are casting good hope once per fight.
Annoyingly this means you either need a 3-level dip in sorcerer or the Improved Eldritch Heritage feat. Or single-class sorcerer and find a way to add good hope to the sorcerer spell list, though I can't think of one right now.
edit: Ring of Spell Knowledge IV. That would work.
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OK, so a human bard 15 casts good hope.
Among his feats are Skill Focus: Perform (Oratory), Eldritch Heritage (Imperious), Improved Eldritch Heritage, Encouraging Spell, and Spell Perfection (good hope). He uses his Heroic Echo ability. For some reason he worships Angradd, and decides to use that once-per-day trait.
+2 (normal)
+2 (Encouraging + Spell Perfection)
+1 (Heroic Echo)
+1 (Rousing Courage)
Total bonus is +6. There are a few abilities that the recipients might possess to increase that number, but can anyone think of other ways for the caster to increase the bonus for everyone?
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Interestingly enough, the bloodline ability is good for Bards if you are willing to double up on the bonuses (one for Good Hope, one for Inspire Courage) at level 9. Of course, that's 3 feats to pull it off.
Annoyingly enough, it doesn't work on Inspire Courage.
At 3rd level, when you receive a morale bonus from any spell, spell-like ability, or magic item, including those you cast on yourself, that bonus increases by +1. At 9th level, this ability also applies to competence bonuses.
Inspire Courage is (Su)
The best way to make Good Hope better is to make it a constant effect... Flagbearer and the Banner of Ancient Kings replicates the effects of the spell as a constant aura. The party no longer has to rely on you using a precious spell slot.
Now, put all that effort into making Inspire Courage better. Lol.
By level 13, you could be looking at about a +7 competence bonus from Inspire Courage, and the +2 morale bonus from Flagbearer/Banner of Ancient Kings... so something like a +9 bonus to your boys for a swift action and 1rnd of Performance. Then you cast Haste...
Example vanilla Bard 13:
1. Combat Reflexes
3. Bodyguard
5. Extra Performance
7. Flagbearer
9. Master Performer
11. Discordant Voice
13. Grand Master Performer
BAB +9
Base Saves +4/+8/+8
CL 13, 5th level spells
Gear:
+1 Impervious Whipwood Longspear, Banner of Ancient Kings, Dervish Sikke, some other stuff...