Affiliate Management

Managing a variety of affiliated and special interest groups can be a nightmare. A formal and sound program of how each and every group will be supported and managed is necessary. Most affiliates are volunteers with a typical high turnover year to year which makes this task even more difficult and time-consuming. Add into the equation that needs and expectations of each group usually outpace the staff time and financial resources available.

Let’s create a unique, specialized affiliate management platform that is realistically, sound, and feasible. Begin the process of allocating staff time and resources to support special interest groups which benefit your community.

Basic

  • Use of template in development of program working guidelines and handbook for potential members

  • Use of template in development of program structure and membership classifications and definitions

  • Use of template in development of program policy, governance, and procedural manual

Intermediate

  • Inventory of current affiliated and special interest groups with SWOT analysis of current relationships and protocol followed

  • Template use and samples of various forms, protocol, and procedures to effectively manage the program visioning

Advanced

  • Staff training workshop for affiliate liaisons and affiliate leadership.

  • Submission of Affiliate Management Handbook outlining classifications, definitions, expectations of all groups, definition and level of support, related policies and affiliate agreements

This opportunity will provide a comprehensive and effective formal program to manage affiliated and special interest groups within your community who rely on your organization's staff, resources, facilities, and fields. It will provide equitable, streamlined, and clear expectations between the group and your agency and ensure that support is first provided to organizations who align most with your mission. Outcomes from this program and its structure will assist greatly in the coordination, rationale, and implementation of fostering productive, positive, and respectful relationships with these community partners.