Building a Successful Chapter

Tap Mariner’s extensive background in component relations to help you build a successful group — explore these resources:

Chapter Cornerstones what every chapter needs for success. Legal & Tax Documents a checklist of basic documents. Chapter Governance and Job Descriptions governance structure and templates for common chapter volunteer positions. Making the Most of Volunteers tips for recruiting, selecting and keeping volunteers . Working with your National Office tips for building a better national-local relationship. Resources links to helpful organizations and more.

Note: We are using Chapter as a generic term to refer to groups that have a relationship with a parent or umbrella organization. In some associations, they are referred to as affiliated groups. Groups may be legally bound together as in a federation, while others are affiliated but legally separate.