Affiliate Startup Playbook

Congratulations for taking the first step in recognizing the value of equitable access to education for all—and thank you for your efforts to bring “I Have A Dream” into your community! Below, you will find resources that will help you in the process of establishing your new affiliate.

Part 1: Overview

About “I Have A Dream”

History

Mission & Vision

Our “Why”

Our Work

Our Impact

What makes us unique?

Our Current Network

Our National Team

Key Terms and Definitions

Part 2: Getting Started

Starting a Program

Overview & Steps

What do you need to start a program?

How to assess a community

Forming an expansion committee

Different Strategies for implementing the “I Have A Dream” Model

How to assess core program sites & partnerships

Post-Secondary Scholarship Support

Budgeting for a program

Policies & Quality Standards

Menu of National Services

Fundraising to launch a program

 

Technical Steps to Starting an Affiliate

Overview & Steps

Affiliate Formation & Governance

Establishing a Board

Staffing for an Affiliate

Recruiting Volunteers

Identifying & working with community partners

 

Part 3: Operating & Growing a Program

Launching & Running an Affiliate/Program

Overview

Risk & Compliance

Enrollment Policies/Enrolling Dreamer Scholars

Dedication Ceremony

Building A Successful Program

Building Relationships & Trust with Dreamer Scholars & their Families/Caregivers

Building a Dreamer Scholar Culture & Connecting to National Program

Intensive Case Management & Partnership Coordination