Who We Are
Our History
Our Values
Our Network
Our Board
Our National Team
FAQ
What We Do
Our Work
Our Impact
Dream University Prep
DREAM ACCOUNTS
Building Wellness
News
Press
Blog
Get Involved
Get Involved
Inspire the Dream: Become an IHDF Mentor
Annual “Spirit of the Dream” Gala
Corporate Partnerships
Contact
Donate
Donate
Who We Are
Our History
Our Values
Our Network
Our Board
Our National Team
FAQ
What We Do
Our Work
Our Impact
Dream University Prep
DREAM ACCOUNTS
Building Wellness
News
Press
Blog
Get Involved
Get Involved
Inspire the Dream: Become an IHDF Mentor
Annual “Spirit of the Dream” Gala
Corporate Partnerships
Contact
Overview
Affiliate Startup Checklist: Startup
Licensing & Administration
Obtain signed Licensing Agreement (the national IHDF board should approve first)
Pay start-up fee (if applicable)
Legal
Apply for 501(c)3 status (IRS Form 1023 & Form 2848 Complete & Form SS-4 (to receive Federal Employer ID #)
Governance
Develop formal Board of Directors, Board Manual & Job Description
Marketing & Brand
Develop Logo and Implement National Affiliate Website (using provided template)
Human Resources
Hire Program Director
Sign MOU with National Direct AmeriCorps Partner (Notre Dame AmeriCorps))
Recruit AmeriCorps members
Conduct Background Checks on Staff & Volunteers
Recruit new volunteers & mentors
Partner Communications
Meet with principal & teachers in grade level to introduce the program, go over agreement and gather support
Meet with new Dreamer Scholar sponsors
Dreamer & Family Communications
Send class announcement letters to families/caregivers to invite to parent/Dreamer Scholar informational meeting
Develop and prepare packets for parent information meetings
Host Parent/Dreamer Scholar Information Meetings
Conduct home visits
Events
Plan dedication-ceremony kickoff event
Operations
Make Dreamer Scholar files and enter on database
Develop a wish list of items needed for class
Operating plan/Agreement
Playbook Main