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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

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