Affiliate Resources
The ACE Program structure, running a chapter, etc
Information specific to Affiliates
- Building + Running a Board
- Board Responsibilities and policies
- Understanding and Adhering to Board Bylaws
- Adhering to the Affiliate Agreement
- Recommended Board Training
- Board job descriptions and expectations
- Board Member Onboarding
- Committees
- Tools for Running Effective Board Meetings
- Board Accountability Systems
- Tips for Organizing Board Documents
- Advisory Boards
- Building your Board
- Succession Planning
- Hiring Database Admins, Affiliate Directors and other paid support
- Risk Management and Compliance
- Financial Management
- Financial Management Training
- Financial Basics and Definitions
- Filings (Federal and State)
- Bookkeeping and Financial Tracking
- Separation of Duties and Internal Controls/Policies
- Budgets
- Financial Reports
- Managing contributions, donations and sponsorships
- Revenue Recognition
- Scholarships and Restricted funds
- Audits
- Fundraising
- Strategic Planning
- National Programs
- Database
- Database Resources + Guides
- Program Registration
Information specific to mentors
Information specific to students and alumni
Featured Resources
Each affiliate must be represented by at least one delegate at the regional meeting. These meetings provide updates on best practices, new initiatives, and emerging tools, along with perspectives from guest speakers across other affiliates. It’s an excellent forum for collaboration, networking, and gathering practical ideas you can immediately apply to enhance your affiliate.
Regional Meeting Dates
West – June 11th-12th (Thurs-Fri)
Northeast – July 28th-29th (Tues-Wed)
South – June 4th-5th (Thurs-Fri)
Program Year 25-26 Registration in the ACE database will close May 1, 2026.
Affiliates should plan to have all participant registrations in well before this date. Participant program statuses must be marked correctly by June 1.
Please review the closeout instructions below to help you through the process.
Tutorial on marking students’ and mentors statuses on the database.
This is required to close out your ACE year.