Chapter Roles
State Chapter
A State Chapter is separately incorporated; maintains association management and governance; provides for NAIFA representation before state legislative and regulatory bodies; and coordinates meetings, either directly or through Local Chapters or Affiliates, for professional development and education, social/networking, and grassroots political advocacy throughout the state in population centers large enough to support structured programming.
State Chapters are primarily responsible for regular communication and coordination with Local Chapters within their jurisdiction; while sharing mutual responsibility to collaborate for the benefit of members and in the spirit of one NAIFA. A State Chapter is accountable for the maintenance, support and success of its local Affiliates that are under its control.
The State Chapter’s board is comprised of representatives from across the state and is reflective of the state's membership. The state board provides leadership for all the state activities and relies on Local Chapter boards and Affiliate groups to identify and develop leaders for future service on the state board. In addition to the state committee leaders, state officers should include:
- President
- President-Elect
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Immediate Past President
State committee chairs should oversee committees comprised of members of Local Chapters and Affiliates. State committee chairs include:
- VP of Membership
- VP of Advocacy
- VP of Programs
- Young Advisor Team Chair
- DEI Chair
Optional State Chapter leadership positions include:
- Business Development Team
- Leadership in Life Institute (LILI) Chair
- Volunteer Program Team
Local Chapter
A Local Chapter provides members in population centers large enough to support a formal structure with access to frequent and structured programming. The minimum size of a Local Chapter is 100 members. The Local Chapter is separately incorporated, maintains association management and governance, holds meetings for professional development and education, social/networking, and grassroots political advocacy at least four times per year. A Local Chapter is accountable to both its State Chapter and NAIFA.
A Local Chapter should have the following officers and should have more volunteers serving in leadership roles than an Affiliate.
- President
- President-Elect
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Immediate Past President
Local Chapter committee chairs should oversee committees comprised of members of the Local Chapter.
- VP of Membership
- VP of Advocacy
- VP of Programs
- Young Advisor Team Chair
- DEI Chair
Optional Local Chapter leadership positions include:
- Business Development Team
- Leadership in Life Institute (LILI) Chair
- Volunteer Program Team
Chapter Affiliates
To deliver a consistent and quality member experience throughout the state, members in local Affiliate areas could be organized under one of the following models, which are based on the size of the community, or alternative models can be developed, based on local needs and preferences. Affiliates do not have formal boards and formal leadership positions like a Treasurer and President.
Smaller Local Affiliate: Allows members in smaller population centers to organize under the NAIFA banner as an Affiliate group to network and share ideas and offer programming. Should have a minimum of three volunteer leaders willing to serve on the State Chapter’s Membership, Advocacy and Programs teams.
Larger Local Affiliate: Provides members in larger population centers with access to more frequent and structured programming. Recommended size of a larger Affiliate group is 50+ members. A larger Affiliate group should have a minimum of five volunteer leaders. Four of the leaders would serve on statewide Membership, Advocacy (both Grassroots & PAC) and Programs teams, with the fifth volunteer serving as the Affiliate leader.
Volunteer leadership roles for Affiliates include:
- Affiliate Chair
- Membership Coordinator
- PAC Coordinator
- Grassroots Coordinator
- Programs Coordinator
Optional leadership roles for Affiliates include:
- Community Relations Coordinator
- Social Coordinator
- Membership Engagement Coordinator
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Sponsorship Coordinator
- Diversity Coordinator
Local Chapter and Affiliate definitions can be found in the Local and Affiliate Designation Guide. The Guide also includes how members are placed into each category based on their address.
Quick Links
Local and Affiliate Designation Guide
