State Association Start Up and Support
Technical, Operational, and Member Services Assistance Options Available National Child Care Association
TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome ..............................................................................................................................3 Welcome ..............................................................................................................................3 Introduction .........................................................................................................................4 About NCCA ......................................................................................................................4 About NCCA Member State Associations .........................................................................4 The Advantages of Strong State Associations...................................................................4 How NCCA can Help..........................................................................................................4 NCCA Suite of Services .........................................................................................................5
Welcome Welcome
You are thinking about forming or growing a state association for early childhood education and care providers. National Child Care Association is available to help you form and successfully run an NCCA Member State Child Care Association. These can be complicated endeavors from conceptualization and planning, legal requirements, and organizational & financial fundamentals. But you are not alone. NCCA would like to describe the plethora of services they have available to aid you in starting, operating, and growing your successful state association. Assistance is available any time by calling: 1‐800‐543‐7161 or emailing info@NCCAnet.org
Introduction About NCCA The National Child Care Association is a professional trade association focusing on the needs of licensed, private early childhood care and education programs. As an alliance of care and education professionals and owners, NCCA holds a singular position in the United States as the only organization representing the specific interests of the licensed, private early childhood care and education community. The Association has consolidated the collective strength of thousands of America’s private early care and education programs. As a result, NCCA is an influential organization dedicated to the needs of the private sector.
About NCCA Member State Associations NCCA is primarily a federation of state child care associations. Membership and governance by state associations brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to the national organization. NCCA member state associations are integral to NCCA’s well‐being, influence, and growth so it is to NCCA’s advantage, and a benefit to the field, that NCCA lend its support and provide technical assistance to the establishment of an organized, viable, productive state association in every state.
The Advantages of Strong State Associations Besides the many positive effects that member state associations have on NCCA, there are numerous advantages to the field of individual states forming state associations. • Provide education for members, the community, policy makers, and legislators. • Raise a powerful united voice • Provide cost effective resources • Impact state policy, legislation, and regulations • Organize and implement special programs and events • Provide effective communication tools • Provide a direct link to National Child Care Association (NCCA)
How NCCA can Help ...
• Marketing the State Association • National Office presence and support • National Association Benefits & Services for every State Association Member • Operational / Member Services – NCCA has a full suite of member services that are available to new state associations for a quick and easy start up.
NCCA Suite of Services State Association (SA) Responsibility
NCCA Support Available
Cost to SA
Formulation of SA Structure
Many models and exploratory questions to help formulate best structure for SA
$0
Incorporation of SA
State contact information
$0
IRS Non-Profit Status
Support and filing information
$0
Mission Statement
Prototypes & samples
$0
Create Steering Committee
Contacts within state
$0
Set Short Term Goals
Template available
$0
Determine SA Name and Logo
Samples available
Write Article of Incorporation
Template available
Write & Approve Bylaws
Template and outline available
$0
Select Officers & Define Duties
Possible state requirements and prototypes available
$0
Determine Start-Up Budget & Dues
Templates and spreadsheets available
$0
Formalize Policy & Procedure Documentation
Templates available
Apply for Federal Employee ID
Contact information available
Adopt NCCA Resolution for membership as SA
Template available
SA Announcement
Samples and methods available
SA Brochure Any printing for SA
Templates and printing available
Color-$.39pp B/W - $.03 pp Free delivery
Website
Start up web presence available through NCCA website including email addresses
1st 3 months - $0 $300 / year (SA manages content)
$0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0
NCCA Suite of Services continued:
State Association (SA) Responsibility
NCCA Support Available
Email Communication
NCCA database, Constant Contact, Monkey Survey available
Set up Accounting – Bank
Contacts available
Cost to SA 1st three emails $0 $10 per email or survey after 1st three Database upkeep - $0 $0 st
Set up Dues Billing
Electronic dues billing and renewal available through NCCAnet.org
1 3 months - $0 After 1st 3 months $100 per year
Examine Non-dues Revenue Options
NAC & CCP revenue sharing options available
Conference/Training Options / Revenue
NCCA partnership or guidance available for a myriad of options
Unlimited revenue potential for state through professional development
Member Communication
Electronic & printed newsletter templates available
Templates - $0 E-New – 1st three $0 $10/ e-news after 1st three (SA production)
Revenue sharing and support to have NAC/CCP recognized by state