Start a New Association

Conceptualizing, legally registering, and launching an association requires several steps. If you have an idea for a new association Global Association Partners can help:

Although timelines vary based on the size and vision of a particular association, we will collaborate with you to establish the strongest possible foundation for a successful association

Thriving associations are rooted in a common cause that leadership, membership, and the public enthusiastically support. With this in mind, “associations-in-formation” should come to the table with a corps group of dedicated “founders” and basic ideas of:

If a comparable or competing organization exists, GAP will help generate a distinctive brand and mission to distinguish your efforts from other’s and establish your association as a unique, preferable alternative.

Those interested in starting a new association should also have a clear sense of their initial funding for start-up costs, including corporate filing fees, web domain names, and (scalable) service costs like accounting, marketing, and event planning; i.e. what you think it will cost to provide membership benefits.

The most important element for a potential collaboration, however, is the willingness to spend time developing the necessary structure and governance that ensures the healthy functioning and success of the organization.

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Tell Us About Yourself

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Website

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Tell Us About Your Association Vision & Goals

Why are you creating a new association? Check all that apply

Educate the public.

Provide continuing education for members.

Engage in political activity such as lobbying?

Provide networking and business development opportunities for members.

Provide industry information and current event updates to members.

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Who will your members be? Check all that apply.

Individuals

Corporations

Government Entities

Non-U.S. Individuals or Corporations

What will be your association’s primary audiences beyond its members, if any? Check all that apply.

The public

The government

Other non-profits

Other

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Are there any other associations currently serving the same membership base?

Yes, our association will compete for members.

No, our association is unique to our members.

If yes, what are those associations?

Is your association incorporated yet?

Yes

If yes, in what state is it incorporated?

Has your association applied for tax exempt status?

Yes

If yes, has the IRS granted your petition?

Yes

Does your association have any established governance such as bylaws, membership levels, or dues structure?

Yes

If yes, please describe

Does your association have any working capital yet?

Yes

Does your association have a bank account yet?

Yes

Does your association have a visual or verbal identity, i.e. a logo, tag line, mission statement, or “elevator pitch?”

Yes

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Let’s Collaborate

We embrace each new opportunity to collaborate, prioritizing your association’s needs, values, aspirations, and vision. Contact us today to let us know how we can help.

Start a New Association