Registration Form

Thank you for your interest in partnering with The Junior League of Atlanta (JLA) for League year beginning in August 2023.

A nonprofit community agency that reflects JLA’s mission, vision, and values and renders service within metropolitan Atlanta is eligible to partner with JLA.

JLA Mission: The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. (JLA) is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

JLA Vision: To be a catalyst for community change by empowering women who are passionately focused on the health, education, and welfare of women and children.

JLA supports Community Partners through the following activities:

Community Sampler/Done in a Day: One-day hands-on service opportunities throughout the year
Board Bank: Trains members for successful board service and matches them to community agencies seeking board members.
Journey to Literacy: new book donations and book-related activities at partner sites.
Handmade by JLA: Creates hand-crafted items to provide as in-kind donations to partners.
Community Drives: Opportunities for in-kind donations through JLA events

Approved community partners in good standing are automatically renewed annually. Once you are approved as a partner, there is no need to reapply.

Step #1: Applicants must complete an online profile before submitting a partnership application.

Partner Criteria:

Applicant must maintain tax-exempt nonprofit status as approved by the Internal Revenue Service.
Applications must be submitted on the JLA electronic form provided and submitted with all required documents by the deadline.
In general, JLA does not support:

Programs outside JLA’s mission, policies, and/or strategic plan.
Fundraising events or direct solicitations for other entities
Political organizations whose mission includes the election of specific candidates and/or support of specific political parties are not eligible to become a partner of the JLA.
Religious organizations that require participation in religious activity as a condition for receiving services

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, along the following timeline:

Application Deadline	Board Review	Partner Notification
July 26	August 16	August 31
December 27	January 17	January 31
February 29	March 20	April 3

IMPORTANT - Please review all questions carefully before answering; the application cannot be saved to continue at another time. The application can be printed beforehand.

This application is best viewed using Internet Explorer 10+ or Google Chrome.

*Denotes a required field. Do not leave these fields blank before submitting your application.

For questions, email: CPEC@JLAtlanta.org

I. AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Agency Name

Primary Contact Name

Primary Contact Phone

Primary Contact Email

Executive Director Name

Executive Director Phone

Executive Director Email

Executive Director Assistant Name

Executive Director Assistant Phone

Executive Director Assistant Email

Volunteer Coordinator Name

Volunteer Coordinator Phone

Volunteer Coordinator Email

Other Contact Name (policy or training)

Other Contact Phone:

Other Contact Email

Address

Street Address (if different)

City

State

Zip Code

Where can we find you online and on social media?

Website URL

Instagram

Facebook

Twitter

TikTok

II. AGENCY OVERVIEW

A. Agency Purpose/Mission (limit 300 characters)

B. Founding Date of Organization

C. Please describe the community impact of your organization, including the clients or beneficiaries of your organization as well as listing your program and/or services offered. (limit 500 characters)

D. Which of the following initiatives does your agency's programming address:

Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children

Early Childhood Education

Generational Poverty

Self-Determination of Women and Children

Other

III. PARTNERSHIP DETAILS

Why do you want to partner with the Junior League?

What are the biggest needs for your organization?

Which JLA programs interest you most?

Community Sampler / Done in a Day

Board Bank

Community Drive

Handmade by JLA

Journey to Literacy

What are the ways in which JLA members can engage with your organization?

IV. PARTNERSHIP COMMITMENT

Would your organization be willing to:

A. Sign a Memorandum of Understanding with JLA outlining volunteer arrangements and expectations (if volunteer arrangements are applicable)?

Yes

B. Submit an Annual Update of your program operations wherein JLA volunteers are being utilized (if volunteers are applicable)?

Yes

C. Provide a link to the JLA website on your agency's website?

Yes

D. If approved as a Partner, consent to be listed on the JLA website?

Yes

E. Include the JLA logo in print and online materials relating to the project, and recognize JLA in any publicity related to the project?

Yes

F. Please indicate if your agency would be interested in having JLA members serve on the Board of Directors or other Committees within your organization.

Yes

G. Does the agency have any non-fundraising group volunteer opportunities from August - May? If so, please provide a short list.

H. Would you or anyone from your organization be interested in leading trainings for our members?

Yes

Required Attachments 1. 501(c) 3 designation letter and 2. Photo Release

If you have any questions or comments, please contact: the Community Placement Evaluation Committee (CPEC) Director at CPEC@JLAtlanta.org

501(c) 3 Designation Letter

Photo Release (if applicable)

One page to allow for elaboration of agency or programming

IV. AUTHORIZATION

Please type your name, title and date here to authorize submission of this application.

By checking this box, I certify that I authorize submission of this application

I. Does your organization have a physical space that JLA can occasionally use for meetings and gatherings?

Yes

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COMMUNITY PARTNER APPLICATION (2023-2024)