The key to establishing a successful Dollars for Scholars® chapter starts with gathering a Planning Committee, a strong core group of community leaders with a shared interest in the educational development of local students. Since this group will play an important leadership role in the formation of a local foundation—and since Dollars for Scholars works best when it has widespread support—it should represent a broad cross-section of the community.

Once the decision to affiliate with Dollars for Scholars has been made:

• Complete the forms for affiliation
• Elect chapter leadership
• Adopt chapter bylaws
• Determine chapter goals and objectives

All the organizational materials you need are contained in our “How to Organize a Dollars for Scholars Chapter Kit.” To request a copy contact the California Dollars for Scholars office.