Affiliate Membership Requirements

NCADD Affiliate Membership Requirements

All Affiliates shall fulfill at least the following requirements:

• Ascribe to the mission and vision of NCADD.
• Participate in national, state, and local advocacy efforts.
• Be incorporated as a separate non-profit, tax-exempt organization.
• Maintain an office (street address required) and telephone or answering service.
• Adhere to a Code of Ethics that is consistent with the mission of the organization and criteria for affiliation and in compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies.
• Provide an objective information and referral service, which considers most resources in the community.
• Provide community-based prevention and education programs.
• Willingness to work with other Affiliates in providing mutual support and assistance.
• Utilize name identification and adhere to branding guidelines of NCADD including the NCADD logo displayed on website homepage.
• Have policies and practices that ensure diversity and equal opportunity in all aspects of its operation (employment, board representation, programs offered, people served, etc.).
• Maintain its books of account and financial records in accordance with procedures prescribed by the Standards of Accounting and Financial Reporting for Voluntary Health and Welfare Organization; have an annual audit as may be required.
• Ensuring that the Member Affiliate aligns with NCADD’s policies, objectives, and goals which involves maintaining organizational integrity and implementing programs that consistently adhere to NCADD’s policies, purposes, and objectives.
• Serve a defined geographical area, mutually agreeable to the membership organization and NCADD. Pay the prescribed membership dues.