Affiliate Members

Requirements for Affiliate Membership:

An affiliate member must be an accredited organization with verified non-profit status and a faith-based foundation 

Active and legal status in the state where the business is located

Accredited status with NAAQE for at least four consecutive years

Must not have any open substantiated complaints or violations

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Affiliate Membership is by invitation only. Those meeting the criteria for eligibility will receive an invitation for affiliation. The member will have 180 days to complete the application and return all required documents. If the application is not received within the allotted time frame, the member must wait until the next renewal period to apply as an affiliate member.

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Affiliate Membership is renewed every two years. 

Affiliate members have the following benefits:

•  A designated seat on the board with one vote

• 100 hours of consultation services (at no cost)

• Inclusion in all marketing and national campaigns

• Access to all vendor pricing

• up to 50% Discount on BBB Membership 

• Attendance at the Annual Conference for two staff members (with hotel reimbursement)

• 50% off certification course and exam fee for up to 10 educators/trainers

• NAAQE email address

• Designated NAAQE Support Number for Affiliate Members only.

• Eligibility to participate in the NAAQE Scholarship Program

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