Catholic Charities USA strives to serve the unique needs of Catholic organizations across the country. As an Affiliate Member, you will benefit from the resources and support that a nationally recognized Catholic association and movement can offer. Affiliate Membership is open to any Catholic health or human service organization that supports CCUSA’s mission to reduce poverty in America and wants to be a part of CCUSA’s national network of agencies.
Affiliate Members enjoy the following benefits and responsibilities as a part of the CCUSA network:
- Opportunity to participate in CCUSA’s health insurance program—a comprehensive, flexible and sustainable health insurance plan for your employees that is consistent with your organizational values.
- Ability to join CCUSA Professional Interest Sections, which provide networking opportunities, resources, and targeted skill development opportunities.
- Access to mission-grounded professional development and spiritual formation training opportunities, including the Leadership Institute, Vocation of the Trustee Workshops, From Mission to Service and resources such as Catholic in Charity and in Identity.
- Ability to participate in the O’Grady Institute—a continuum of international and local formation opportunities, which allows executive directors to reflect and study in ways that form their hearts and strengthen their dedication to the mission.
- Discounts are available on the National Catholic Development Conference membership and Council on Accreditation fees.
- Other financial benefits, including the ability to participate in both the Consorta/Advantage Trust group purchasing and the Unemployment Services Trust.
- Participation in the CCUSA Annual Survey.
- Participation in federal grant opportunities and other national sources of funding.*
- Access to consultation services for program development.
Annual Affiliate Membership dues are $1,000 per organization with a special first year rate of $500 for new affiliate members.
*If an Affiliate Member becomes part of a National Intermediary Grant, the member will pay dues based on the number of Full Time Equivalent Employees (FTE’s) in the organization.
For more information about how to become an Affiliate Member, contact Kristan Schlichte, Senior Director of Membership, at (703) 236-6240.
