Our Chapter Resources hub offers practical tools, proven strategies and support materials to help you operate, strengthen and grow your chapter. From governance guides to event planning tips, these resources are designed to make chapter management easier and more impactful. Have an idea for additional resources? We welcome your suggestions — email us at chapters@agacgfm.org.
Membership Campaign
More Members. More Impact.
Chapter Visit Requests
- Speaker Catalog – Browse our list of trusted, chapter-recommended presenters.
- Recommend a Speaker – Share a speaker your chapter has worked with.
Marketing Materials
Ready-to-use flyers, ribbons, stickers, pins and more. All resources to help you promote your chapter and engage your community.
Examples of Customizable Marketing Materials :
Achievements of Chapter Excellence
Helpful Resources
- ACE Recording Template 2026-2027
- Chapter Executive Committee (CEC) Submission Form 2026-2027
- ACE Handbook 2026-2027
| Pulse Recording Due: | Pulse Check Covers: |
| November 1 | June – October |
| February 1 | November – January |
| May 1 (final report) | February – June |
Handbooks
Administrative Items
- Chapter Website Resources:
- book chapter support time with Laura Duhan
- chapter website better practices town hall: recording + slides
- chapter website handout
- graphics best practices
- logging into the admin portal + updating logos and chapter details
- updating pages
- adding an event
- Flickr account
- House Slides for Chapters
- NCSF Donation Match Request
- Chapter Sample Bylaws
- Chapter Sample Policies & Procedures
- Simplifying Our Name Article
- Coming soon! – Chapter Logos (contact chapters@agacgfm.org)
- Chapter Regions Map
- Zoom Background
- Zoom Background
- LEAD! 2026
Treasurers/Finance & Budget
- Chapter Treasurer’s Handbook
- Chapter Treasurer Checklist
- Sample Chapter Budget – Fiscal Year
- Sample Chapter Budget – Professional Development Training
- AGA Tax Determination Letter 501 (c) (3)
- Group Exemption Ruling (List of chapters)
- ACH Enrollment Form for Chapters
- 2026-2027 Treasurers’ Town Halls
- August 20, 2026
- November 19, 2026
- February 25, 2027
- May 20, 2027
- 2025-2026 Treasurers’ Town Halls
Town Halls
2026 Schedule
Recruiting Challenge
- recording
- contact mnewman@agacgfm.org for more information
Citizen-Centric Reports
- recording | slides
- Using AI for CCRs: chat transcript | AI CCR mock-up example
Student Recruiting
- recording | slides
- contact jstehle@agacgfm.org for more information
Communications
- recording | slides
- contact lduhan@agacgfm.org or lmckeown@agacgfm.org for more information
November: CGFM Recognition
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET
Hosted by Katya Silver, AGA Director of Professional Certification and Education, and Jon Stehle, AGA Director of Intergovernmental Partnerships.
January: Sponsorships
Tuesday, January 12, 2027, at 2 p.m. ET
Hosted by Kerry Canfield, AGA Corporate Partner Chair, Susan Fritzlen, AGA Chief Operating Officer, David Zavada, former AGA CPAG Chair, Crystal Wolf, Washington DC’s Chapter President, and Tong Qin, Sacramento Chapter President.
January: Student Recruiting
Tuesday, January 19, 2027, at 2 p.m. ET
Hosted by Meredith Newman, AGA’s Membership Manager, and Jon Stehle, AGA’s Director of Intergovernmental Partnerships.
February: Renewals
Tuesday, February 2, 2027, at 2 p.m. ET
Hosted by Meredith Newman, AGA’s Membership Manager, and Katya Silver, AGA Director of Professional Certification and Education.
March: LEAD 2027 Informational Session
Tuesday, March 2, 2027, at 2 p.m. ET
Hosted by Dana Rodgers, AGA Chapter Services Manager
March: CGFM Month
Tuesday, March 9, 2027, at 2 p.m. ET
Hosted by Katya Silver, AGA Director of Professional Certification and Education, and Mouaad Jaani, Certification Growth Coordinator
Meetings & Events
Speaker Catalog
- Speaker Catalog – Browse our list of trusted, chapter-recommended presenters.
- Recommend a Speaker – Share a speaker your chapter has worked with.
Sample Planning Tools
- Meeting & Event Planning Best Practices for AGA Chapters
- Full-Day Educational Event Planning Template
Providing CPEs/PDUs
Conferences i/o General Information
Conferences i/o is an easy-to-use platform that transforms events with live polls, Q&A, games, and evaluations, all accessible from any device without downloads. It also streamlines CPE tracking and certificate issuance, saving time while boosting engagement—all for just $300 annually for AGA chapters!
Partnerships
Membership
- Most Recent Membership Town Hall
- Schedule a call with the Membership Manager
- Sample Spreadsheet for submitting dues for multiple members
- Sample Membership Survey
Questions? Contact agamembers@agacgfm.org
Young Professionals and Students
Did you know, almost all AGA scholarship recipients say they never considered a career in government? We all need to do our part to teach the next generation what government careers are all about! Encourage young professionals and students to join AGA to get valuable real world experience and life-long connections.
Resources
- Careers in Government slide deck
- Form to collect Higher Ed contacts – please notify AGA Staff after event to obtain results
- Student Membership Flyer
- Faculty Flyer
- Higher Education Speaker Request form
Questions? Contact scholarships@agacgfm.org
CGFM
Most Recent CGFM Town Hall – recording | slides
CGFM Month
CGFM Tools
New CGFMs
2026
2025
Questions? Contact cgfmdirector@agacgfm.org