Becoming An Affiliate

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SiVIC AffiliateHow to Apply

There are four levels of Affiliates of the Silicon Valley Interreligious Council:

Friends of SiVIC,
Congregational Affiliates,
Community Affilates, and
Individual Affiliates.

Friend of SiVIC

  • Religious communities, congregations, or non-profit agencies with a community, religious, or educational mission
  • Affirms the mission, goals and values of SiVIC.
  • Makes in-kind contributions through participation and/or volunteering in SiVIC activities and programs
  • Has voice but no vote in Annual Assembly

Congregational Affiliate

  • Religious community/congregation
  • Affirms the mission, goals and values of SiVIC
  • Makes a yearly financial commitment to support the work of SiVIC*
  • May appoint 2 voting delegates to the Annual Assembly, and additional delegates in proportion to congregational membership and/or contribution level

Community Affiliate

  • Non-profit with a community/religious/educational mission
  • Affirms the mission, goals and values of SiVIC
  • Makes a yearly financial commitment to support the work of SiVIC*
  • May appoint 1 voting delegate to the Annual Assembly, and additional delegates in proportion to contribution level

Individual Affiliate

  • Affirms the mission, goals and values of SiVIC
  • Makes a yearly financial commitment to support the work of SiVIC*
  • Has voice, but no vote at Annual Assembly

*Suggested levels for annual contribution: Congregation- $100- $1,000; Community- $100- $500; Individual: $35 and up.


How to Apply

To apply to become an affiliate, read the Mission, Goals, and Proposed Code of Conduct, and then fill out an application form.

You may apply online or download the SiVIC Affiliate Application form that can be filled out and returned to the Silicon Valley Interreligious Council office.

Questions?

Contact us at info@sivicouncil.org