Chapter Resources
Resources, designed to amplify your Chapter’s impact. Empower, inspire, and lead with confidence – because success starts with the right resources!
Student Veterans of America® Online Chapter Resources
Welcome to the hub of empowerment for our student veterans!
Our Student Veterans of America Online Chapter Resources have been carefully curated to ensure that every member, officer, and chapter leader has the tools they need to thrive.
- Dive into our updated Chapter Guide for the latest insights on effective chapter management.
- Explore Officer Position Descriptions to understand the roles that drive success within your Chapter.
- Seamlessly navigate transitions with our Officer Transition Guide, ensuring continuity and growth.
- Crafting a strong foundation for your Chapter is made easy with our Constitution Template, while financial planning becomes a breeze with the Chapter Budget Template.
- Elevate your fundraising and communication game with our NatCon Fundraising and Communications Resources, designed to amplify your Chapter’s impact.
Empower, inspire, and lead with confidence – because success starts with the right resources!
Chapter Operations
Downloadable resources coming soon!
- SVA Overview and Benefits (PDF) – This one-page document describes what SVA is, who we serve, and the benefits of establishing an SVA chapter.
- SVA Overview and Benefits (PowerPoint) – Utilize this presentation with your campus and community. It describes what SVA is, who we serve, and the benefits and opportunities an SVA chapter can bring to your campus and students.
- MySVA Account Creation (PDF) – Need assistance in creating your MySVA account, managing your chapter roster, or editing your officers? Look no further!
- MySVA Benefits (PDF) – MySVA provides a number of benefits, opportunities, and support for chapter members. Learn more about them here.
- Chapter Code of Conduct (PDF) – Individual accountability is an important part of any student organization. Use this document as a guideline for creating expectations and standards for your members.
- Chapter Officer Roles & Descriptions
- Chapter Officer Transition Checklist
- Chapter Values (PDF) – SVA chapters have unique goals specific to the chapter experience they’re cultivating on their campus; explore the unifying values we all strive to work toward and use them as a roadmap to determine your chapter’s goals.
- Constitution Template (Word Template) – Need assistance with creating your chapter’s governing documents? Use this template for inspiration.
- Online Chapter Pro-Tips (PDF) – Chapters at online institutions have unique needs, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be highly successful! Check out a list of tips from SVA’s most successful chapters at online schools and universities.
Advisors
Downloadable resources coming soon!
- Advisor Job Description (PDF): What does it mean to be an advisor for an SVA chapter? Learn more about the role here.
- Chapter Advisor Pro-Tips (PDF): Identifying and working hand-in-hand with your chapter advisor is important piece of long-term chapter sustainability. Read about some of the best practices in working with your chapter advisor.
Programs
Downloadable resources coming soon!
- 2024 Regional Summits Flyer
- SVA Programs Overview (PDF): Are you interested in exploring the many programming opportunities that SVA has to offer its chapter members, leaders, and advisors? We have experiences for everyone!
Financial Support
Downloadable resources coming soon!
- Funding Request – Regional Summits Presentation (PowerPoint Template): Are you looking to secure financial support to attend Regional Summits? Use this presentation template to enhance your request!
- Funding Request – Washington Week Presentation (PowerPoint Template): Are you looking to secure financial support to attend Washington Week? Use this presentation template to enhance your request!
- Funding Request – Regional Summits Letter (Word Template): This letter template describes the benefits of attending Regional Summits – use it to enhance your requests for funding to attend the program.
- Funding Request – Washington Week Letter (Word Template): This letter template describes the benefits of attending Washington Week – use it to enhance your requests for funding to attend the program.
- Funding for Your Chapter Experience (PDF): This resource provides examples and tips for requesting funding for your chapter experience.
Pay it Forward
By staying involved with SVA after graduation, you can ensure that the next generation of student veterans and military-affiliated students have the resources, support, and advocacy to succeed.
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Submit your story today and be a part of a growing network of veterans who are making a difference in their education and beyond. Your experience matters, and together, we can celebrate the incredible achievements of our veteran community.