Criteria for CSCPA Affinity Partnerships

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It is recommended that all products/services/programs should:

• Be offered at a discounted price that is unavailable without a special arrangement
• Be attractive to a significant number of members or firms/companies
• Be consistent with the professional image of the CSCPA
• Be offered on a statewide basis, i.e., vendors cannot specifically exclude an area of the state
• Be provided by an organization with a reputation for quality and service 
• Be fully paid for by vendor (including marketing, mailing, postage, advertising, etc.)
• Be marketed to members under an approved marketing plan that would exclude marketing through telephone or email solicitation and be consistent with the CSCPA Guidelines for Affinity Programs
• In most instances, be on a non-exclusive basis, i.e., CSCPA members would not be prevented from using other vendors and the CSCPA would be free to contract with competing vendors.
• Ordinarily involve arrangements in which the CSCPA receives reasonable remuneration for its participation
• Benefit and relate primarily to professional services of members. However, other services that would personally aid the members (e.g., theme parks) might be offered as a secondary or supplemental service.
• Not involve order processing by CSCPA. Staff work time should be kept to a minimum (e.g., mailing application upon phone request)
• Not, in most instances, involve contractual arrangements which must undergo attorney review
• Be easily accessible to members (e.g., toll free number).

If you have an idea for an affinity partnership with the CSCPA that fits this criteria, please complete the Affinity Program Application. Phone inquiries will not be accepted; if the Member Benefits Committee is interested in forging a partnership, they will contact you following receipt of a completed application.