State Association Membership Advancement Grant Request for Funding

Vision
Athletic Trainers within the Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association will work at the top of their skillset in the practice setting that meets their professional goals and be able to deliver high quality, patient – centered health care services.

Mission
The Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association serves the professional interests of athletic trainers and fosters advancement of athletic training in alignment with the mission of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). The NATA’s mission is to represent, engage, and foster, the continued growth and development of the athletic training profession and athletic trainers as unique healthcare providers.
Core Values & Goals

In alignment with the NATA – SEATA works to enhance the membership experience through ACTION.

Advocacy: Elevate the value of Athletic Trainers (ATs) within healthcare and support State Association efforts to advance practice and regulatory oversight for ATs.

Support State Association efforts by providing financial support and educational partnerships.
Increase SEATA Membership by promoting the work of NATA
Recognize members for their energy, passion, and contribution to advancing Athletic Training across SEATA
Provide Safe Sports School Fee reimbursement to support program recognition and commitment to athlete health and safety.

Communication: Promote bilateral delivery of information and highlight the benefits of membership within SEATA.

Share information from NATA about resources and support for members
Promote efforts and accomplishments of members and state associations within SEATA marketing and promotion and share with NATA for distribution.

Transparency: Reorganize financial oversight and dissemination of information related to SEATA operational and investment funds.

Maintain fiduciary responsibility and accountability to the membership for all financial decisions
Facilitate responsible use of membership funds to support members and state associations in alignment with SEATA’s strategic goals and initiatives.

Integrity: Develop governance documents, including reorganizing the infrastructure of SEATA, to support all members.

Continually maintain and update our governance documents to reflect the growth and direction of our profession.
Invest in and dedicate pathways for the development of future leaders within SEATA, NATA, and across the Strategic Alliance.
Evaluate governance documents, external and internal branding and promote inclusivity of members across identity and work settings

Opportunity: Support SEATA members throughout their career and provide resources for individual growth and professional development.

Design educational programming that meets the expectations for continuing education requirements established by the Board of Certification (BOC).
Identify resources for ATs to effectively meet demands of their work environment in alignment with the domains of practice established by the BOC.
Share information to foster personal growth to meet the holistic needs of SEATA members throughout the phases of life and career.
Support mental health and professional well-being initiatives by offering an AT Cares workshop to build resilience, coping strategies, and peer support skills.

Networking: Cultivate an identity within SEATA that welcomes and energizes students, credentialed, and retired members.

Connect members together to build a stronger professional community within SEATA.
Create experiences which cultivate volunteerism and engagement within SEATA

GRANT SUPPORT:
Each State Association may request up to $5,365.28 annually (based on funding availability) to help defray the expenses related to a state association’s effort(s) to promote athletic trainers and the athletic training profession at a state, region, or local level(s). The purpose of this grant program is to support the advancement of the membership through the efforts of the State Association.

PROCEDURES:
Each request shall follow the following:

1. Submission and Review Process:

- A State Association President, or their designee, shall complete the Grant Request Form during the grant cycle July 1 – June 30 and submit via Survey Monkey for inclusion on the next Board meeting consent agenda.
- The SEATA Grants Committee, President, or Treasurer may request additional information or revision to the submission prior to the Board meeting.Approval Process:

2. Approval Process: Once approved by the Executive Board, the SEATA Treasurer shall be authorized to issue a check or funds transfer in the approved amount.

3. Promotion Process: The respective State Association shall promote SEATA’s financial support in conjunction with the event and/or announce via appropriate marketing materials the funding support provided in this grant as a membership benefit.

4. Year-End Summary Report Process:
The State Association President, or their designee, shall complete a Membership Advancement Grant Year-End Report and submit the information no later than the fiscal year end (June) SEATA Executive Board Meeting. The following documentation shall be included:

State Association summary
Expense Report / table outlining the use of SEATA funds provided for in the grant.
The promotion of SEATA benefits to the membership.
ROI Statement explaining how SEATA’s investment made an impact