Spire Partner Associations are critical to the recruitment and pairing process, enabling mentors and mentees to connect locally. Each Partner Association should designate a staff member to serve as the Spire Champion and liaison to NAR Spire Staff and participants.
Become a Spire 2023 Partner Association in 3 Easy Steps!
- Fill out the Spire Interest Form.
- Designate a Spire Champion on your team.
- Attend NAR Spire information sessions.
Spire Champion Expectations and Guidelines
- Serve as primary point of contact for participants and NAR Spire Staff.
- Lead recruitment charge for your association.
- Complete grant and invoicing requests for Spire outreach efforts.
- Review applications to identify qualified candidates.
- Maintain active participant list.
- Communicate with NAR Spire Staff about any status changes for mentors or mentees.
Association Partners Important Dates
- Jan. 2023: Attend association information session.
- Feb. 2023: Designate a Spire Champion.
- March 2023: Attend Spire kickoff meeting.
- Jan. – May 2023: Recruit and interview mentors and mentees for Spire 2023.
- May 31: Application deadline.
- June 2023: Pairing period.
- July – October 2023: Spire 2023 Mentorship term.
- Nov. 2023: Complete NAR Spire Champion survey.
