Resources

The Council for Military Spouse Clubs is dedicated to helping Military Spouse Clubs/Organizations operate more efficiently and effectively.

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Elevator Pitch/Club Marketing Tool
Sub Club Ideas
Why Spouse Clubs are Important (Click on Graphic)

Council Information

Learn more about the Council for Military Spouse Clubs (CMSC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping military spouse clubs remain compliant, relevant, and vibrant through education, collaboration, training, and resource sharing.

CMSC One Pager
CMSC Slide
Ambassador Program
Ambassador Application
Board Member Application

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Board Governance

This collection of resources provides military spouse club leaders with practical guidance, templates, and reference materials to support effective nonprofit governance, board operations, and organizational continuity.

Board Requirements for Nonprofit Spouse Clubs
CMSC MSC Tax and Regulatory Legal Reference Guide
Maintaining Your 501(c)3 Status IRS Guide
Maintaining Your Nonprofit Status Companion Notes
Constitution Guidelines and Samples
Bylaws Guidelines and Sample
CoC Bylaws Template
CoC Full SOP Template

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Executive Board

This collection of resources provides executive board members with the tools, guidance, and governance best practices needed to lead effective and well-managed military spouse clubs.

President's Checklist
Robert's Rules of Order
Running a Successful Board Meeting
Sample Board Meeting Agenda
Voting Procedures
Board Member Expectations
Guidelines for Advisors
Continuity Cover Sheet
Continuity Binder Checklist Sections

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Job Descriptions

This section provides sample job descriptions and role-specific guidance for key military spouse club leadership positions.

President Sample Job Descriptions
VP – Social
VP- Philanthropic
Treasurer
Secretary Secretary Job Duties
Advisor
Parliamentarian Job Duties

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Club Management

This collection of resources provides practical tools and guidance to help military spouse clubs strengthen leadership, improve member engagement, and ensure long-term organizational success.

Building Next Year's Board
10 Ways for a Successful Transition
Impact Statement Template
Sub Club Ideas
Technology Guidelines & Tips for Military Spouse Clubs Blog Article
Connecting with the Community Inside the Gate
First Impressions Blog

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Marketing Your Club

This collection of resources helps military spouse clubs effectively communicate their value, attract new members, and build an inclusive and engaged community.

Why Spouse Clubs Are Important
Super Sign Up Tips
Elevator Speech
Take-A-Ways from the Panels: Let’s Talk Race and Let’s Talk Inclusion
Impact Statement Template
Missing out on Members

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Finance

This collection of resources provides military spouse clubs with practical guidance, training materials, and financial management tools to support responsible stewardship of club funds and nonprofit compliance.

Cost Saving Ideas
Finance 101CMSC Course
Financial Review Checklist
Operational Budget Format
Welfare Budget Format
Unrelated Business Income Explained

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Build your Team

This collection of resources helps military spouse clubs recruit, develop, engage, and retain the volunteers and leaders needed for long-term success.

Team Building Mix and Mingle
Retirees Serving on your Spouse Club Board
Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers
Leveraging MSCs for Career Progression
Young Adult Volunteers
5 ways to professionalize your MSC.docx
Myth vs. Truth Serving on a Board
Volunteer Appreciation

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Committee Information/
SOP

This collection of resources provides guidance, templates, and operational tools for the committees that support key military spouse club programs and initiatives.

Nominating Committee
Nomination Committee SOP
Fundraising Committee:
Fundraising Ideas that ROCK
Fundraising Committee Recommendations
Scholarships:
Scholarship SOP
Review Companion Guide
Scholarship Committee Timeline
Scholarship Application Rubric

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Community Giving

This collection of resources helps military spouse clubs maximize their charitable impact through thoughtful community giving, volunteer service, and philanthropic engagement.

Community Giving Guidelines
Community Service Projects

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Military Related Regulatory Documents

This collection provides military spouse clubs with access to key Department of Defense, Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps regulatory guidance that impacts the operation of private organizations and nonprofit spouse clubs on military installations.

Department of Defense Fundraising Policy
2019 Private Organization Guide
AF Instruction for NFE
Army NFE Regulation AR210-22
Marine Corps Order

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Blogs

This collection features thought leadership articles, best practices, and community insights from military spouse club leaders and subject matter experts.