Start a Chapter

It’s FREE to start a GG Chapter! We prepare you with all the resources needed to start a chapter on your campus.All members pay membership dues on a season basis. The average dues for a full year in Girl Gains are ~ $50. Learn more about dues here.

• We provide extensive support for all of our Chapter leaders! You’ll have two direct mentors from National GG: the COO (Chief Operations Officer) and a Regional Chapter Lead (RCL), both of whom are former GG leaders from other campuses.
• The COO will be your primary point of contact for any questions as you lead your chapter.
• The RCL will regularly check in with you and help guide you in areas like team leadership, event planning, recruitment at your university, and more!
• Additionally, you'll be part of a Geneva group with other Presidents and executive leaders from different universities, where you can network, share ideas, and collaborate.

• All applicants should review their university's requirements for starting a student-registered organization before beginning the application process. It's important to understand the university's banking procedures. Girl Gains chapters either manage their banking through the university's registered student organization office or an external bank, with the chapter operating under its name.
• All Girl Gains chapters manage their fundraising and chapter funds through their own bank accounts. Therefore, it is important to determine, before becoming an officially recognized Girl Gains chapter by Girl Gains LLC, whether obtaining a bank account is feasible.

Our application takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Schools wishing to start a Girl Gains Chapter must know the information mentioned above before filling out the application. Once we review your application, and if it's a good fit, we'll schedule a 1-on-1 call. During this call, we'll outline the next steps to officially establish your chapter.

Yes, having a co-founder can be a great way to share responsibilities and bring different strengths to your chapter. Many Girl Gains chapters successfully operate with two or more leaders working together.

You’ll also recruit and delegate tasks to other founding executive board members, which we’ll cover during onboarding.

The time commitment for becoming a Girl Gains Founder varies depending on your goals for the chapter, but here’s an overview of what to expect:

Initial Setup (4-8 hours total)

• Submit your application and attend a Founder orientation.
• Establish your chapter (e.g., set up social media, recruit members, and plan your first meeting).

Weekly Commitment (2-5 hours per week)

• Host or plan chapter events or meetings (1-2 hours).
• Manage social media, engage with members, and respond to messages (1-2 hours).
• Communicate with the national team if needed (less than 1 hour).

Seasonal Responsibilities (3-6 hours per semester)

• Complete a check-in form and attend a one-on-one meeting with the national team.
• Reflect on your chapter’s progress and plan upcoming goals.

We aim to make the experience rewarding and manageable for students, with resources and support to help you succeed!