Interested in starting a
Hot Mess Express in your area?

Submit your application to begin our
Affiliate Onboarding process!

Apply to become a HME Affiliate

First name

Last name

What city/town do you currently live in?

What state do you currently live in?

What country do you currently live in?

You will need to choose a membership level. Click here to learn more about our Affiliate Membership level options. You will be able to change this later.

Choose with Affiliate Membership Level you will be applying for:

Are you looking to join an existing Affiliate (current HME chapters, select this option) or become a new Affiliate?

Date of application:

Please note: If you apply on or before the 15th of the month, your onboarding will begin the following month. If you apply after the 15th, your onboarding will start the month after next.

Check the box after you have reviewed the following: Once you hit submit a pop up will appear guiding you to start your onboarding process. You will also receive an automatic email with the same instructions. If you do not receive these, or need help with the instructions, please email us at affiliatesupport@hotmessexpress.co.

The onboarding process for new Hot Mess Express affiliates begins with completing this interest form, followed by receiving onboarding approval and welcome packet.

Over the course of four weeks, affiliates will gain access to training workshops, the HME app, and receive guidance on financial management and community engagement, culminating in final approval and ongoing support.

Throughout the process, affiliates set up legally and financially, create a Facebook page and Google account, and adhere to HME's rules and guidelines.

Click here to learn more about our onboarding process >>>

Becoming an HME Affiliate:

Key Information

Our Affiliates operate under a Fiscal Sponsorship:

Affiliates operate under HME's nonprofit status, benefiting from its legal compliance framework and support.

HME helps affiliates stay compliant with IRS and state requirements, handling the more complex administrative tasks so affiliates can focus on helping their communities.

Membership Dues:

Our membership dues are:
$15 per quarter, or $60 per year. [Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct]

Benefits of paying membership dues include; access to training resources and ongoing support with our Affiliate Support Team, inclusion in HME's marketing and promotional efforts, connection with a network of like-minded affiliates, our monthly HME newsletter filled with helpful and fun information!

Learn more about membership dues here >>>

Affiliate Levels:

Level 1:
- Suitable for Affiliates with minimal fundraising involvement
- Focus on maintaining legal compliance with basic requirements

Level 2:
- Designed for Affiliates with moderate fundraising activities
- Requires enhanced financial oversight and compliance

Onboarding Timeline

Upon submission of application you will receive:
- Initial welcome email
- Initial Questionnaire
- Review Affiliate Handbook
- Review FAQs
Week 1:
- Join Onboarding Classroom
- Schedule introductory interview
- Introduction to Hot Mess Express Workshop
  [approx. 20 minutes]

Week 2:
- Leadership Workshop
  [approx. 30 minutes]
- Financial Workshop
  [approx. 30 minutes]
- Complete introductory interview
  [30 minute interview]
- Receive conditional access to App
- Submit membership dues
- Sign Affiliate Agreement

Week 3:
- Complete App Workshop
  [approx. 15 minutes]

Week 4:
- Final approval
- Affiliate Facebook Page created
- Marketing and promotional material provided
- Affiliate introduced to the HME pages
- Receive ongoing support from the HME Team!