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  1. Deeper Dive: Budget Planning

    High-level details for 2026 and key dates Budget templates and guidance to be distributed to regions by early August Final edits to budget due back to HBA finance by end August Who does what? The Regional Treasurer drives and oversees th...
  2. Graduation Letter

    The HBA encourages all graduating cohorts to notify the managers of the Ambassadors so they can appropriately celebrate and raise visibility for their accomplishments. Please feel free to use the below Draduation Letter template, signed by the HBA C...
  3. Ambassador COP Speaker Info

    Please use the below template to prompt Ambassador Community of Practice Speakers to prepare for their upcoming session: Dear NAME, I hope this finds you well! Thank you so much for agreeing to be our Mini-Master Class presenter for our next HBA...
  4. HBA Central Finance Department Policies

    Policies effective 1 July 2024 Discontinuation of Paper Check Payments  Effective immediately, HBA will no longer accept payment via paper checks. This decision is due to several factors, including increased fraud activity, counterfeit check...
  5. Global Affinity Group Sponsorships

    The HBA offers 12-month Sponsorship options for all of our Global Affinity Groups!  Companies can demonstrate their commitment to HBA’s mission and position their organization as an industry trailblazer by sponsoring an HBA affinity group, which bri...
  6. Graduation Event Guidance

    Most cohort’s elect to hold a live Graduation event, planned and executed by the Executive Committee or a separately formed  ‘Graduation Committee’ of Ambassadors, to close out the program. The HBA Advisors may provide guidance and examples...
  7. Amplify Your Program Visibility

    The HBA invites cohorts to celebrate and post your cohort’s accomplishments via social media with #HBAimpact and #HBAatCOMPANYNAME so the HBA can help amplify and provide additional visibility! Share group initiative summaries and impacts, Ambas...
  8. Paint the World Purple with HBA promotional items

    Give your cohort the gift of merch! HBA branded merchandise is available for purchase via the HBA’s online store . Companies are also welcome to order promotional items via your preferred vendor with the HBA’s logo , however, all proofs must be se...
  9. Certificates of Completion

    The HBA Ambassador Program invites you to use our HBA AP Completion Certificate - NEW.pptx  to create custom Graduation Certificates for each of your Ambassadors. How to use this template: 1. Select the appropriate template depending on how man...
  10. Digital Badges

    HBA Global Ambassador Program graduates are eligible for a Digital Badge to showcase their accomplishment on social media, their email signature, etc.  To provide the individuals who have completed your program a digital badge, download and compl...