Clothes Exchange Affiliates are nonprofit organizations that are granted licenses to host Clothes Exchange events to raise money to support their work improving the lives of women. We are especially interested in partnering with high capacity, well established organizations, that focus on real solutions to challenges women face.

While there are no specific requirements regarding an organization's size or budget, Affiliates must demostrate the ability to follow The Clothes Exchange's operating system and have the capacity to take on and carryout Clothes Exchange events.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can an individual apply to start a CE Affiliate?
No, Affiliates must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. If you are interested in getting a CE started in your community, the first step to take is to connect with a nonprofit organization that you think would be a good fit.

What are the costs for Affiliates?
We think that compared to other fundraising programs out there, The Clothes Exchange offers a fair and economical deal to our nonprofit partners. Click here for basic information about start-up costs. 

How much money can Affiliates expect to raise?
The best way to guage the amount of money you can expect to raise is to talk with other Affiliates and learn from their experiences. Of course, the lower your expenses, the more profit you can expect. Securing meaningful businesses partnership is key to your success.

What is the duration of an Affiliate License?
Licenses are generally granted for a three year period. Affiliates are invited to submit a request for renewal once they've hosted two Exchange events.

Are there requirements for hosting a certain number of events? Affiliates are expected to host at least one event annually and must host their first event within 10 months of signing their Affiliate Agreement. Failure to host events are required could result in forfeiture of the license.

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"The Clothes Exchange is a great fundraiser especially now, when all the fashionistas I know are feeling the crunch of the recession."

Cheryl Berkowitz,
The Clothes Exchange of Bergen County