There are two ways to join ASAE — as an individual member or as an organization. Review the information below to understand the benefits, qualifications, categories, and dues for each option.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss ASAE membership, contact Vanessa Gonzalez, Associate Director, Membership, or Toni Lewis, Vice President, Membership & Volunteer Engagement.
Individual Membership
No matter where you are in your career or how long you’ve been in the field, you’ll find your professional home at ASAE. Our goal is to help you foster meaningful connections with industry peers, enhance your contributions to your organization’s success, advance your career, share your expertise, celebrate your achievements, and overcome your challenges.
At ASAE, we are dedicated to being your trusted career partner by providing you with the tools, resources, and support you need to thrive.
Categories
To be an individual member of ASAE, you must be in one of the following categories:
Association Professional
Professional staff, including CEOs, employed by an association or association management company.
$375/year
Young Professional
Individuals who qualify for Association Professional membership that are aged 35 and under.
$150/year
Industry Partner
Individuals who work for companies that provide products and services to associations or are government employees.
$495/year
Consultant
Solo or firm-based practitioners who provide independent expertise and advisory services to associations.
$495/year
Retired Friend of ASAE
ASAE members in good standing that are transitioning to retirement who have been involved with ASAE for at least 5 years.
$150 for 5 years
ASAE membership terms are on anniversary cycle, so you will renew each year on the anniversary of your join date. If your membership lapses beyond our 60-day grace period, your membership term will begin on the day you renew.
Organizational Membership
Working for an association is unique. No matter the role or position level, anyone working for an association needs the association industry specific tools and connections to reach their peak performance. ASAE membership enables ALL your staff to not only understand their challenges but access the solutions and shared experiences to meet them.
ASAE organization membership is a simplified, cost-effective way for you to provide your entire team, whether in membership, HR or government affairs, with the best available association management resources to help them perform—and help your association succeed—at the highest level.
Eligibility
The following qualify for organization membership: associations, charitable or other non-profit organizations, foundations, and association management companies (for-profit companies that provide full-service management to two or more associations).
Industry vendors/partners and consultants must join as individual members (group buy options are available).
Annual Dues Pricing
Staff size is the number of individuals employed by your association. Depending on the size of your association, organization membership dues offer a 35 – 75% discount per staff member compared to individual dues.
Organizational Membership Dues Calculator
If your organization already has employees with ASAE individual memberships, please contact ASAE Member Services so we can adjust your organization membership invoice accordingly.
Still Have Questions?
Review common ASAE membership questions in our Membership FAQs or contact us:
ASAE Member Services
asaeservice@asaecenter.org
888-950-2723
