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Inform USA Membership is the standard of excellence for Information and Referral professionals. Together, we advance the sector through networking, advocacy, best practices, and support. 

Canadian organizations and individuals receive an Inform USA Membership with their InformCanada Membership.

 CANADIAN MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Platinum Membership

ANNUAL INVESTMENT of $585 

Our best value & most popular option for nonprofit and government organizations. Benefits applicable to all staff & volunteers of the Platinum member organization. Membership terms are based on the calendar year. 

Benefits applicable to all staff & volunteers of the Platinum member organization.

  • Exclusive Training and Certification Support 
    • Complimentary Certification Self-Study Guide.
    • Access to Certification Preparation Classes based on the self-study guide (fees will apply).
    • Training Consultation and Private Training at special rates, subject to availability.
  • Program Discounts:
    • Inform USA Certification Exam member pricing ($125 v. $300 for non-members)
    • Inform USA Re-certification application member pricing ($62 for Platinum members v.s. $240 for non-members)
    • Inform USA Accreditation member pricing ($6,000 v. $9,000 for non-members)
  • Training and Educational Access:
    • Access for all staff and volunteers to attend free Inform USA webinars, use training materials on the Inform USA Learn Platform, and receive discounted member pricing for online courses
    • One hard copy (and unlimited electronic access) of the 3-volume 700-page Inform USA I&R Training Manual. This year's edition aligns with the Inform USA Standards and contains nearly 40 new training scenarios.
    • Inform USA In-Person and Online Conference registration member pricing 
    • Option to create your own Learning Management System (that allows you to create training programs) through the Inform USA Learn Platform. 
  • Community and Networking:
    • Free job postings on the Inform USA I&R Job Board
    • Team access to the Inform USA Networker – a private knowledge portal for members that has thousands of members and contains hundreds of documents and discussion threads.
    • Special networking opportunities
    • Membership in the Inform USA (AIRS) state/regional Affiliate where applicable
    • Voting privileges

  • Advanced Data and Reporting:

    • Access to Sector-level Data Reports.
  • Vendor Discounts:
    • Access to special rates on telephone interpretation & bilingual staff testing from LanguageLine Solutions
    • Access to preferred pricing for cloud telephony services from NICEinContact
    • Access to Project World Impact’s Google Ad Grant Management at a special rate.
 Join as Platinum Membership

Gold Membership

ANNUAL INVESTMENT OF $330 

Gold & Silver levels are distinguished by the program budgets of their nonprofit or government organizations. Gold is for budgets over $100,000, and Silver is for under $100,000. Membership terms are based on the calendar year. 

Benefits applicable to all staff & volunteers of the Gold Member organization:

  • Program Discounts:
    • Inform USA Certification member pricing ($150 v. $300 for non-members) 
    • Inform USA Re-certification application member pricing ($72 for Gold/Silver v.s. $240 for non-members)
    • Inform USA Accreditation member pricing ($6,000 v. $9,000 for non-members)
  • Training and Educational Access:
    • Inform USA In-Person Conference registration member pricing 
    • Access for all staff and volunteers to free Inform USA webinars, training material on the Inform USA Learn Platform, and member pricing for online training. 
  • Community and Networking: 
    • Team access to the Inform USA Networker – a private knowledge portal for members that has thousands of members and contains hundreds of documents and discussion threads.
    • Weekly newsletter to help you stay Informed with upcoming trainings, industry announcements, etc.  
    • Membership in the Inform USA (AIRS) state/regional Affiliate where applicable
    • Voting privileges
  • Vendor Discounts:
Join as Gold Membership

Silver Membership

       

            ANNUAL INVESTMENT OF $330 

            Gold & Silver levels are distinguished by the program budgets of their                  nonprofit or government organizations. Silver is for budgets under                             $100,000. Membership terms are based on the calendar year. 

Benefits applicable to all staff & volunteers of the Silver Member organization:

  • Program discounts:
    • Inform USA Certification member pricing ($150 v. $300 for non-members) 
    • Inform USA Re-certification application member pricing ($72 for Gold/Silver v.s. $240 for non-members)
    • Inform USA Accreditation member pricing ($6,000 v. $9,000 for non-members)
  • Training and Educational Access:
    • Inform USA In-Person Conference registration member pricing 
    • Access for all staff and volunteers to free Inform USA webinars, training material on the Inform USA Learn Platform, and member pricing for online training. 
  • Community and Networking:
    • Team access to the Inform USA Networker – a private knowledge portal for members that has thousands of members and contains hundreds of documents and discussion threads.
    • Membership in the Inform USA (AIRS) state/regional Affiliate where applicable
    • Voting privileges

  • Vendor Discounts:

    • Access to special rates on telephone interpretation and bilingual staff testing from LanguageLine Solutions
 Join as Silver Membership

Individual Membership

             ANNUAL INVESTMENT OF $99

             Individual membership is limited to students,                         retired practitioners, military members (including               veterans), and Inform USA Certification  holders                   whose nonprofit or  government agency does not               hold membership. All others must join through an                                                      organization. Membership terms are based on the                                                      calendar year.  

  • Program discounts:
    • Inform USA Certification member pricing ($150 v. $300 for non-members).
  • Training and Educational Access:
    • Inform USA In-Person Conference registration member pricing 
  • Community and Networking:
    • Team access to the Inform USA Networker – a private knowledge portal for members that has thousands of members and contains hundreds of documents and discussion threads.
    • Membership in the Inform USA (AIRS) state/regional Affiliate where applicable
    • Voting privileges.
 Join as Individual Membership

Partner Membership

            ANNUAL INVESTMENT OF $999 

           Partner Members are organizations providing products or services                   with a strong  interest in actively engaging with Inform USA’s network,             gaining higher visibility, and accessing opportunities to showcase                   expertise. Membership terms are based on the calendar year.     

Benefits applicable to all staff & volunteers of the Partner member organization.

  • Program Discounts

    • Inform USA Accreditation member pricing.
    • Inform USA Certification member pricing.
    • Inform USA Conference registration member pricing. 
  • Training and Education Access:
    • Access for all staff and volunteers to attend free Inform USA webinars, use training materials on the Inform USA Learn Platform, and receive discounted member pricing for online courses.
    • One hard copy (and unlimited electronic access) of the 3-volume 700-page Inform USA I&R Training Manual. This year's edition aligns with the Inform USA Standards and contains nearly 40 new training scenarios.
    • Option to create your own Learning Management System (that allows you to create training programs) through the Inform USA Learn Platform.
  • Marketing and Branding Opportunities:
    • One free event listing per year on the Inform USA events page (additional listings available for a fee).
    • Ability to provide an educational webinar once per year that is open to all members. 
    • Ability to post up to two promotional messages (webinars, product announcements, etc.) per year on the Inform USA Networker.
    • Participation in Virtual Demo Day (vendor product/service showcase)
    • Participation in Quarterly Vendor Roundtables 
    • Eligibility to be listed on the Vendor Page and offer special prices for members.

  • Advocacy and Engagement

    • Access to the Rebranding I&R Campaign Assessment & Awareness Toolkit (coming October)*
    • Eligibility to apply for Inform USA committees
 Join as Partner Membership

Supporter Membership

ANNUAL INVESTMENT OF $399

Supporter Members are organizations offering a product or service with lighter engagement in the I&R sector. Membership terms are based on the calendar year

Benefits applicable to all staff & volunteers of the Platinum member organization.

  • Program Discounts:
    • Inform USA Certification member pricing.
    • Inform USA Conference registration member pricing. 
    • Access for all staff and volunteers to attend free Inform USA webinars, use training materials on the Inform USA Learn Platform, and receive discounted member pricing for online courses.
  • Marketing and Branding Opportunities:
    • Eligibility to be listed on the Vendor Page and offer special prices for members.
    • 1 free event listing per year in the Inform USA Networker
    • Annual Social media shout-out to highlight your organization
  • Advocacy and Engagement:
    • Access to the Rebranding I&R Campaign Assessment & Awareness Toolkit (coming October)*
    • Eligibility to apply for Inform USA committees
 Join as Supporter Membership