2025 Member Structure and Pricing
‣ New membership structure
‣ Membership conversion chart
‣ FAQs
Dear Valued Members,
The past two years have been busy, with lots of small and large changes guided by your input and engagement, as well as IEDC's 5-year strategic plan, which outlined three strategic priorities:
1. Impact on the individual and organization
2. Impact on the profession
3. Impact on the global community
Alongside those priorities, IEDC’s guiding principles of stakeholder engagement and collaboration, organizational excellence, and DEIA will ensure that we live up to the goals and aspirations each of you helped to build for us through the strategic planning process. As such, IEDC continues to evolve to reflect the needs of our members and stakeholders. The pillar of our organization remains our members, and to ensure we provide access and opportunity for you - and to break down barriers to that access - we have made changes to best reflect the future opportunities for our members.
In response to member feedback, and in conjunction with our strategic plan, we are excited to announce a new membership structure starting January 1, 2025, which will lower barriers of entry and create more opportunities for individuals and organizations, the profession, and the global community to engage with us. We hope you will find this information helpful when planning for 2025. This new membership structure will allow us to offer more personalized experiences and additional resources to our valued members. Our goal is to continue providing exceptional value and support to everyone in the IEDC community, and to continue to expand that community across the world and in places of all sizes.
This change reflects our commitment to enhancing your member experience, engagement, and service. The new program is designed to provide increased accessibility and affordability through new membership options for both groups and individuals.
Individuals may now select from nine options. Group memberships are now based on the number of seats needed for your team or organization.
Current members will be automatically transitioned to the new tiers, and you will receive further details on your specific benefits in the coming days. If you have any questions about the new pricing or tiers, want to increase your organizational membership, or would like to offer additional memberships to partners in your region through an increased organizational membership, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected].
Thank you for being a member of IEDC. We look forward to our continued partnership.
Sincerely,
Nathan Ohle
President & CEO
2025 Membership Structure
| Individual Member Types | ||
| Member Type | Price* (USD) | Definition |
| Student | $35 | Must be enrolled in at least 12 course hours per semester and provide a transcript from university or learning institution |
| Member in Transition/Retired | $125 | Professional who is retired or currently not employed |
| Emerging Leader | $195 | Professional in the economic development field 5 years or less; IEDC reserves the right to verify work history |
| International Member (North America) | $385 | Canada and Mexico |
| International Member (outside North America) | $225 | Excludes Canada and Mexico |
| Rural | $255 | Serving a population of 10,000 or less; may require verification |
| Individual | $385 | Professional who is actively employed in the field of economic development |
| Leader of the Industry | $525 | A President, CEO, Executive Director, or other C-level executive |
| Supplier Partner | $725 | A vendor and/or consultant that provides products or services to economic development professionals |
| *IEDC's membership term is January 1 – December 31. First-year enrollments are prorated to the month you join. | ||
| Group Member Types | ||
| Member Type | Price* (USD) | |
| Level 1: 3-5 seats | $1,125 | |
| Level 2: 6-8 seats | $1,550 | |
| Level 3: 9-11 seats | $1,925 | |
| Level 4: 12-14 seats | $2,250 | |
| Level 5: 15+ seats | Contact IEDC | |
| *IEDC's membership term is January 1 – December 31. First-year enrollments are prorated to the month your group joins. | ||
Membership Conversion Chart
From January 1, 2025, group memberships will begin with 3 individuals or more. For those existing organizational membership levels with 2 or less seats, membership will be transferred from the organization to attached individual members.
| Public Agency (Population) | ||
| Current Member Type | New Member Type | Number of Seats |
| Under 100,000: 1 Seat (PA4) | Individual (INDV) | Not applicable; see above |
| 100,000-199,999: 2 seats (PA3) | Individual (INDV) | Not applicable; see above |
| 200,000-499,999: 3 seats (PA2) | Group Level 1 | 3-5 seats |
| 500,000-999,999: 4 seats (PA1) | Group Level 1 | 3-5 seats |
| Over 1,000,000: 5 seats (PA) | Group Level 1 | 3-5 seats |
| Utility (Annual Economic Development Budget) | ||
| Current Member Type | New Member Type | Number of Seats |
| Under $250,000: 1 seat (UT4) | Individual (INDV) | Not applicable; see above |
| $250,000-$749,999: 2 seats (UT3) | Individual (INDV) | Not applicable; see above |
| $750,000-$1,249,999: 3 seats (UT2) | Group Level 1 | 3-5 seats |
| $1,250,000-$1,499,999: 4 seats (UT1) | Group Level 1 | 3-5 seats |
| Over $1,500,000: 5 seats (UT) | Group Level 1 | 3-5 seats |
| Nonprofit (Annual Operating Budget) | ||
| Current Member Type | New Member Type | Number of Seats |
| Under $250,000: 1 seat (NP4) | Individual (INDV) | Not applicable; see above |
| $250,000-$749,999: 2 seats (NP3) | Individual (INDV) | Not applicable; see above |
| $750,000-$1,249,999: 3 seats (NP2) | Group Level 1 | 3-5 seats |
| $1,2500,000-$4,999,999: 4 seats (NP1) | Group Level 1 | 3-5 seats |
| Over $5,000,000: 5 seats (NP) | Group Level 1 | 3-5 seats |
| Consultant (Economic Development Billing) | ||
| Current Member Type | New Member Type | Number of Seats |
| Sole practitioner or under $250,000: 1 seat (CN3) | Individual (INDV) | Not applicable; see above |
| $250,000-$499,999: 2 seats (CN) | Individual (INDV) | Not applicable; see above |
| $500,000-$999,999: 3 seats (CN2) | Group Level 1 | 3-5 seats |
| Over $1,000,000: 4 seats (CN1) | Group Level 1 | 3-5 seats |
| Other | ||
| Current Member Type | New Member Type | Number of Seats |
| Institution (INS) | Individual (INDV) | Not applicable; see above |
| Private (PRI) | Group Level 1 | 3-5 seats |
FAQs
Why did IEDC change the membership program?
In response to member feedback, and in conjunction with our strategic plan, we are excited to announce a new membership structure starting January 1, 2025, which will lower barriers of entry and create more opportunities for individuals and organizations, the profession, and the global community to engage with us. Learn more
How do I become a member of IEDC?
⚬ Visit our Become a Member page and select the option that best suits you.
What is the membership cycle?
⚬ First year enrollments are prorated to the month you join:
-- To calculate the prorated membership fee, you can use the following formula:
-- Prorated Fee = (Annual Fee x Number of Months Remaining) / 12
⚬ Membership term is January 1 – December 31.
⚬ Membership renewal occurs annually on January 1st.
⚬ Members will receive reminders and notifications to renew beginning October
⚬ Benefits will continue uninterrupted with timely renewal.
How do I renew my membership?
⚬ Log in to the IEDC member portal
⚬ Click on "Renew Membership" and follow the prompts.
⚬ Update any necessary information and complete the payment process.
What if I want to upgrade or change my membership category?
Please contact [email protected] for a membership change.
How do I view and edit my group’s roster?
⚬ If you are your organization’s administrator & primary contact, you now can view and edit your company’s IEDC member roster at your convenience!
⚬ Select the option on your Member Dashboard that says, “Manage Roster / Add Members” to view the company administrator role, the number of active members with your primary membership, and any additional members attached to your organization. You can also export a list of each member type for reference via the “Export” button.
⚬ If you want to add an individual to the roster yourself, select the “Add Members” button above the Company Administrator heading, and you’ll be able to create an account for your colleague. Make sure to let the Membership Team know who you added, so we can upgrade them to member status or bill them for an additional membership, otherwise they won’t receive any Member Exclusive Content!
⚬ Please contact the Membership Team if you would like to remove members or change a contact’s member type.
How much does IEDC membership cost?
‣ View individual and group pricing
Does IEDC offer group discounts on membership?
⚬ The dues you pay as an IEDC member grant you access to specific, exclusive benefits for those on your member roster
⚬ The number of individuals covered by an IEDC membership varies based on the organization's size, starting from a minimum of three members. These individuals constitute the official roster for the entire duration of the organization's membership term.
⚬ Complimentary roster changes can only be made upon renewal or when an employee leaves your organization.
⚬ Please see the tables above to view group options and pricing - the more you buy the more you save!
What are the benefits of IEDC membership?
⚬ Educational Programs:
-- Training Courses
-- 101 Classes
-- Basic Economic Development Courses
⚬ Certification Programs:
-- Certified Economic Developer (CEcD)
-- Entrepreneurship Development Professional (EDP)
-- Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO)
⚬ Member discounts on conferences, webinars, job postings, courses, and more!
⚬ Member-only networking opportunities
⚬ Participate in other live format webinars, webcasts, recorded or on demand events
⚬ Whova App: Connect with your peers pre and post conferences
⚬ GrantStation Premium Access Program: IEDC membership provides grant seekers with the ability to find new grant opportunities in our databases, build a strong grants strategy with our planning tools, and write powerful proposals with our step-by-step tutorials. This gives them the resources to win their share of the grant funding available to them.
⚬ Clearing House Information Research
⚬ ED Now Member Newsletters
⚬ IEDC Member Directory
⚬ Advisory committees and task forces
⚬ Communities of practice (coming 2025)
⚬ Affinity groups
⚬ Virtual new member onboarding sessions
⚬ Virtual networking events and discussion groups
If you have further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to our membership team at [email protected] or (202) 223-7800.
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