Membership Types and Dues

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Individual Membership

This category encompasses individual staff of youth service organizations, philanthropic organizations and government entities. It also includes individuals who are interested in connecting with the larger community. Membership Investment: $75

When you become a member of MANY, you gain access to hundreds of essential tools and resources that will enhance your performance and help you achieve your goals. Membership also connects you to hundreds of other association staff professionals who become part of your professional network. Whether you consider yourself a specialist in education, runaway and homeless youth, positive youth development programming, youth transitioning from care or any other youth service specialty area, you’ll find peers who share the same challenges and are equally willing to share their knowledge and experience. Annual dues for this membership category are generally tax-deductible and accepted as an ordinary and necessary business expense.

Benefits include:

• Early access to industry research, trends and funding opportunities through one subscription to MANY eMessages and timely email updates for all designated staff persons.
• A basic listing in our membership directory, PLUS unlimited use of all membership directories listing key contacts throughout MANY’s membership.
• One member-discounted registration at any MANY training or conference event

Additional Benefits include:

• Members-Only Knowledge Resources – Find models & samples, case studies, and more available only to members.
• Learning communities – You can stay in the know about what is happening with colleagues through training events and regular communications. Besides training and networking programs, your community will keep you informed with regular e-mails, newsletters, and more.
• Exceptional Learning Experiences – MANY provides excellent education for all experience levels, including special education programs taught by the industry’s most highly recognized experts and peer consultants.
• Leadership opportunities – Ensure a lifetime of enriched personal and professional development opportunities by getting involved as a board member, peer-2 peer consultant or leading a learning community.
• Professional recognition – MANY recognizes innovative and outstanding contributions to youth work through events, annual awards, media/press releases and through our website. Take the opportunity to be recognized for your achievements or to work with others to make your organization or staff an award winner.
• Additional discounted training and consulting services
  • In-House Trainings
  • Program Improvement/on-site consultation
  • Training of Trainers
  • Strategic and Action planning
  • Premiere Conferencing Services
  • Meeting Coordination