Membership

With many IABC members and professionals in our wider community whose financial situation has changed due to COVID-19, IABC is offering discounted new professional membership dues for those who join IABC between now and 30 June 2020 to extend the value IABC brings at this difficult time professionally.

The one-time offer was designed to assist potential members who have lost their job, been furloughed or lost income. It is specifically focused on new members who need the value IABC brings at this difficult time professionally.

50% off international new professional member dues for professional members who are experiencing financial hardship and join IABC between now and 30 June 2020. Full chapter and region dues still apply.

Individuals who join IABC as a professional between now and 30 June 2020 and are experiencing financial hardships.

It is impossible to know how COVID-19 will change the way we work moving forward. But, as an association of communicators who drive business results around the globe, it is important for us to come together to continue to advance the profession as we prepare for that new future. Being a part of IABC’s global community is more important than ever and we are here to support business communication professionals.

• Regions and chapters offer support, mentoring, professional development and more. We encourage you to engage in the amazing events and resources they’re organizing online right now, including podcasts, webinars, networking gatherings and more. They continue to #CreateConnection.
• IABC’s COVID-19 resource page includes templates, webinars and more.This page is updated regularly as new resources become available.
• The Hub online community continues to be a place for IABC members to connect to share resources and support one another. Every day, new discussions are launching there, with many of them focused on topics related to the communication profession during the time of COVID-19.
• The 2020 IABC World Conference is going virtual. It takes place 14–17 June and registration now open! We’re excited to bring you a world-class virtual experience filled with keynotes, breakout sessions, networking opportunities and fun. Now more than ever, connection and insight are needed.
• Unparalleled opportunities for career development through upcoming educational offerings and job lisings.

Please contact IABC headquarters at member_relations@iabc.com or give us a call at +1 415.544.4700.

If you are experiencing financial hardship and had joined as a professional member during March Member Month, please contact IABC headquarters at member_relations@iabc.com or give us a call at +1 415.544.4700 to discuss potential refund options.

As you know, the situation is rapidly changing, and IABC will continue to assess member needs. After assessing the response and ongoing business disruption following this initial offer, the same or a similar opportunity may be offered.

With many IABC members and professionals in our wider community whose financial situation has changed due to COVID-19, IABC is offering membership renewal payment options for those who are due for renewal between now and 30 June 2020 and may need financial assistance.

These are one-time offers for those who are experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 and are up for renewal between now and 30 June 2020.

• 50% off international professional membership renewal dues for professional members due for renewal between now and 30 June 2020. Full chapter and region dues still apply.
• 1-month extension of membership expiration date for members due for renewal between now and 30 June 2020

• Professional members who are due for renewal between now and 30 June 2020 and are experiencing financial hardship are eligible
• All active members who are due for renewal between now and 30 June 2020 and are experiencing financial hardship are eligible for the 1-month extension of membership expiration date

Please contact IABC headquarters at member_relations@iabc.com or give us a call at +1 415.544.4700 to discuss potential corporate or group membership renewal payment options.

It is impossible to know how COVID-19 will change the way we work moving forward. But, as an association of communicators who drive business results around the globe, it is important for us to come together to continue to advance the profession as we prepare for that new future. Being a part of IABC’s global community is more important than ever and we are here to support business communication professionals.

• Regions and chapters offer support, mentoring, professional development and more. We encourage you to engage in the amazing events and resources they’re organizing online right now, including podcasts, webinars, networking gatherings and more. They continue to #CreateConnection.
• IABC’s COVID-19 resource page includes templates, webinars and more. This page is updated regularly as new resources become available.
• The Hub continues to be a place for IABC members to connect to share resources and support one another. Every day, new discussions are launching there, with many of them focused on topics related to the communication profession during the time of COVID-19.
• The 2020 IABC World Conference is going virtual. It takes place 14-17 June and registration is now open! We’re excited to bring you a world-class virtual experience filled with keynotes, breakout sessions, networking opportunities and fun. Now more than ever, connection and insight are needed.
• Unparalleled opportunities for career development through upcoming educational offerings and job connections.

Please contact IABC headquarters at member_relations@iabc.com or give us a call at +1 415.544.4700.

If you are experiencing financial hardship and had already renewed during March Member Month, please contact IABC headquarters at member_relations@iabc.com or give us a call at +1 415.544.4700 to discuss potential refund options.

As you know, the situation is rapidly changing, and IABC will continue to assess member needs. After assessing the response and ongoing business disruption following this initial offer, the same or a similar opportunity may be offered.

As you know, the situation is rapidly changing, and IABC will continue to assess member needs. After assessing the response and ongoing business disruption following this initial offer, the same or a similar opportunity may be offered.

If you are looking for an individual membership, join online here.  

For corporate memberships, contact our member relations team at member_relations@iabc.com. 

A membership can be transferred to another person within a company. However, the following criteria must be met:

• The original member must have at least three months left on the membership and the membership must be a professional membership, not a 500 Club, student, retired, or other type of lifetime membership.
• The original member is no longer with the company.
• The employer sends a request to transfer the membership on company letterhead, which may be faxed or mailed to IABC headquarters. Please include current information of the new member, including name, title, phone and fax number, email and mailing address, and the name and member ID of the original member.

IABC
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FAX: +1 415.544.4747

In April 2019, IABC migrated to a new system and all members were notified about updating their login information. You can now log-in with your email address as your username (not your member ID). If you need to reset your password, you may do so here: https://my.iabc.com/CPBase__forgot_password. Please contact our member relations team at member_relations@iabc.com or +1 415.544.4700 if you need assistance.

You can log in to the member dashboard using the email address you used when you joined IABC. Passwords are case sensitive, so be sure your use of uppercase and lowercase match your IABC record. If you forgot your password, you can reset it here. If you have any problems logging in,  please email member relations at member_relations@iabc.com for assistance.

Dues vary based on your chapter and country. See our dues chart for details. If you live in an area not represented on the dues chart, please email member_relations@iabc.com with your location and request a dues quote.

Professional, student, student transition, retiree, and most corporate package IABC membership terms are 12 months, starting from the date the membership is processed. Multi-year corporate package memberships are available as well.

IABC accepts payment in U.S. dollars, Canadian dollars, Australian dollars and euros. Call our member relations team for current exchange rates at 800.776.4222 (in the U.S. or Canada) or +1 415.544.4700.

You can access our member directory here.

Not all members choose to be listed in the member directory, so you might not be able to find everyone.  We value our member’s privacy preferences.

The easiest way is to visit the member dashboard. Fill in the appropriate fields with the new information, and be sure to click “submit” at the bottom of the second screen. You cannot change your name (e.g. if you get married) or chapter online. Please call or email us at member_relations@iabc.com to change your name or chapter.

So, you’ve changed locations and need to change your chapter?  No problem! Send us a message at member_relations@iabc.com or give us a call at +1 415.544.4700 and we’ll help you make that update right away.

We’re really sorry that happened! If you received an error message, please forward it in its entirety by email to member relations at member_relations@iabc.com, explaining the challenge you have encountered. We will get back to you to help find resolution or help complete your transaction by phone to help take care of it as quickly as possible.

IABC bylaws prohibit refunding dues for any reason when a membership terminates.

If you live within 80 kilometers or 50 miles of an IABC chapter, IABC bylaws require you to be a member of that chapter. If you live more than 80 kilometers or 50 miles from a chapter, you are welcome to join as a member-at-large. When you join IABC, our system will let you know which chapters are within distance of your location so you can choose the best fit for your membership needs.

And, since it’s required, we’ll take this opportunity to say what an amazing opportunity you have with your chapter to build your local network, access in-person learning, mentoring, and more. Your chapter is an amazing part of your membership!

Unfortunately, the membership tracking system at IABC headquarters can only assign a member to one chapter. If you’re interested in joining a second chapter, please contact us at member_relations@iabc.com.

Good question. Corporate packages are the most affordable and comprehensive way to get year-round professional development based on the Global Standard of the communication profession, so you can build the skills and professional practice of your entire team. Check out all of the details here.

Email our customer service team at corporate_membership@iabc.com with:

• The first and last names of all people who would be part of the package, as well as the city, state/province, and country in which they are located.
• The member IDs of any current IABC members who are part of the group.

Headquarters personnel will develop a price quote for the group for the first year and deliver it back to you. Once full payment and enrollment forms are submitted, existing members will be converted to corporate package members, and new members will be processed as corporate package members.

If you are paying by check for knowledge products or the World Conference, deduct the appropriate amount and include a note identifying yourself as a corporate package member. If you are paying by credit card, conduct your purchase as usual, but be sure to mention that you are a corporate package member.

Here are a couple of things to keep in mind:

• Members of a package can be in different chapters across the world. Members of a corporate package are not required to be in the same chapter.
• By committing to two or three years of membership, corporate members can get greater discounts on dues and other products.