Membership Information

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Association Leaders

Become an MSAE member to advance your career, develop your skills, grow your network and support the industry! Whether you're new to associations, a CEO interested in growing your impact, or a professional looking to connect with like-minded colleagues, you'll find a membership that's right for you. MSAE supports you at every stage of your association career.

Industry Partners

Are you looking to build or strengthen your connections within Michigan's association community? Do you offer a product or service that contributes to the success of membership-based organizations? Membership with MSAE is a good investment for your business and a great way to develop relationships with association professionals. 

Membership That's Right for You

Explore MSAE memberships below to find the best option for your needs. Want to discuss which membership will work best for you? Call or email us at (517) 225-3886 and hello@msae.info.

Membership Term

Membership in MSAE runs on a calendar year, beginning each October 1 and ending on September 30. New members may join year-round and enjoy a prorated membership for the second year. Lapsed members may be dropped anytime after September 30.  

Association

This member type is appropriate for associations, convention and visitors bureaus, chambers, and association management companies.

Organizational membership levels are based on the number of full-time director-level staff in addition to the CEO. Organizational membership is a great value as it grants full member benefits to the entire staff of the organization. 

Organizational memberships remain with the association when an employee relocates or changes employers. 

Join as Association

Association Executive

This member type is appropriate for chief staff executives of associations that do not wish to extend member benefits to their employees.

This is an individual membership.

In the event that an executive relocates or changes employers, membership remains with the individual.

Join as Association Executive

Association Professional

Association Professional

This member type is appropriate for association professionals whose employers are not members.

This is an individual membership.

In the event that a professional relocates or changes employers, membership remains with the individual.

Emeritus

This member type is appropriate for retired association professionals and executives who wish to stay connected to the profession.

This is an individual membership.

Membership remains with the individual.

Student

This member type is appropriate for students currently enrolled in an undergrad program who seek to be connected to the association profession.

This is an individual membership.

Membership remains with the individual.


Join as Association Professional

Industry Partner

This member type is appropriate for those who provide goods and services to associations, chambers, and membership-based organizations.

Allied membership extends member benefits to two representatives. Additional representatives can be added at the reduced rate listed below.

In the event that a representative relocates or changes employers, allied membership remains with the company.

Join as Industry Partner

Consultant

This member type is appropriate for solo practitioners who provide independent expertise and advisory services that help associations.

This membership extends benefits to the individual. 

Individual memberships are portable and move with members in the event of a job change. 

Join as Consultant