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Types of Membership
Full Members: InterAction Members are welcome to participate in all activities, including Member events, Working Groups, retreats, and more, provided they maintain their eligibility status, adhere to InterAction Member Standards, and pay dues annually. See more information on our Member benefits.
Associate Members: Associate Members are eligible to participate in InterAction activities and are required to adhere to InterAction Associate Member Standards, but do not have voting rights. The following types of institutions are eligible to apply for associate membership: academic institutions with development or humanitarian programs, think tanks interested in foreign assistance, foundations that fund relief and development organizations, research institutions with an international focus, and international organizations.
Membership Eligibility
InterAction welcomes Member organizations who share our values on topics such as partnership, humanitarianism, sustainable development, diversity, ethical practice, and gender equity. In addition, Members must pay dues annually and meet the following criteria for regular or associate membership.
Eligibility Criteria
Full Members:
Embody a philosophy that reflects InterAction’s values of partnership, humanitarianism, sustainable development, justice, diversity, ethical practice, and gender equity.
Have an active, voluntary governing board that exercises independent oversight of the professional staff and finances.
Have clearly defined functions and programs with a primary focus on international development assistance, relief, migration, refugee assistance, human rights, environment, and/or public education on such programs.
Demonstrate a high level of professional expertise and experience in implementing programs to accomplish organizational objectives.
Have tax-exempt status under section 501(a) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code and have received such status at least two years prior to membership application.
Operate on the basis of a detailed annual budget approved by the organization’s governing board and publish an annual statement of the organization’s finances, income and expenditures audited and certified by an independent certified public accountant.
Certify compliance with InterAction’s Standards through Self-Certification Plus, or provide compelling reasons for noncompliance, in which case the organization must (1) indicate the duration of noncompliance and (2) take steps to come into compliance.
Associate Members:
Embody a philosophy that reflects InterAction’s values of partnership, humanitarianism, sustainable development, justice, diversity, ethical practice, and gender equity.
Have an active, and informed board of directors or governing body that exercises independent oversight of the professional staff and finances.
Have clearly defined functions with a substantial focus in support of international development assistance.
Have tax-exempt status under section 501 (a) or, a state college or university, Section 170 (c) (1) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, if non-U.S. based, Certificate of registration as a non-profit entity and have received such status at least two years prior to membership application.
Operate on the basis of detailed budget approved by the highest governing body and publish an annual statement of the organization’s finances, income, and expenditures audited and certified by an independent certified public accountant.
Does not meet specific standards in InterAction’s Standards due to operational or governance structure.
Membership Dues
InterAction Members are assessed dues annually based on the organization’s total expenses as reported on the U.S. Internal Revenue Service 990 and audited financial statements, or corresponding financial information in country of incorporation for Members outside the U.S. Membership dues represent approximately 25 percent of InterAction’s total operating budget. Please review our dues policy.
Application
Applications for membership are reviewed and approved by InterAction’s Board of Directors several times per year. To be considered for 2024 membership, applications should be submitted to Burt Blanchard prior to one of the following review period deadlines dates: January 26, May 3, August 9, and November 1.