Membership Application

Eligibility: age 21+, full-time enrollment in undergraduate or graduate educational program

Benefits: 

• Inclusion in member directory
• Member-level pricing to IBA events 
• Member-level pricing for one person to premier events (Business Leaders Luncheon and Annual IBA Holiday Party)
• Free access for one person to all ConnX throughout the year

Experienced professionals seeking to give back to the community, engage in mentorship, and/or participate in social events.

Eligibility: A young professional is between the ages of 21 and 35 years old 

Benefits: 

• Informal facilitator networking program (matching up young professionals and retirees together)
• Referral program to bring in other YP to our events
• Programming with other YP groups and co facilitating events 

• Eligibility: Nonprofit organization, with established partnership
• Benefits:
  • Can send representatives to events at member pricing
  • Educational workshops focused on the nonprofit sector (ex: grant writing, fundraising, and nonprofit management)
  • Join network of other LGBTQ+ and allied nonprofit organizations in the greater Philadelphia region to further build connections and support

Eligibility: LGBTQ+ individuals and allies, including business owners who do not seek certification, ERG leaders, and others in the business world.  

Benefits: 

• All benefits of student members 
• Guest pass: bring a friend to ConnX for free 
• Access to private LinkedIn group to network with onlineAccess to participate in relevant IBA groups, such as the ERG leadership networking group
• Invitations to regular events, such as the quarterly ERG roundtable discussion
• Opportunity to host collaborative programing with the IBA
• Opportunity to be featured in a “New Member Spotlight” 
• Direct link to your info and/or web page from member directory
• Opportunities to post jobs and internships on the TransWork Job Bank

Eligibility: 

This level is suited for small businesses owners that are seeking LGBTBE Certification and/or other business growth opportunities, especially those who might have started their business < 3 years ago. If joining the IBA for the first time, folks can join at a lower cost ($250) and after the 1st year they can be bumped up to the full level of $350.

Benefits: 

• All benefits of Community Members
• NGLCC LGBTBE Certification costs waived ($899) for your business
• Promotion on IBA Social Media platforms
• Member pricing ticket pricing for 3 people to IBA premier events (Business Leaders Luncheon and Holiday Party)
• Free access to ConnX for three people (plus their guests) throughout the year
• Discounted rates for advertising, sponsorship, and event hosting
• Business development webinars and workshops (e.g., marketing, financial literacy, legal support)
• Added to “VIP Vendor List” (priority referral to companies looking for LGBTQ+ businesses)
• Opportunity to participate in Chamber’s "LGBTQ+ Business of the Month" feature
• Access to mentorship programs for business growth (ex: Channel Partners Events, Capability Statement Workshops)

Eligibility: INSERT WAYS TO QUALIFY: Size of business, number of employees, revenue

Benefits: 

• All Small Business Owner benefits
• Opportunity to participate in Chamber’s “LGBTQ+ Business of the Month” OR "Ally Business of the Month" feature on social media, newsletter
• 2 complimentary tickets to 1 IBA signature event (Business Leaders Luncheon OR Holiday Party)
• Corporate profile and branding on Chamber website and events
• Sponsorship opportunities for high-profile events (ERG Summit, Supplier Diversity Day, Business Roundtables)
• Complimentary sponsorship opportunities for ConnX events
• 1 free inclusion training for employees
• Access to corporate networking events with local and national leaders in the LGBTQ+ community
• Ability to participate in joint advocacy efforts with other corporations and organization
• Ability to cover the costs of a new member’s fee to join
• Smaller group events for targeted sub-groups (i.e. real estate members, attorneys, etc)