Bold New Strategy
The global pandemic solidified the critical role philanthropy plays in supporting our communities. In this time of increased need, IPA's ongoing efforts to connect, inspire, and amplify the vital work of our members is more important than ever. Like our members across Indiana, IPA has stepped up services and activities. These efforts are aligned with IPA's bold new strategic plan, where we have worked tirelessly to:
IPA has seen record numbers of engagement and positive feedback from members who have embraced new ways to connect through peer communities, issue collaboratives, and meetings with policymakers. Members are sharing ways they are taking action and using insights gleaned from IPA learning events and communications. IPA has also stepped up its media presence to showcase philanthropy's tremendous role in Indiana's recovery and resilience efforts.
Amidst such a challenging year, it has been our pleasure to better serve you.
Changes Effective 2022
IPA has been able to maintain consistent membership dues for almost a decade while annual inflation has crept up and programs have expanded under an ambitious strategic plan. To continue your growing benefits and expand the network, IPA must also update our dues.
To adjust for those shifts and simplify our membership categories, the IPA Board of Directors has authorized the first new dues structure in eight years, which will take effect in 2022 (dues remain unchanged in 2021—the upcoming renewal cycle).
We recognize the budgetary constraints all organizations face and made it a priority to give you notice of this change one year in advance.
We do not make the decision to change our dues structure lightly—this update was benchmarked against other Indiana associations and our peer philanthropy serving organizations in other states. It has been examined closely by our staff, IPA member volunteers, and the Board of Directors who all determined this move was appropriate, reasonable, and the best direction for IPA and our members.
2022 Dues Structure
| RANGE OF ANNUAL PHILANTHROPIC GIVING | ANNUAL DUES |
|---|---|
| $199,999 or below | $500 |
| $200,000 – $499,999 | $750 |
| $500,000 – $999,999 | $1,250 |
| $1,000,000 – $1,499,999 | $2,550 |
| $1,500,000 – $1,999,999 | $3,150 |
| $2,000,000 – $2,999,999 | $4,450 |
| $3,000,000 – $4,999,999 | $6,950 |
| $5,000,000 – $6,999,999 | $9,500 |
| $7,000,000 – $9,999,999 | $12,650 |
| $10 million or above | $15,500 |
The rates shown above are applicable to all members that do not fall within a student or professional advisor category. Amounts are based on total annual philanthropic giving. For members headquartered outside of Indiana, dues are based on philanthropic giving within Indiana. This dues structure accounts for rate of inflation since the previous dues adjustment.
Specialty Categories
- Student Membership: $25
- Professional Advisor Membership: $1,000 per organization
Honorary Membership is offered to distinguished individuals within the field of philanthropy, including retired grantmakers not currently serving on a board of an IPA member. Contact membership@inphilanthropy.org to learn more.