Types of Membership
Professional
The vast majority of IABC members are professional members.
A Php 15,000 annual membership fee applies to new and lapsed members.
IABC membership belongs to the member, even if the employer paid for it. If the employer pays for the membership and the member moves to another employer, the member retains IABC membership for the duration of the year and can renew without paying a reinstatement fee. The former employer (who paid for the membership) can also arrange to have a successor "assume" the remainder of the paid membership (if there are three or more months remaining on the membership). If the member is changing positions within the same organization or has a 500 Club membership, this policy does not apply.
Corporate Package
Corporate packages offer discounts to five or more employees from the same company. To initiate a package, please see our corporate package information page.
A higher value "Gold Plus" package is also available, offering on-site training, PR opportunities for the company, and special pricing on IABC products and events.
Gold Package (for 31 - 50 employees)
Gold Plus Package(flat fee of US$16,000, up to 50 employees)
Silver Package(for 16 - 30 employees)
Bronze Package(for 5 - 15 employees)
The 500 Club
So-named because only 500 members will be allowed to participate, the 500 Club offers lifetime membership in IABC. The 500 Club is closed, as all slots have been taken.
Student
Student memberships are available to full-time students of colleges, universities and other educational institutions as well as part-time students working toward a degree, or a certificate program in Canada, who are not presently working in the
communication profession.
If you meet the qualifications for a student membership, fill out and submit the student membership application form.
Student Transition
Professionals who have graduated from a degree program from an accredited institution in the last year are eligible for the student transition rate. For student transition members, the regular application fee is waived, and the student pays half of the international dues plus full region and chapter dues. Members can only have one year as a student transition; they must then become professional members at the full professional rate.
To apply for student transition rates, please call our Service Centre at +632 750.5667 or download a transitional membership application PDF file . Applicants will need to fax proof of degree conferral after enrolling with the Service Centre, which can be one of the following:
Dated letter from Registrar on letterhead of an accredited institution stating date of graduation and degree conferred.
Photocopy of diploma from accredited institution stating degree and date conferred.
Photocopy of transcript from accredited institution stating graduation date and degree conferred.
This proof may be faxed to +632 750.5667 after phone enrollment.
Other proof may be considered. Please call our Service Centre at 1-800-776-4222 or +1 415-544-4700 to discuss any other forms of proof
you'd like us to consider.
Retiree
Individuals who have been professional IABC members for at least five years, are retired from employment in the communications industry, and are at least 55 years of age are eligible for retiree status. Please call our Service Centre for current rates at +632 750.5667
Fellow and Honorary:
These membership categories are conferred upon members by the IABC international executive board in recognition of service to IABC and the profession. Nominations can be submitted to headquarters. Contact the Leader Centre at info@iabc.com.ph for more information on submitting nominations.
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