- Opportunity to shape national advocacy agenda and outreach
- Access to My.NSGIC online community
- Participation in committee, project, and interest group activities
- Complimentary registration for webinars and other online programming year-round
- Access to the NSGIC Member Directory; customize your own member profile and network directly with other members
Become a Member
All Memberships Include
Public Sector Individual Memberships
State Government
For individuals employed in or representing state government *public sector only*
- Voting privileges as state representative or caucus for state
- Leadership opportunities, including serving on the Board of Directors, serving as a committee chair, and representing NSGIC externally
- Special discount registration rate for the Midyear Meeting and Annual Conference
- Participation in State Caucus (held during Annual Conference and Midyear Meeting, as well as virtually twice per year)
$420
Institutional
For individuals in local, federal, or tribal government; academia; or nonprofit organizations *public sector only*
- Voting privileges as caucus for state (state and local only)
- Leadership opportunities, including serving as a committee chair and representing NSGIC externally
- Special discount registration rate for the Midyear Meeting and Annual Conference
- Participation in State Caucus (held during Annual Conference and Midyear Meeting, as well as virtually twice per year; state and local only)
$420
Associate Membership
Individuals working in the public sector at any level can plug into NSGIC’s work and be part of the NSGIC community *public sector only*
- Discounted registration rates for the Midyear Meeting and Annual Conference
- Access to online resources such as My.NSGIC and the Learning Link
$150
Become a NSGIC Member. Membership Application
Organizational Memberships
State Leaders (5)
- 5 State Government memberships (see benefits above – value of $2100)
- Recognition of State at State Leader level
$1,650
State Leaders (10)
- 10 State Government memberships (see benefits above – value of $4200)
- Recognition of State at State Leader level
$2,750
State Council + 5
- State Government or Institutional memberships within state GIS coordinating council or equivalent (They MUST be active on your state’s council)
- 5 Additional State Government or Institutional memberships that are not participants on their state council
- Recognition of State support for NSGIC at highest possible level
$4,125
Federal Partner
- Unlimited institutional memberships within one federal agency or division
- Recognition of agency at Federal Partner level.
$5,750
Become a NSGIC Member. Membership Application
Private Sector Membership
Embracing the power of public/private partnerships, NSGIC recognizes the contributions of the private sector to the work of state and local government. We welcome the full participation of business partners. Learn more about business partnership here.
Retired Membership
Retired Membership is available to those who are completely retired while a NSGIC member in good standing and are no longer actively employed in the geospatial industry or a related sector. Retired members will be eligible to participate with any NSGIC activities open to private sector members. Retired members will no longer owe annual dues to NSGIC, but must be actively engaged and contributing to the organization to maintain their retired membership status.
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Why Join NSGIC?
Community
Community is by far the greatest benefit of becoming a NSGIC member. Our online community forums offer year-long opportunities for networking and peer-to-peer mentoring. In addition, members receive special invitations and discounted rates for NSGIC Annual Conferences and Midyear Meetings, where invaluable in-person relationships are built.
Leadership
NSGIC members are invited to develop their leadership skills by serving on one of our committees, working groups, or on the board of directors. Members may also serve as a NSGIC representative to partner organizations. Leadership within the organization is encouraged and recognized each year at our Annual Conference Awards Ceremony and through featured digital content.
Advocacy
NSGIC has been at the forefront of geospatial policy and resource development for more than 25 years, with advocacy work intended to help multiple levels of government implement the best possible policies. Members serve as the foundational force behind NSGIC’s national advocacy agenda.
Resources
Members have access to a treasure trove of resources stored on the NSGIC website. Available resources include invitations to free webinars and access to recordings of past webinars, discussion forum archives, a member directory and library, job openings and funding opportunities.