Quarterly practitioner roundtables
Four facilitated virtual discussions each year addressing practical challenges, emerging issues, and lessons from colleagues.
Membership
Strengthen your practice.
Connect with your profession.
Membership in the National Association of Intergovernmental Affairs Professionals is designed for professionals who manage relationships between local government and other levels of government.
Who belongs here
Professional membership will be open to employees of local governments and local public entities whose responsibilities include intergovernmental affairs, legislative relations and advocacy, federal or state government relations, or regional governmental coordination.
Eligible employers include counties, municipalities, regional governmental bodies, school districts, special districts, and public authorities.
Your responsibilities determine eligibility. You do not need a particular title or a position devoted exclusively to intergovernmental affairs.
The membership offer
Planned membership benefits
Professional connections
An opt-in member directory and opportunities for introductions to practitioners with relevant experience.
Practical resources
A collection of examples, templates, and session materials to support your work, contributed and shared with permission.
Federal funding intelligence
An individual FedGrantHub subscription for eligible active government employees during their paid membership term. Employer-wide access is separate.
Conference savings
Member registration pricing for the annual conference. Registration, travel, and lodging are purchased separately.
A voice in the association
Opportunities to suggest programming, contribute resources, lead discussions, and participate in member governance.
Core services will begin when paid membership opens. Request information to receive enrollment details.
Additional membership categories
Other ways to participate
Elected officials
A category for local elected officials interested in intergovernmental affairs, professional programming, and the annual conference.
Affiliates
A category for consultants, association professionals, and others whose work supports local government intergovernmental affairs.
Details and dues for these categories will be announced before enrollment opens. Some discussions and governance opportunities will be reserved for professional members.
Be part of the profession
Stay connected as we take shape.
Receive information about membership, programs, and the inaugural conference.