CAI's National Corporate Membership provides you the opportunity to affiliate and network with all CAI chapters (58 chapters as of September, 2007) through one convenient membership.

This premier membership can help you:

1. Expand your business contacts,
2. Dramatically increase your client base, and
3. Grow your company nationally.

Download an application (PDF)

CAI's membership includes thousands of decision-makers who routinely purchase products and services from other CAI members. As a National Corporate Member, you'll have access to targeted grassroots networking and marketing opportunities with CAI members across the country in all CAI chapters. You'll be able to participate in national and chapter events, seminars, and committees. Plus, you can expand your business and gain maximum exposure through our extensive marketing opportunities such as sponsorships, advertising, exhibiting, and more.

Who should join as a National Corporate member?

• National companies with local representatives or franchise across the country.
• Providers of professional services, such as attorneys, insurance providers, builders and developers, lenders, bankers, and reserve study providers.
• Suppliers of products and services such as website and Internet software, roofing, pools, playgrounds, recreational equipment, management software, satellite dishes, cable services, paint and building materials, and more.
• Companies wanting direct access to potential clients in all 58 chapters.
• Companies wanting to be informed of chapter trade shows and events, and receive member discounts on advertising in chapter publications or exhibiting at chapter tradeshows. (Member benefits vary by chapter, please consult the local chapter. CAI's 58 chapters cumulatively hold over 1,000 local events annually.)
• Companies with representatives in field or branch offices that will benefit from being personally involved in CAI chapters (by networking at chapter events and participating in committees).

National Corporate Member Benefits

The National Corporate Membership fee of $10,000 per year (a total value of $35,000) includes the following national and chapter benefits and services:

• One membership with each CAI chapter including subscription to chapter publications. (a total value of $16,080 or a 45% savings off the regular multi-chapter membership price)
• Chapter member benefits may include a listing in the chapter membership directory, opportunities to sponsor local events, advertise, receive member discounts on education programs and networking events, serve on volunteer leadership committees, exhibit at local trade shows, and more.
• One subscription to Common Ground, CAI's bi-monthly magazine, with a circulation of 28,000 for each primary contact of each chapter (one subscription per unique contact—up to 58 subscriptions).
• Company profile and logo on the National Corporate Member page of the CAI website, www.caionline.org.
• Access to CAI's Members Only section of the website, (www.caionline.org),
• including our eAdvocacy center, message board and research library.
• Subscription to FastTracks (CAI's monthly e-newsletter to all members—one subscription per contact).
• One listing in the online National Service Directory of product and service providers on CAI's national website.
• Member discounts on advertising and exhibiting at the national level.
• Member pricing on professional designation and education courses.
• Recognition at CAI's National Conference to spotlight your support of CAI throughout the year.
• Thank you meet and greet event at CAI's National Conference.
• Prime booth location at CAI's National Conference (for those who have purchased an exhibit booth).
• Recognition in Common Ground and Leadership Update as a premier National Corporate Member when you join.
• Competent, courteous and free assistance from CAI Direct, your CAI customer care team.
• One mailing list rental per year (subject to rental agreement restrictions).
• Two free job postings in CAI's online state-of-the-art Job Market. Job Market is easy, effective and low-cost way to find experienced professionals for your organization.

How to Join

For details on how you can start your membership, call CAI Direct at (888) 224-4321 (M–F, 9–6:30 ET) or download an application (PDF). The annual membership fee of $10,000 (a total value of $16,080—or a 45% savings off the regular multi-chapter membership price) includes one national membership and membership in all 58 CAI chapters. Your invoice will also include the mandatory LAC contribution of $405 (see below) and a $250 contribution to CAI's Foundation for Community Association Research—a tax deductible donation to a 501(c)(3) organization.

A National Corporate Membership is an essential investment for your company. In today's competitive marketplace, gaining easy access to the right audience can make the difference between success and failure.

Download an application (PDF) and join today!

The member company name has to be the same for all chapter memberships. Only one member contact per chapter listing. All memberships share the same expiration date. One renewal invoice of $7500 (plus the mandatory LAC fee—see below, and the Foundation for Community Association Research contribution) is sent annually to the corporate billing contact. The number of CAI chapters may vary.

A $15 advocacy support fee per state will be added to the National Corporate Membership. The $15 advocacy support fee is the primary source of funds for CAI's legislative and regulatory efforts. All fees from members in states with an authorized CAI Legislative Action Committee (LAC) (there were 27 state LACs as of Jaunuary 1, 2004) directly support the LACs' efforts to represent and protect members in those states.