If you have any questions regarding membership renewal, including how to change your member level, please call our office 212.265.7650 or email.
To review WID’s level descriptions please see below.
WID's membership base is made up of over 500 women at all phases of their Development careers.
We boast a diverse representation of organization types in the greater New York area, including: higher education; consulting; healthcare; arts; social and community services; primary and secondary education; cultural; and youth development.
JOINING?
We are delighted to welcome you to Women In Development, New York! We hope you will take advantage of the many benefits of membership, and we look forward to seeing you at one of our events or programs soon.
Membership Opportunities
There’s a place for all women in development at WID. Where do you belong?
WID now offers recurring payments for Member and President’s Council levels. If you are joining WID for the first time, select your preferred membership level with “auto pay” listed next to it. Renewing your membership? Click here for instructions on how to change your level to a recurring option. If you would like to sign up for recurring payments prior to your renewal date, please contact the WID Office at widny@widny.org.
STUDENT
Annual Dues: $50
Student level members are full-time undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at an accredited two or four-year degree-granting, certificate or diploma program or have graduated within the past 12 months. Benefits include all standard membership benefits with the exception of holding a WID office or boardship.
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL
Annual Dues: $75
Young Professionals are under 30 years of age at the time of joining WID. They may renew their membership annually until reaching 30 years of age when they would become Members. Young Professionals are typically working in development or a related field, seeking a development position, or in school.
MEMBER
Annual Dues: $150
Members are over 30 years of age at the time that they join WID or renew their membership. Members are typically working in development or a related field, coaching, consulting, seeking a development position, pursuing a career change, or in school.
PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL
Annual Dues: $225
President’s Council members have worked in development or a related field for 10 years or more. Members are typically senior-level practitioners, non-profit management leaders, coaches, consultants, and academics. Members help support WID financially while enjoying unique opportunities for thought leadership, growth, and giving back to the profession.
EMERITA
Annual Dues: $75
Emerita members have worked in development or a related field, are no longer pursuing full-time employment, or have retired. Emerita membership offers ongoing engagement with a professional community and opportunities to help shape the rising generation.
What does it mean to be a WID member?
- Access to an amazing network of industry colleagues and peers through our exclusive Membership Directory
- Special access to members-only events (including our Annual Meeting and an exclusive series, Candid Conversations)
- Discounted pricing on all WID events including keynote speaker luncheons, the Woman of Achievement luncheon, career advancement meet-ups and more
- Targeted newsletters that address our unique professional interests and needs
- Exclusive access to local and regional networking meet-ups in your neighborhood
What some of our members say about us:
“The women in WID are smart, generous with their time and extremely professional. I recommend WID to other women in the field all the time.”
“WID has provided me wonderful opportunities to broaden my skill set while making lifelong connections with other development professionals.”
“WID has been a phenomenal resource for me – both professionally and personally. The women of WID have provided invaluable support as I have advanced in my career. And my past two jobs have come from connections in the WID network.”
“I am so impressed by the WID luncheons and the open way you encourage networking. It’s a great strength of WID and I have met some terrific women at your events. Thank you!”
Please choose your membership level from the list below & complete the online application.
WID now offers recurring payments for Member and President’s Council levels. If you are joining WID for the first time, select your preferred membership level with “auto pay” listed next to it. Renewing your membership? Click here for instructions on how to change your level to a recurring option. If you would like to sign up for recurring payments prior to your renewal date, please contact the WID Office at widny@widny.org.
If you have questions about your membership, please email or call 212.265.7650.
Gaining a better understanding of our membership and providing programs that are tailored to member needs and interests are priorities for WID. With this in mind, we are now introducing the opportunity to share more detailed demographic data in the application below. We sincerely hope that you will take the time to complete all of the following questions.