Membership Fee Structure Plan

Membership Fee Structure Plan

SGCI wishes to adopt a two-year conference cycle, giving us the ability to offer specialized programming in the years between conferences. These include international travel opportunities, exchange portfolios, exhibitions, live virtual events, and more.

This new model also allows for more thoughtful planning of future conference locations and creates space to spotlight key aspects of our mission that matter most to our members.

While membership rates have remained historically low, we must now adjust them to ensure the long-term sustainability of the programs and opportunities we offer. Changes to membership rates are consistent with comparable organizations. 

Why select the 2-Year membership option now?

A year without a conference means a year without essential conference income. This revenue helps cover our growing operational costs—even though we’re 99% volunteer-run. By securing your commitment now, especially with a two-year pledge, you provide us with the financial stability to:

• Lock in more affordable housing options for the conference year
• Negotiate stronger, more cost-effective contracts
• Fund critical needs that sustain our work for all members

Your early support gives us the buffer we need to continue serving the community effectively and responsibly. It’s also a substantial savings!

$25
Sustaining Membership
VOTE: on Board of Directors and organizational decisions
ACCESS: to digital resources and programming via the SGCI website (demos, panels, etc)
ACCESS: to opportunities such as job listings, grants, residencies, etc
CREATE: an Online Profile

$100 Professional/ $50  Student ($175 / $75 two-year discount)
Advocate
ACCESS: to In-Person conference
VOTE: on Board of Directors & organizational decisions
ELIGIBLE:  for Student Fellowships & Sponsored Awards  and inclusion in Graphic Impressions & Social Media 
ACCESS: to Opportunities Page listings: job posts, grants, residencies, etc.
CREATE: an Online Profile
APPLY: to Annual Juried Exhibition
APPLY: to Themed Conference Portfolios, conference panels, INKubators, etc. 
ACCESS: to serve on committees, appointed by the board

Note: Sustaining Members who can not afford Advocate level are encouraged to reach out to us to see if other opportunities are available in terms of service, volunteer time, etc. Please email help@sgcinternational.org

$200 ($375)
Patron
In addition to the benefits of Advocate status, you’re taking one step further with your commitment to supporting the increasing operational costs to deliver our outstanding programs. SGCI is primarily volunteer based and your contributions allow us to succeed!

$1000

Lifetime Membership

A one time membership commitment with all the advantages of the Advocate level. We thank you.

$300
Community Print Shop / Grassroots Organizations
– Exhibit with two tables at SGCI Vendor’s Fair
– Conference access for up to 6 attendees at Advocate level
– Your marketing and logos on the SGCI website and publications
– Option to include your materials in tote bags given to all conference attendees

$500 ($950)
Academic Institutional Patron
– 5 student memberships / students can change in second year
– website listings, logos, college/university promotion
– table presence at Vendor’s Fair for recruitment
– early notification of hotel block reservations

Note: Institutions can purchase multiple AIP’s. This option allows schools to purchase student memberships at a discounted rate and gives your program a greater footprint at the Vendor’s Fair. 

$450
Gallery Membership
– Exhibit with two tables at SGCI Vendor’s Fair
– Conference access for up to 4 attendees
– Your marketing and logos on the SGCI website and publications
– Option to include your materials in tote bags given to all conference attendees

Financial Scenarios Based on 2024/2025 Membership (from 4/10/24-4/1/25)

Note: SGCI currently has well over 3000 members. Of that 3000 just under 30% are up to date on their membership dues. The numbers below are based on the past year’s renewals and joins. If we could increase our renewals even modestly it would make an enormous difference in the financial health of our organization.

Friend: 209 members @ $5/yr= $1045
Advocate Student: 240 members @ $34/yr= $8160
Advocate: 355 members @ $75/yr= $26625
Sustaining: 26 members @ $100/yr= $2600
Patron: 1 member @ $250/yr= $250
Lifetime: 2 members @ $1000 (one time)= $2000
Institutional Patron: 5 members @ $300/yr= $1500

Total: $42180 

All numbers based on ‘24-’25 renewals/joins

One Year memberships with new rates:

Sustaining (new Friend rate): $5225
Advocate Student: $12000
Advocate: $35500
Patron: $5400
Lifetime: $2000
Institutional Patron: $2000
Gallery: ??

Total: $62125

Two Year memberships:

Sustaining: 10450
Advocate Student: 18000
Advocate: 62125
Patron: 10125
Lifetime: $4000
Institutional Patron: $3750
Gallery: ??

Total: $108,250

Many Thanks to our Institutional Members