How to Become a Member- An Invitation to Join

Thinking of becoming a member or already a member? Association members have the ability to update their own directory information, post job listings, update this site with ongoing promotions, and download resources and the latest newsletter.

How to Become a Member: You are welcome to apply for membership within the Assets Alliance if you meet the following three criteria:

• You have had direct experience as a practitioner designing, establishing, staffing, or managing an IDA or asset-building initiative.
• You have provided technical assistance (paid or voluntary) to IDA or asset-building initiatives.
• You are currently in the position to provide technical assistance in the IDA and asset-building field.

The following are examples of initiatives/programs that are included in asset-building.
+ Homeownership Training, Counseling and Incentive Programs
+ Microenterprise Training and Products
+ Community Cooperative Enterprises (for profit business that feeds surplus cash back to meeting community needs)
+ Earned Income Tax Credit/Free Tax Preparation Initiatives
+ Financial Education
+ Links to or provision of affordable financial products
+ Savings and match programs for children and youth
+ Asset protection services/anti-predatory lending initiatives
+ Access to public benefits
+ Access to retirement benefits (employer-sponsored or otherwise)
+ Post-secondary education supports
+ Credit counseling/debt management services

Note: Asset-building is a new and evolving field. This is not meant to serve as an exhaustive list.

Assets Alliance Mission, Goals and Values

Interested in Alliance membership?

Use the on-line interest form to request additional information about membership. Our membership coordinator will contact you as soon as possible. Alternatively, you can download an application and submit it to our membership coordinator for review.