What are GISF members and associates?
GISF’s members and associates comprise a range of organisations working to support our shared vision. By this, we mean that they are all non-profit organisations that seek to improve lives and reduce suffering. The joining criteria and benefits differ slightly between GISF members and associates.
Membership eligibility
To be eligible for GISF membership, your organisation must be an operational NGO working in more than one country.
Organisations accepted for membership have access to all benefits. This includes voting rights to determine the governance of GISF.
Associate eligibility
Associate status allows other organisations working in the public interest to support GISF’s vision. For a reduced fee, they receive access to some of GISF’s events and services. Associates have no voting rights with regards for GISF’s governance.
Full details on eligibility criteria are available in our Member and Associate Information Pack.
Member and associate benefits
We offer a range of benefits for our members and associates. These include:
- Seats at GISF’s annual Conference and our Autumn Forums.
- Invitations to join GISF’s monthly webinars, as well as roundtable and workshop events.
- Access to GISF’s full library, including resources that aren’t available to the public.
- Access to our fortnightly member and associate newsletter.
- Accounts on the GISF Online Exchange, where you can join groups, post messages, and chat directly with other GISF members and associates.
- Free access to Factal, a breaking news platform that provides alerts and updates on security contexts around the world in real-time.
- And much more!
You can see all benefits in our GISF Members and Associates Information Pack.
Subscription fees
To ensure GISF’s sustainability, we ask our members and associates to pay an annual subscription fee. Our fee structure has five tiers based on organisations’ average annual incomes.
| Annual income | Membership fee | Associate fee |
|---|---|---|
| < €5 m / $5.2 m | €345 / $365 | €242 / $256 |
| €5-15 m / $5.2-15.8 m | €690 / $730 | €483 / $511 |
| €15-40 m / $15.8-43 m | €1,390 / $1,465 | €973 / $1,026 |
| €40-100 m / $43-106 m | €2,195 / $2,310 | €1,537 / $1,617 |
| > €100 m / $106 m | €2,920 / $3,075 | €2,044 / $2,153 |
How to join?
If you are interested in joining the GISF network, please get in touch with us at members@gisf.ngo.
If you are eligible, we will provide an application form for you to complete. For membership applications, you will need two references from existing GISF members.
Our Steering Group reviews and approves applications on a quarterly basis. If your application is successful, we’ll be in touch with all the necessary information to set up your accounts and discuss the benefits you can now enjoy as a member or associate!