Benefits of joining

As a member of the Academy you benefit from year round knowledge sharing through monthly webcasts delivered by leaders of the field in different aspects of bid and business development activity. In addition weekly bulletins provide insight into bid best practice, share tips and tools to make your proposal activity less stressful and keep you abreast of upcoming events.  Members are able to use the designatory letters for their membership level and the Academy’s logo on business cards and other professional communications. Together these tell your colleagues, clients and prospects that you are committed to excellence in the field of proposals, bids and tenders.

You’re also invited to annual training courses , conferences and ad hoc events to further your professional development and network as you move through the Academy’s membership levels which is recognised on your membership certificate. If you need hands on assistance, our recommended suppliers are happy to help. On renewal you’ll receive a copy of the Academy yearbook which collects articles, best practice and fellowship papers from the past year.

At a glance, membership benefits by level:

Benefit	When?	Student	Associate	Master	Fellow	Scholar
Certificate	On joining	Yes!	Yes!	Yes!	Yes!
Tools & templates	Twice monthly		Yes!	Yes!	Yes!
Webcasts	Twice monthly		Yes!	Yes!	Yes!
Student specials	Monthly	Yes!
Newsletter	Quarterly	Yes!	Yes!	Yes!	Yes!
Conference calls	Quarterly				Yes!
Summer school	Annual		Yes!		Yes!
Conference	Annual	Yes!	Yes!	Yes!	Yes!
Year book	On renewal	Yes!	Yes!	Yes!	Yes!
Chapter events	Ad hoc		Yes!	Yes!	Yes!
Training events	Ad hoc		Yes!	Yes!	Yes!
Affinity offers	Ad hoc	Yes!	Yes!	Yes!	Yes!
Articles	Ad hoc		Yes!	Yes!	Yes!
Special discounts	Ad hoc					Yes!
IPA brand pack	On application			Yes!	Yes!