Membership and Benefits

Members of IPEMA are individuals, students, organizations, and suppliers dedicated to emergency management to protect against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from all hazards and threats to Illinois.

Membership Levels

Membership to the Illinois Professional Emergency Management Association (IPEMA) includes discounted access to specific events, and access to all activities conducted by IPEMA. All members shall also be eligible to cast a representative vote in Association elections and other voting matters identified in the bylaws.

All memberships are valid from the time of payment until March 30th of each year. No automatic recurring payments will occur.

Individual Membership

$45.00 - 1 year membership

IPEMA Individual Membership may submit an application to be invoiced for payment.

Individual Application

Student Membership

$45.00 - 1 year membership

IPEMA Individual Membership may submit an application to be invoiced for payment. Need-based financial assistance may be available upon request and approval.

Student Application

Bulk Membership

Discounted Price - 1 year membership

Bundle (5+ members from one organization)

A Bulk Membership offers a discounted rate for individuals who are members of another professional organization. Groups of 5+ from the same organization can apply for this membership. The organization applying will be invoiced for the payment.

Ask about our special rate pricing.

Bulk Application

Private-Sector / Corporate Partnership

Price established by Board - 1 year membership

A Private-Sector / Corporate Partnership offers an opportunity for Private-Sector / Corporate Partners to engage in meaningful dialogue with our members and community. This partnership entails invitation to: all general member meetings, discounted access to member events, discounted sponsorship opportunities, and participation as a non-voting advisory role within IPEMA discussions and committees.

Private-Sector / Corporate Partnership Application

Pay Your Dues Today!

Pay your dues by all major forms of card and digital payments through our partnership with Zeffy. Zeffy is a no-cost option available to non-profit organizations that ensures you or IPEMA never have to pay a processing fee.

If you do not wish to pay a percentage fee for Zeffy services, under "Help keep Zeffy free..." click "17%" and change it to "Other"; enter "0" if asked.

For those that wish to pay in cash or through check services, please reach out through our "Contact Us" section to coordinate this processing.

Zeffy Membership Page