New Membership Model
Since our founding in 2021, Technologists for the Public Good has operated as a grassroots association of professional technologists making a big impact in communities across the nation. With our new membership model, we are able to deliver even more value to you as a community.
Membership Costs
Our dues-based membership model enables us to provide expanded value to our members, be responsible stewards of our members' trust, and continue to build long-term stability for this community.
Memberships start at $150 per year, with dues payable online. Members are required to agree and adhere to our Code of Conduct.
We’re committed to providing access to as many people as possible. To help make that happen, we are offering discounts at multiple levels, as well as multiple ways to pay.
One-Time Payment: If you’re interested in paying the full $150 upfront, please continue to our Membership Options page.
Monthly Installments: If $12.50 per month makes more sense for you, then you’ll have the ability to split the $150 into monthly installments on our Membership Options page.
50% Discount: If $150 isn’t feasible, we are currently offering a 50% discount, making the total $75 per year. There are no requirements to access this rate – if you say you need it, you do. Select the Annual Membership, Discounted on our Membership Options page.
Free of Charge: If $75 still isn’t feasible, we also offer a sponsored membership free of charge. Please submit a Sponsored Membership Application. You will be notified by TPG if you are approved.
Additional options are also available, including discounts for organizations looking to purchase in bulk and support for anyone navigating employer benefits that might subsidize or cover the cost of your membership. Email us to learn more about these options.
Benefits of Becoming a Member
Stay up-to-date on significant achievements and relevant information that make an impact in your work.
Grow as a person and as a professional while building lifelong connections.
Share meaningful dialogue in collaboration with other technologists to discuss difficult challenges.
Listen as technologists go in-depth about project developments, innovations, and workflows.
Learn about new processes and how to communicate their impact.
Connections
Networking Opportunities: Connect with other public interest technology professionals across sectors, disciplines, and geographies - online and in-person.
Support From Our Community: Join a community of people who share your goals and are dedicated to making a difference in the civic tech space.
Collaboration and Ingenuity: Have conversations and collaborate on initiatives that aim to solve the biggest problems in public interest technology.
And more:
Access to community forums
Member-only newsletter
Participation in TPG’s Annual Meeting
Inclusion in and access to our membership directory
Find other members working in your geographic area
Member orientation to the field
Staff introductions to other members
Personalized support in navigating the field
Professional Development
Mentorship programs: Get one-on-one guidance on your career path from experienced technologists and civic leaders; opportunities available for early career and executives. And coming soon, small group learning circles.
Exclusive Workshops and Events: Take part in member-only workshops, networking events, and convenings.
Discounts and Early Access: Receive reduced prices and early access on paid events, workshops, and special opportunities offered by TPG and partner organizations.
Job and Contract Referrals and Speaking Opportunities: Referrals can help you get more exposure and access career advancement opportunities in the field.
Professional Development Resources: You will have access to a growing set of learning materials, such as recorded webinars, publications, and best practices.
And more:
Resume reviews from professionals with first-hand experience
Access to the TPG Workforce Survey
Member-only spotlights
Volunteer opportunities
Communities of practice
Leadership
Lead the field: Seats on the TPG Board of Directors, committees, and working groups are only available to members.
Choose our Directors: Members have the exclusive ability to vote for the TPG Board of Directors.
Build the Field: Support the development of TPG’s field building and advocacy work.
Timing and Renewals
Member dues will be collected upon joining TPG, and renewed on a yearly basis from the date of joining.
Organizational Memberships
We're offering organizations and institutions of varying sizes the opportunity to purchase blocks of memberships for their staff. If your organization is interested in this program, then send us email.
We are committed to monitoring, evaluating, and communicating the impact of this new membership model on accessibility, equity, and alignment with our mission.
Membership Means More
CAPACITY
Building resiliency for our members to work more efficiently within and in support of government agencies.
COLLABORATION
Creating more opportunities to work together to improve public service outcomes.
COMMUNITY
Developing more spaces and programs to continue to learn from one another.
EXCHANGE
Providing more opportunities to share best practices and learn from other practitioners in the field.
INNOVATION
Working together to drive even more tangible improvements to public service initiative.
Why we're moving to this new model
1. Expanding value
We’re making this shift to expand our services to provide more value to members. An active membership association will be able to provide a more robust and supportive environment that can meet the needs of technologists serving the public interest.
2. Responsible stewardship
Our highest priority is serving members’ needs and creating more valuable programming and opportunities to work together, all to help our members grow. Investments from membership itself enable us to do this even better.
3. Building long-term stability
Our goal as an association is to build a consistent, diverse, sustainable, and long-term community that continues to thrive with ever-greater experiences. To accomplish this goal, our financial support must itself also be consistent, diverse, and sustainable. This new membership model enables us to move toward long-term financial stability, meaning more long-term programming for our members.
Member Testimonials
“Volunteering with TPG has been my way of applying my energy to help grow and shape not only the organization, but the discourse in the civic tech field in general. It’s been a very rewarding experience.”
“I wanted to get more involved in the civic tech community, to connect with like-minded individuals that are passionate about making public services work better.”
“Through TPG I can work in a collaborative environment, make a positive impact, continue professional growth and learning, drive meaningful change, and maintain my commitment to social justice.”