MEMBERSHIP

We welcome all eligible governmental public service employees to join Blacks In Government. Membership is open to municipal, county, state, as well as federal government employees.

Types of Membership

If you care about making a difference in your workplace or in your community, and if you want to develop yourself personally and professionally, then BIG is for you. Membership categories:

Regular Member - any employee or retiree of Federal, State, Local government; ($35 annual National dues, $10 annual Region/Chapter dues).
Associate Member - any person who is in accord with the principles, policies, and objective of the organization. You receive all rights & privileges of membership except those of voting and holding office; ($25 annual National dues, $10 Region/Chapter dues)
Associate Student - Any undergraduate student who is not qualified to be a regular member and is enrolled in an accredited college or university may become a student member of BIG ($20 annual National dues; $10 annual Region/Chapter dues)
Lifetime member - any person who is in accord with the principles, policies, and objectives of the organization, but must be a qualified regular member to vote and hold elective office. ($325 one-time National dues, $10 annual Chapter dues)

Chapter membership is contingent upon national membership - initiated through a common chapter application.

Benefits of Membership

Become a part of a strong national professional organization
Develop management skills that could help improve your career
Develop or enhance your leadership skills
Participate in networking events and build new relationships
Participate in regional and national professional development and educational training programs
Participate in developing solutions to common problems facing African-Americans in the workplace