APPA Membership brochure

APPA Where Educational Facilities Professionals Go to Grow and Lead Education • Certification • Community • Resources • Advocacy

Unlock connections, knowledge, and advocacy that accelerate your success

APPA Membership Facts APPA membership supports not just individuals, but the entire institution. Use this guide to help you better understand the Core Benefits of your APPA membership.

Membership Facts Institutional Memberships 4-Year Higher Education Institution Community/Technical College K–12 (Private / Public) System District / Office

Varies (annual budget) Varies (annual budget) Varies (annual budget) $835

Other Facilities Teams International, Affiliate, Library, Military Base, Museum, Church

Institutional Memberships include full-year access for all employees at your institution.

$835

Region membership dues & event discounts vary by region Institutional Memberships include access for all employees Business Partner Memberships Tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold & Platinum) Representatives Regional Memberships Sponsorship Discount Additional Representatives

$825–$7,500 2-12 Seats 1-6 Regions 10–25% $400 each

Business Partner Member Benefits • Discounted webinar partner rates • Discounted advertising rates • Sponsorship & exhibitor opportunities • Social Media Spotlights

10–25% 10–25% Varies $150-$500 (by tier)

Included Benefits (All Membership Types) Professional Development • Discounted event registration for APPAU & Annual Conference • Discounted Professional Development Programs • Discounted CEFP Certification Exam • Advisors & FMEP Program Rates

Varies (by tier)

APPA Advisors offers trusted, peer-driven consulting services exclusively tailored to the unique challenges of educational institutions.

Apply for scholarships that support professional development, event attendance, and educational advancement.

Varies (by memb. type) Included Varies

Publications & Resources • Facilities Manager Magazine • InsideAPPA Newsletter • FPI (Industry benchmarking data and tools) • Access to Whitepapers • Body of Knowledge (BOK) • Free APPA-hosted Webinars • Bookstore Discounts

Included Included Varies (by memb. type) Included Included Included Included

Career & Networking • Discounted JobExpress job board • Volunteer opportunities and leadership roles • Access to the APPA Community • Access to the APPA Membership Directory

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Renewal Period for all Membership Types

12 Months

3

Each Business Partnership Member tier offers more representatives, region access, & sponsorship discounts.

Amplify your brand through sponsorship opportunities at APPA events, programs, and initiatives.

Region dues are defined as a percentage of your APPA dues, and range from 15-36%

Save significantly on registration for APPAʼs Annual Conference & APPAU with exclusive member pricing available.

Access Facilities Manager magazine and InsideAPPA with in-depth articles, trends, and association news tailored to members.

Access complimentary live and on-demand webinars featuring industry experts and timely facilities management topics.

Members may submit yearly data in the FPI Annual survey & receive detailed benchmarking insights comparing your institution to others.

FPI Participating members get the full report free & non participating members can buy an anonymized one-year report.

Access the Body of Knowledge, a curated library of research, standards, and practical guidance for facilities professionals.

Purchase APPA publications at member-discounted rates at the Bookstore.

Thought Leaders Report dedicated to discussions on the future of higher education and the impacts on educational facilities.

Gain recognition through APPA awards that celebrate excellence, innovation, and leadership in facilities management.

Professional Development Programs Include Leadership Academy, Institute for Facilities Management, Supervisorʼs Toolkit, Invest in Success & T3.

Connect with peers across higher education through the APPA Community, enabling collaboration and networking.

Post job openings on APPA JobExpress to reach a targeted audience of higher education facilities professionals.

Increase visibility by being featured in social media spotlights, highlighting achievements, projects, or initiatives.

Earn the Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) credential to demonstrate expertise & commitment to the profession.

Get involved through committees, chapters, and leadership roles that shape the future of APPA and the profession.

Receive discounted access to partner webinars that expand learning opportunities beyond APPA programming.

Leverage Feathrʼs digital retargeting tools to reach a digital audience with precision and measurable impact.

Promote your organization through advertising opportunities in APPA publications and digital platforms.

FPI (Facilities Performance Indicators) access to an anonymized version of the report (one-year data) for

APPA MEMBERSHIP

“With APPA, I have a network. I have people I can call when I have a question. APPA opened doors I didn’t know existed.”

- Mary Grube, AVP of Finance/Controller, St. Mary’s College of Maryland

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