Individual Membership
BNID’s individual membership connects international development professionals and graduate students across Greater Boston — bridging practitioners from the nonprofit, public, private, consulting, and academic sectors. Members gain access to a professional network of 6,000+ practitioners, peer learning opportunities, and programming designed to support career growth and meaningful connections across the field.
Membership Benefits
Individual members receive a wide range of benefits, including:
- Discounted event registration — member pricing on all BNID events including the annual Global Changemakers Salon
- Professional development programming — free or discounted access to webinars, workshops, panels, and roundtable discussions on current trends and skills in international development
- Networking events — coffee hours, sector-specific meetups, and themed events connecting you with peers across Greater Boston
Membership Rates
- Professionals: $95 per year
- Graduate/Undergraduate students: $50 per year (must register with a .edu email address)
Are you a student at a Boston-area university? If your institution is a BNID University Member, you may have free access to BNID programming. Check with your department or international affairs office — or contact us to find out.
Who is eligible for a membership?
Individual membership is intended for professionals and graduate students with experience in the international development sector. If you’re new to the field, we encourage you to attend one of our public events to get to know the community first.