When you join SID-United States as an individual member, you are instantly connected to a global network of professionals representing all facets of international development.
Join the SID-US network as an Institutional Member to link up with hundreds of organizations working in international development. All employees of Institutional Members have full access to SID-US benefits.
We are a neutral, inclusive, and diverse network of individuals and organizations, including bilateral and multilateral institutions, the private sector, non-governmental organizations, academia, think tanks, small businesses, and more.
Join SID-US and become a member of our valued community of practice. Begin offering your insights and knowledge and hear the innovative new approaches to the challenges the development community faces each day. You can join the network as an individual member or as an institutional member which provides membership access to your organization's employees.
SID-US offers discounts for individual and Institutional Memberships. If you are joining as an individual member, we offer discounts for retirees, young professionals, full-time students, veterans, recent refugees in the United States, and former Foreign Service Nationals. If you are a recent refugee or former Foreign Service National please email us for a coupon code.
If you are joining as an Institutional Member, we offer discounts for organizations based in an ODA Recipient Country with an annual revenue of less than $250,000. Please refer to OECD’s DAC list of ODA Recipients to determine if your organization is eligible.
Participate in cutting-edge dialogue with international development thought leaders, practitioners, and key policymakers.
Connect with thousands of international development professionals around the world at our events, through our member directory, LinkedIn communities, and member-led groups.
Access our virtual programming, watch past event recordings, or read our event summaries from anywhere in the world at any time.
Gain access to member exclusive events and groups, such as our Annual Membership Meeting, Networks, and Affinity Groups.
Connect and engage with international development organizations, institutions, and thought leaders around the world.
Receive member discounts to our Conference, Career Fairs, Annual Dinner, and other paid programming.
Employees of Institutional Members have access to all SID-US member benefits.
Advertise and promote news, events, jobs, and more through our weekly newsletter, social media, and website. Institutional Members also receive discounts on the cost of sponsorship for events like our Career Fairs, Annual Conference, Annual Dinner, and more.
Access to special Institutional Member-only events, such as USAID networking receptions, C-Suite meetings, and high-level off-the record meetings.
Highlight your organization's expertise and build staff capacity by speaking at an event or leading our member-led groups.
Recruit high-caliber professionals through our Career Fairs, job listing, and networking events. Institutional Members receive discounts for exhibiting or sponsoring our Career Fair and other events.
University Institutional Members receive 30 complimentary virtual tickets to our Annual Conference and Career Fairs to share with students and recent graduates. Students of university Institutional Members will receive one-year complimentary individual membership if they join within six months of graduation.