Membership FAQ’s

• Who are our members?
• Why become a member?
• What are the different categories of membership?
• What are the benefits of membership?
• How do you become a member?

• Who are our members?

HIP’s membership includes staff and trustees of grantmaking institutions, individual philanthropists, and nonprofit service and advocacy organizations serving Latino communities.  Our members represent a growing network of Latino leaders working to strengthen Latino communities across the Americas. 

While HIP is first and foremost an association of grantmakers, we recognize the contributions which others make to the field and maintain an open organization which includes nonprofits, consultants and academics.  In order to maintain the integrity of our network and to maximize participation at HIP events and gatherings, HIP maintains a strict "No Solicitation" policy.  HIP gatherings, events, convenings, and meetings are not a forum for fundraising and prospecting.   

• Why become a member?

As a member you will occupy a critical place and play a vital role in the field of philanthropy by:

• Continuing to bring issues impacting the Latino community and civil society at large to the forefront of philanthropy
• Stimulating vital discussion about issues directly confronting the Latino community, and thus the larger community
• Collaborating strategically to increase resources for the Latino community
• Increasing the ability to leverage resources

• What are the different categories of membership? 

There are four membership categories:

• Institutional:  Annual dues--$10,000+
• Organizational:  Annual dues--$3,000-$9,999
• Individual:  Annual dues--$250 for one year, $700 for three years
• Associate:  Annual dues--$75 for one year, $175 for three years

• What are the benefits of membership?

For an individual, HIP membership offers:

• A space to network with other Latinos working in philanthropy
• Opportunities for leadership, professional development and philanthropic collaboration 
• Twice-monthly job postings, membership updates, publications and research, as well as access to our online Talent Bank

For an organization, HIP membership offers the opportunity to:

• Demonstrate commitment to the Latino community and its continual development
• Utilize HIP’s support and resources to develop cultural competency within the organization
• Increase diversity and inclusion on staff and board
• Maximize leverage of organizational resources
• Access the second-largest population group in the US and representatives of this core constituency
• Invest in a broader variety of smaller Latino-led organizations, through programs like the Funders’ Collaborative
• Augment knowledge about regional, national and transnational trends
   
•  How do you become a member?

All you need to do is submit a membership application along with your membership dues. 

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