AALEP WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Since professional associations were first conceived, one of their biggest and most constant challenges has been answering the questions, "Why should I belong? What is in it for me?" AALEP is no exception. And, in the tradition of professional associations around the world, AALEP answers those questions with a question of its own: "That depends. What do you want?"

Do you want the sense of pride and accomplishment of giving back to the profession?

AALEP  is a professional association, and if you consider your profession to be public policy advocacy wouldn’t it make sense to belong to AALEP ? As a member there are many ways that you can make a contribution to your profession, including peer support, volunteer committee work, or even just participating in the conversation. AALEP is proud to publicly recognize those who serve the association and the profession.

Do you want to support your profession by contributing to the body of work guiding it?

AALEP works very hard on defining, developing and promulgating standards for competency in public policy advocacy and associated guidelines and procedures. These standards establish a quality baseline by which public policy advocacy activities are measured.

Do you want to increase your value as a Consultant or to your employer by expanding your warehouse of skills?

AALEP offers a variety of ways members can add to their public policy advocacy education. We plan to organize each year a conference conducted by internationally known speakers as well as provide on a monthly basis high quality educational webinars free to members on a monthly basis. Finally the AALEP website provides on a daily basis informative articles not just about public policy advocacy but covering current global events. In addition members have access to the Members’ area that provide precious resources in the field of public policy advocacy.

Do you want to augment your resource base by expanding your network of business contacts?

Membership in AALEP immediately puts you in contact with a global circle of individuals with similar job responsibilities, questions, concerns and advice. Expanding the circle outward, attendance at AALEP conferences brings members face to face with a global community of like minds.

Do you want to underscore your understanding of the core competencies in public policy advocacy by earning a professional credential?

AALEP offers a unique and in-depth Executive Certificate in Public Policy Advocacy that extends over a six-month period and includes 5 modules . No other Association at EU level delivers such an extensive program. AALEP members receive a substantial discount on the enrolment fee and preparation materials.

Do you want to position yourself for participation in a global marketplace?

AALEP with a worldwide membership and protocols of co-operation entered into with many public policy advocacy associations, distinguished business groups etc. is a perfect place to learn more about cultures, priorities, practices and preferences different from your own. Don't be left behind as the world shrinks. The wise person is prepared for possibilities before they become actualities.

Do you want to help support the continuation of your profession in the years to come?

AALEP is assisting in preparing model curricula for public policy advocacy at the undergraduate and gradual levels. Members' support of the association helps ensure that this type of research takes place, so that the next generation of  professional public policy advocates take their place in the workforce fully trained.

INFORMATION. STANDARDS. CERTIFICATION. GLOBAL PRESENCE. AALEP PROVIDES IT ALL

Why should you belong? Because professional success requires professional resources. As the leading source of professional development, and expertise at EU level AALEP is the professional resource for success in the public policy advocacy field.