Memberships

BECOME A MEMBER TODAY


Members are essential in mobilizing communities while building the Collective


voice to exclusively advocate on behalf of Black and Brown children nationally and


locally while supporting their families. Join our national and local efforts to support


Chicago Metro's children to secure a future full of access to resources, supports, and pathways to


lifelong success. Join today!!



Our members are the backbone of BCDI Chicago Metro. Together, we are able to engage in


important and effective education and advocacy to achieve our mission of improving


and advancing the quality of life for Black children and their families.


Join BCDI Chicago Metro today!


What does membership include?


Discounts on NBCDI's Annual Conference registration.

Discounts for professional development trainings

Access to free professional development opportunities as provided

Recognized as a National Affiliation for Step Up To Quality & Child

Development Associate (CDA)

Annual Black Child Journal

Attendance to BCDI Chicago events

Access to culturally relevant and research-based curricula, resources and

information on literacy, health and wellness, family engagement and

social-emotional development.

Network with thousands of educators, parents and policymakers committed to

ensuring that our children are loved, valued, educated and supported.



TAKE ACTION! ELEVATE THE POWER IN YOUR VOICE! BE A MEMBER TODAY!


Student Member: $25 (must provide a copy of a student ID and/or current transcript)

Regular Member: $40 (includes membership to BCDI-Ohio)

Non-profit Organizational Membership: $250 (includes 7 individual memberships; must supply tax-exempt ID number)

Corporate Membership: $500 (includes 7 individual memberships)

  • Chicago Metro Nonprofit
    Duration
    12 months
    # of card holders
    10
    Package price
    $250

    NBCDI membership gives you access to resources you need to make a positive impact in the lives of Black children and their families – and it allows us to engage in strengths-based, culturally-relevant education and advocacy.

     

    NBCDI Keeps You Connected

    • Villages. Join one of over 20 Villages in communities across the country, with access to a local network of leaders and resources.
    • Networking. Become part of a community of thousands of educators, parents and policymakers committed to ensuring that our children are loved, valued, educated and supported.
    • Social Media. Join our community of educators, parents, researchers and more as you engage with us online.

     

    NBCDI Builds Your Knowledge and Skills

    • Professional Development. Take advantage of dynamic opportunities, including our Annual Conference, to build your skills and expand your knowledge, online and in person.
    • Resources. Access culturally-relevant and research-based curricula, resources and information on literacy, health and wellness, family engagement and social-emotional development. 
    • Advocacy. Become a leader, and participate in national, state and local trainings, events, collaborations and activities in order to ensure that our policymakers are making positive and equitable decisions that support our children, families and communities. 
    • NBCDI Saves You Money
    • Discounts: Receive discounts on NBCDI's Annual Conference registration, all our publications and resources, and more!
  • Chicago Metro Corporate
    Duration
    12 months
    # of card holders
    7
    Package price
    $500

    NBCDI membership gives you access to resources you need to make a positive impact in the lives of Black children and their families – and it allows us to engage in strengths-based, culturally-relevant education and advocacy.

     

    NBCDI Keeps You Connected

    • Villages. Join one of over 20 Villages in communities across the country, with access to a local network of leaders and resources.
    • Networking. Become part of a community of thousands of educators, parents and policymakers committed to ensuring that our children are loved, valued, educated and supported.
    • Social Media. Join our community of educators, parents, researchers and more as you engage with us online.

     

    NBCDI Builds Your Knowledge and Skills

    • Professional Development. Take advantage of dynamic opportunities, including our Annual Conference, to build your skills and expand your knowledge, online and in person.
    • Resources. Access culturally-relevant and research-based curricula, resources and information on literacy, health and wellness, family engagement and social-emotional development. 
    • Advocacy. Become a leader, and participate in national, state and local trainings, events, collaborations and activities in order to ensure that our policymakers are making positive and equitable decisions that support our children, families and communities. 
    • NBCDI Saves You Money
    • Discounts: Receive discounts on NBCDI's Annual Conference registration, all our publications and resources, and more!