Membership
Women in Planning & Development (WP&D) is a unique forum for women professionals to expand their professional skills, network, and exchange ideas while contributing to the improvement and development of the Chicagoland area. WP&D offers a variety of membership levels to fit your needs wherever you are in your career journey.
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Individual Membership Benefits
Submit Your Application- Subscription to WP&D newsletters
- Exclusive access to monthly Small Networking Lunches (SNL)
- Invitation to the Annual Membership Appreciation Picnic
- Discounted registration rates to WP&D events including: Professional Development Workshops, Annual Holiday Party, and more
- Opportunity to join WP&D affinity groups
- Opportunity to be featured in our Member Spotlight
- Opportunity to participate in a WP&D Mentor-Mentee program
- Organizational support of women and minority owned businesses for goods and services
List of Services
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Student ($30)List Item 1
For current students and recent graduates (3 mos.) seeking employment. WP&D offers an introduction to a wide network of women outside of the academic environment. In your fellow members, you will find potential mentors, friends, and perhaps a future employer.
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Alumna ($50)
For alumna of the WP&D board, a discounted rate in appreciation of your dedication to the organization.
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Professional ($75)List Item 2
For young professionals and non-profit/public sector professionals. WP&D offers targeted career advancement opportunities and skills training in a more social setting than other organizations.
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Sustaining Professional ($125)List Item 3
For established professionals and women who are able to subsidize the student membership rate.
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Company Package Membership Benefits
Submit Your Application- Membership for up to five (5) employees
- Five (5) complimentary registrations to the Annual Holiday Party
- Company recognition at Professional Development Workshops
- Company promotion on the WP&D website
- Priority job postings on the WP&D website
- Subscription to WP&D newsletters
- Exclusive access to monthly Small Networking Lunches (SNL)
- Invitation to the Annual Membership Appreciation Picnic
- Discounted registration rates to WP&D events including: Professional Development Workshops, Annual Holiday Party, and more
- Organization support of women and minority-owned businesses for goods and services
List of Services
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Company Package ($1000)List Item 1
For organizations looking to support the careers of five women on their staff. Members receive company recognition at events and on the WPD website, as well as complimentary tickets to the Annual Holiday Party. Additional members from the same company can be added for $70 per member.
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NonProfit & MWBE Company Package ($800)List Item 2
For organizations looking to support the careers of five women on their staff. Members receive company recognition at events and on the WPD website, as well as complimentary tickets to the Annual Holiday Party. Additional members from the same company can be added for $70 per member.
Women in Planning and Development (WP&D) is a non-profit corporation under IRS 501(c)(6) with taxpayer ID 36-3862393.
Donations and dues made to WP&D are not tax deductible.
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