Membership
Women in Planning & Development (WP&D) is a unique forum for professional women 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 ApplicationIn addition to the benefits noted below, your membership dues help further our commitment to procuring goods and services from women- and minority-owned local businesses.
- Access to our membership directory and opportunities to meet other professional women in planning and development and grow your professional network
- Subscription to WP&D newsletters
- Exclusive access to monthly Small Talks (members-only events typically held over a lunch hour featuring a guest speaker)
- 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 be featured in our Member Spotlight
- Exclusive access to our job board
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. Additional members can be added at a discounted rate.
- Five (5) complimentary registrations to the Annual Holiday Party
- Company recognition at Professional Development Workshops
- Company promotion on the WP&D website
- Opportunity to list job postings on the WP&D website
- Subscription to WP&D newsletters
- Exclusive access to monthly Small Talks
- Invitation to the Annual Membership Appreciation Picnic
- Discounted registration rates to WP&D events including: Professional Development Workshops, Annual Holiday Party, and more
List of Services
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Company Package ($1000)List Item 1
For organizations looking to support the careers of five or more women on their staff. Members receive company recognition at events and on the WP&D website, as well as up to five complimentary tickets to the Annual Holiday Party. Additional members from the same company can be added for a discounted rate.
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NonProfit & MWBE Company Package ($800)List Item 2
For organizations looking to support the careers of five or more women on their staff. Members receive company recognition at events and on the WP&D website, as well as up to five complimentary tickets to the Annual Holiday Party. Additional members from the same company can be added for a discounted rate.
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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