Membership

Grow your network. Strengthen your practice. Share your expertise.

Join a global community dedicated to advancing mentoring. Whether you’re developing a mentoring program, deepening your skills, conducting research, or sharing your expertise, the International Mentoring Association connects you with resources, relationships, and opportunities to support your goals.

IMA offers four membership options to meet the diverse needs of our mentoring community. Explore the benefits, options, and fees below to find the right fit for you. You can join at any time throughout the year.

Membership Benefits

Learn and grow
  • Access practical mentoring resources. Members have access to best practice guidelines, expert insights, research, models, program examples, and articles.
  • Learn on your schedule. Members can access past IMA Webinar recordings, MELD Learning Forum recordings, and Coffee Chat transcripts through the member portal.
  • Stay informed and inspired. Members receive IMA’s members-only Mentor Connect magazine, along with mentoring news, ideas, and opportunities through IMA’s monthly newsletter.
  • Expand your professional learning. Members receive discounted registration for IMA conferences and professional development events.
  • Explore research and publications. Members have access to mentoring resources compiled by fellow IMA members and mentoring experts, along with exclusive discounts on publications.
  • Explore professional recognition. Members can pursue individual and program certification opportunities to support their mentoring development.
Connect with a global community
  • Build meaningful relationships. Members can connect and exchange ideas with mentoring experts, researchers, program leaders, and practitioners across sectors and around the world.
  • Find expertise within your community. Members can use the Membership Directory to connect with fellow members who share their interests or offer complementary experience and expertise.
  • Join the conversation. Members are welcome to attend IMA’s online events to exchange ideas and connect with others who are passionate about mentoring.
  • Help shape the future of mentoring. Members are welcome to express interest in serving on IMA committees and contributing to leadership opportunities and international initiatives.

Share your work and expand your reach

  • Contribute to IMA publications. Members are welcome to submit articles for consideration in Mentor Connect and brief mentoring-related announcements for IMA’s monthly newsletter. (Mentor Connect is distributed to members; the newsletter reaches members and the broader mentoring community.)
  • Share your expertise. Members are welcome to host one of IMA’s Coffee Chats, join a MELD Learning Forum as a guest, or facilitate a webinar on the IMA platform. (Topics must be approved by IMA’s Executive Board. IMA will promote approved events.)
  • Amplify your mentoring news. Members are welcome to send IMA their mentoring-related announcements and book launches or tag IMA on LinkedIn for consideration for sharing across our social platforms.
  • Celebrate your mentoring impact. Beginning in 2027, members or their organizations may be selected for IMA’s new Member Spotlight, highlighting mentoring accomplishments and examples of mentoring in action through IMA’s social media, Mentor Connect, and newsletters.
  • Showcase your books. Members who have authored mentoring-related books are welcome to request inclusion on IMA’s member-authored book webpage.
  • Connect your research with potential participants. Members conducting mentoring research are welcome to submit studies seeking participants for inclusion on IMA’s research page and consideration for promotion to the broader mentoring community.
  • Pursue IMA endorsement. Members are welcome to apply for inclusion in IMA’s endorsed Consultant or Speaker Directory. Those who successfully complete the vetting process are promoted through the directory and may identify themselves as IMA-endorsed consultants or speakers.

Find Your Membership

Any questions or issues with registration, contact us at [email protected]

Individual Membership

This membership is for an individual who may work at an organization or institution.
You can choose to purchase Individual membership for 1, 3, or 5 years.
$150 USD / year | $400 USD / 3 years | $700 USD / 5 years
Join here as an Individual Member 

Non-Profit Membership
This membership is geared toward educational and other community-based not-for-profit organizations.
This membership allows you to name two individuals to receive membership benefits and information. A second delegate is not required.
$250 USD / year
Join here as a Non-Profit Member

University / Corporate / Government Membership
This membership is for universities, corporations, or government agencies, whether federal or local.
Membership may include five individuals rather than simply listing the name of the organization. All will receive the same membership benefits, mailings, and information. Delegates are not required.
$625 USD / year
Join here as a University, Corporate, or Government Member

Student Membership

This membership is for currently enrolled students.
Confirmation of Full-Time Student status may be requested to finalize application. If requested, transcripts or a signed letter from the Admissions Department will be accepted as proof.
$75.00 USD / year
Join here as a Student Member

To pay by check: Checks may be made out to the International Mentoring Association and mailed to 2004 Mowry Rd., 3rd Floor N., PO Box 100219, Gainesville, FL 32610

 *Two additional categories of membership include Emeritus and Life. These categories are expended by the Board of Directors under special circumstances, ie.: Past Presidents and/or Posthumous. Email us for more information.