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IES Sustaining Membership

Elevate Your Organization’s Impact

Sustaining Membership is your gateway to exclusive resources, networking, and influence within the lighting industry community. Choose the level that aligns with your goals and unlock a world of benefits for your team.

Highlights That Matter

Why Become a Sustaining Member?

Recognition

Stand out as an industry leader and gain access to exclusive branding opportunities.

Priority Influence

Get priority invitations to special events, committees, and speaking opportunities.

Community

Connect with fellow leaders, share ideas, and access the latest industry knowledge.

Discounts & Perks

Enjoy exclusive discounts on event registrations, advertising, and more.

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Membership Levels at a Glance

Member Benefits
Bronze
$1,350 USD
Silver
$3,700 USD
Gold
$7,100 USD
Platinum
$13,000 USD
Diamond
$25,000 USD
Tax Deduction
$777 USD
$2,479 USD
$4,856 USD
$9,010 USD
$18,140 USD
Free simultaneous logins for the Lighting Library
2
4
6
10
15
10% discounts for individual employee memberships
5
15
120
240
500
Free webinar registrations
1
3
6
10
15
10% discount on Lighting Conference/Street and Area Lighting Conference/Research Symposium registrations
1
5
10
25
50
10% discount for "new" individual non-employee memberships
2
5
10
25
50
Exclusive discounted rates to sponsor/exhibit at the Lighting Conference or SALC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Priority placement for exhibit/tabletops
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Light for Life® Virtual Symposiums Registration
10% Discount
10% Discount
10% Discount
2 Complimentary
2 Complimentary
Free Website banner advert for 6 months worth $4,200 USD
No
No
No
No
Yes
LC Study Group 10% discounts
1
2
4
6
10
Exclusive concierge email for personal response
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Apply for IES Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for in-person presentations to deliver to your customers
$1,000 USD
$1,000 USD
Included
Included
Included
Free access to the Introduction to Lighting course
1
5
20
40
100
Your own branded IES ELearning Channel (up to 10 hrs/20 videos)
No
No
No
No
Yes
Listing in LD+A
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Bronze

$1,350 USD
Per year from join or renewal date

Our starting level, ideal for small organizations that want to get access to the Lighting Library

  • $777 USD tax deduction
  • 10% discount for 5 individual employee memberships
  • 1 free webinar registration
  • 1 free access to the Introduction to Lighting Course
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Silver

$3,700 USD
Per year from join or renewal date

Ideal for growing organizations wanting to help their employees grow up with the benefits of our Sustaining Membership

  • $2,479 USD tax deduction
  • 10% discount for 15 individual employee memberships
  • 3 free webinar registrations
  • 5 free access to the Introduction to Lighting Course
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Gold

$7,100 USD
Per year from join or renewal date

Our Gold level is ideal for mid size employers that want their employees to get the most out of our benefits

  • $4,856 USD tax deduction
  • 10% discount for 120 individual employee memberships
  • 6 free webinar registrations
  • 20 free access to the Introduction to Lighting Course
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Platinum

$13,000 USD
Per year from join or renewal date

Members of our Platinum level get a number of unique benefits, including free registrations and discounts to our continuing education programs

  • $9,010 USD tax deduction
  • 10% discount for 240 individual employee memberships
  • 10 free webinar registrations
  • 40 free access to the Introduction to Lighting Course
  • Exclusive concierge email for personal response included
  • 2 complimentary Light for Life® Virtual Symposiums Registration
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Diamond

$25,000 USD
Per year from join or renewal date

Our highest Sustaining Membership level gives unique benefits and opportunities to members, including unmatched advertising opportunities and access to our continuing education programs

  • $18,140 USD tax deduction
  • 10% discount for 500 individual employee memberships
  • 15 free webinar registrations
  • 100 free access to the Introduction to Lighting Course
  • Exclusive concierge email for personal response included
  • 2 complimentary Light for Life® Virtual Symposiums Registration
  • Free Website banner advert for 6 months worth $4,200 USD included
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Sustaining Memberships

Sustaining Memberships are the best way to encourage your organizations staff and colleagues to take advantage of the many IES resources and industry leading networking opportunities. Benefits increase with the membership levels and include access to the world class education and learning opportunities, plus discounts to access the IES conferences and even individual memberships.
Choose from one of the levels below to suit your organizational needs. 
Champion Members have exclusive benefits, with a new customization and concierge service.

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Sustaining Member Categories
Contributor
$1,350 USD
Supporter
$3,700 USD
Benefactor
$7,100 USD
Ambassador
$13,000 USD
Champion
$25,000 USD
Member Benefits
Tax Deduction
$777 USD
$2,479 USD
$4,856 USD
$9,010 USD
$18,140 USD
Free simultaneous logins for the Lighting Library
2
4
6
10
15
10% discounts for individual employee memberships
5
15
120
240
500
Free webinar registrations
1
3
6
10
15
10% discount on Lighting Conference/Street and Area Lighting Conference/Research Symposium registrations
1
5
10
25
50
10% discount for "new" individual non-employee memberships
2
5
10
25
50
Exclusive discounted rates to sponsor/exhibit at the Lighting Conference or SALC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Priority placement for exhibit/tabletops
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Light for Life® Virtual Symposiums Registration
10% Discount
10% Discount
10% Discount
2 Complimentary
2 Complimentary
Free Website banner advert for 6 months worth $4,200 USD
No
No
No
No
Yes
LC Study Group 10% discounts
1
2
4
6
10
Exclusive concierge email for personal response
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Apply for IES Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for in-person presentations to deliver to your customers
$1,000 USD
$1,000 USD
Included
Included
Included
Free access to the Introduction to Lighting course
1
5
20
40
100
Your own branded IES ELearning Channel (up to 10 hrs/20 videos)
No
No
No
No
Yes
Listing in LD+A
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

SUSTAINING MEMBER BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

  • RECOGNITION – Sustaining Members will be listed in their corresponding levels on the IES website, in the IES Annual Report and, for Supporter and higher, monthly in LD+A. Champion level sustaining members will have their company logo with every listing.
  • LD+A – LIGHTFAIR 360 – This digital publication, which has three (3) issues per year, will provide recognition for Sustaining Members at the Benefactor level and higher.
  • PRIORITY STANDING FOR TABLETOPS AND SPONSORSHIPS – An advanced invitation to secure tabletops and sponsorships at IES events prior to the general public.
  • IES WEBSITE EDUCATIONAL CHANNEL – The IES will provide Champion Members the ability to have a branded Educational Channel on the IES website. This channel gives Champion Members a platform to disseminate branded educational content that meets the IES’s requirements ensuring the material is not promotional or commercialized.
  • ACCESS TO THE LIGHTING LIBRARY – The Lighting Library is a new digital platform increasing accessibility to all technical documents published by the IES.
  • FREE WEBINAR REGISTRATIONS – Registration for IES Educational Webinars is free for individual members of IES, and $20 per webinar for non-members. Sustaining Members will receive complimentary registrations.
  • TAX DEDUCTION – A portion of Sustaining Membership dues are now tax deductible. The IES will provide a tax acknowledgment upon joining or renewing a sustaining membership.

Discounts

  • 10% Discount on individual Annual Conference/SALC/Research Symposium Registrations
  • 10% Discount on individual employee memberships
  • 10% Discount on first-time individual memberships for non-employees, such as customers/clients, business associates, etc.
  • 10% Discount on LC Study Group Registrations – The IES LC Study Group is designed for those planning to take the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions (NCQLP) Lighting Certification Exam.


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