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Welcome to the TAG Network
The Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) is the voice of technology in global philanthropy and you are invited to join our community. By becoming a TAG member, you’ll have access to a network of technology and operations leaders at community, corporate, family, and private grantmaking organizations.
TAG Welcomes Three Types of Members
TAG is the only open membership association for technology and operations professionals working in philanthropy. Your membership provides access to invaluable educational opportunities and knowledge exchange. Details for each type of membership are described below.
Memberships:
How Membership Works
A Focus on Philanthropy
Individuals employed at foundations, public charities, and nonprofits are invited to become members of TAG. Additionally, for-profit organizations with a dedicated focus to technology in philanthropy are invited to join as an “Associate Organization” member.
Organizational Membership
TAG membership is by organization which means that only one dues payment is necessary for your entire organization. The number of members who may join from your organization is unlimited.
Payment is Due Annually
TAG members pay dues annually. The renewal process is initiated in January and members have until March 15 to renew their membership.
New Members
- January 1 – August 31: New members will pay the annual membership dues for the calendar year in which they join and will renew their dues the following year by March 15.
- September 1 – December 31: New members will pay the annual membership dues when they join and will be able to renew the following year.
For example: If your organization joins TAG in August 2024, you will pay dues in 2024 and again in March 2025. If your organization joins TAG on September 2, 2024, you will pay dues in 2024 and not again until 2026.
Membership Benefits
Network
TAG is a private community of IT leaders, staff, and partners at foundations throughout the world including:
- Community Foundations
- Corporate Foundations
- Family Foundations
- Private Foundations
Conference
Known as the capstone event in philanthropy tech, the TAG conference attracts foundation and nonprofit leadership, staff, and partners throughout the globe to a private event for networking and collaboration.
Knowledge Exchange
Membership includes access to the following opportunities for exchange and collaboration:
- Private Slack community for TAG members worldwide
- Online Knowledge Center
- Peer Learning Sessions
- Private Online Events
- Participation on a TAG committee, deepening relationships and advancing the sector
Discounts
Amazon Web Services Program
Through TechSoup,TAG members and their grantees are eligible to receive up to $2000 annually in AWS credits—plus free training and technical support. Learn more at TechSoup.
Idealware Training
TAG members receive 15–25% off all Idealware training courses. Idealware is a nonprofit that provides resources to help nonprofits use technology for better social impact.
Submittable Discount Program
As a proud partner of TAG, Submittable offers 10% off to all TAG foundation members. Submittable is an award-winning grants management platform that helps funders make better decisions and maximize impact. Reach out and note your TAG membership.
Microsoft Open Charity Program
Foundation members are eligible for the Microsoft Open Charity Program administered by TechSoup as well as discounted hardware and software from many other vendors. Learn more.
Professional Development
TAG members are invited to participate in our Emerging Leaders Initiative, either as a mentor or a participant of the program.
Technology Surveys
TAG regularly conducts surveys of grantmakers and the sector at large. The survey data is shared in detail with members and in summary to the sector.
“TAG has members that are curious thinkers and solvers that want to get out ahead of where we are today, as well as leaders and doers in the space now.”
Jonathan Mergy
Membership Dues & Pricing
The 2023 dues for each membership type are listed below.
NOTE: Membership dues increase annually at a rate of 3%.
Foundation Membership
Membership dues for foundation members are based on the foundation’s asset size. TAG membership is by organization which means that only one dues payment is necessary for your entire organization. The number of members who may join from your organization is unlimited.
| Foundation Asset Size | TAG Dues |
| < $25 million | $281 |
| $25 million–$250 million | $515 |
| $250 million–$500 million | $971 |
| $500 million–$1 billion | $1,379 |
| > $1 billion | $5,150 |
Sector Steward
Invest in sector-wide programs including support for the Emerging Leaders Initiative and TAG Conference Scholarships designed to bring smaller community and family foundations to the annual conference.
TAG Dues: $10,000
Institutional Member
TAG is anchored by institutional members who invest in our ability to build the field of philanthropy and steward long-range initiatives.
TAG Dues: $25,000
Nonprofit Membership
Membership dues for nonprofits and public charities are based on the organization’s operating budget. TAG membership is by organization which means that only one dues payment is necessary for your entire organization. The number of members who may join from your organization is unlimited.
| Current Year Operating Budget | TAG Dues |
| < $2 million | $223 |
| > $2 million | $398 |
Associate Organizations
For-profit vendor organizations who provide technology products or services to foundations and nonprofits shall be eligible to participate as “Associate Organizations”. These members are often called partner / provider members.
NOTE: Associate Organization members are eligible to participate in TAG activities, except where noted otherwise. They are not eligible to serve in leadership positions within TAG.
Fees for consulting and partner / provider organizations are based on the organization’s gross revenue. TAG membership is by organization which means that only one dues payment is necessary for your entire organization.
| Prior Year Gross Revenue | TAG Dues |
| < $250,000 | $690 |
| $250,000–$1 million | $981 |
| $1 million–$5 million | $1,963 |
| $5 million–$50 million | $3,130 |
| > $50 million | $5,305 |
Join Mailing List Only
If you do not wish to pay membership dues and have full membership benefits, please select this option to join TAG’s mailing list. You will be kept informed about TAG’s events and activities but will not have full access to the web site or be able to participate in most of TAG’s activities.
Payment Options
You can pay membership dues online or send a check made out to “Technology Association of Grantmakers, Inc.” for the appropriate payment amount to:
Technology Association of Grantmakers
200 W. Madison Street, 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
The Technology Association of Grantmakers is a 501 (c) (3), 509 (a) (2) public charity.
Pro Bono Membership
In March 2009, TAG’s Board adopted a Pro Bono Membership Policy. The Policy states that TAG will provide a Pro Bono Membership to organizations who provide TAG with a comparable membership value in exchange for TAG membership or organizations that due to extraordinary circumstances, can not afford the TAG membership fee, and whose staff provide exemplary service and value to TAG.
Pro Bono Memberships will be reviewed and awarded annually at the discretion of the TAG Board on a case-by-case basis. In addition, a TAG member organization in good standing at TAG may sponsor another TAG member organization. If your organization is interested in applying for the Pro Bono Membership, please reach out to us.