Become a Member of IEN

Whether your institution is taking its first steps toward sustainable investing or pioneering cutting-edge impact strategies, join IEN to gain access to a community of peers who share your commitment to intentional investing, learn from institutions that have successfully navigated challenges you're facing, and contribute to collective initiatives that are reshaping the investment landscape.

"This isn't just networking – it's strategic collaboration that accelerates your progress while advancing the entire field."

Our approach centers on three core strategies that have proven effective across diverse institutional contexts:

  • Facilitating peer learning through in-person and virtual convenings that connect practitioners at similar stages of implementation, enabling knowledge transfer and collaborative problem-solving among institutions facing comparable challenges.
  • Developing resources including white papers, action guides, toolkits, and weekly curated news that translate complex sustainable investing concepts into actionable frameworks tailored for endowment and foundation decision-makers.
  • Providing assessment and benchmarking tools such as our Roadmap for Intentionally Designed Endowments and the Endowment Impact Benchmark (EIB), which help institutions identify their current position, chart their next steps, and measure progress against peer organizations.

 

Explore Membership For Asset Owners & Non-Profits

Membership for Asset Owners & Non-Profits

Asset owners and non-profits can choose between two levels of IEN membership: Affiliate and Leader Level.
Learn more about the benefits associated with each membership level in the table below.

AFFILIATE Membership

    Perfect for institutions beginning their sustainable investing journey or operating with constrained budgets.

    Every transformational journey begins with a single step, and Affiliate membership ensures that step is informed, supported, and strategically sound. You'll gain immediate access to the intellectual capital and practical wisdom of the sustainable investing community without financial barriers that might delay your progress.

    As an Affiliate member, you receive everything needed to build your foundation in sustainable investing – curated insights, proven frameworks, peer connections, and direct exposure to leading practitioners through events and webinars. This isn't a limited trial; it's a complete entry point designed to deliver real value while introducing you to the full potential of network participation.

LEADER Membership

    The optimal choice for institutions ready to accelerate their sustainable investing practice and shape the field.

    When your institution is committed to advancing its sustainable investing capabilities, Leader membership provides complete access to everything IEN offers. This level represents the best value for institutions that want comprehensive support, unlimited learning opportunities, and full integration into the community.

    Through Leader membership, you gain unlimited access to all educational content, events, working groups, and networking opportunities. This comprehensive approach ensures your team can engage deeply with any topic relevant to your institution's goals, participate fully in peer learning, and access the complete toolkit of resources that have helped hundreds of institutions advance their practices.

    We proudly offer complimentary membership to HBCUs and Tribal Colleges. This commitment reflects our belief that diverse perspectives strengthen our entire network and advance more equitable investment practices. For more information, contact [email protected].

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      If you are having trouble accessing the member application form, contact [email protected] for support and/or a pdf version of the application.

      Explore Membership For Businesses

      Membership for Businesses

      IEN's business membership connects asset managers, consultants, and service providers with 100+ leading endowments and foundations at the forefront of sustainable and impact investing adoption.
      Learn more about the benefits associated with each membership level in the table below.

      PRACTITIONER Membership

        Perfect for firms building their sustainable investing expertise and client relationships.

        Practitioner membership provides comprehensive access to the knowledge, relationships, and market insights essential for serving mission-driven institutional clients effectively. You gain direct exposure to the decision-makers, implementation challenges, and emerging opportunities that define this rapidly growing market segment.

        Full participation in IEN's educational programming, networking events, and resource library ensures your team stays current with institutional investor needs, regulatory developments, and best practices. This foundational access enables more informed client conversations, stronger proposal development, and strategic positioning for emerging opportunities.

      LEADER Membership

        For firms ready to maximize their sustainable investing market presence and client acquisition potential.

        Leader membership transforms your IEN participation from learning to leading, providing strategic platforms that elevate your firm's market position while delivering tangible business development advantages.

        Leader membership includes complimentary IEN event registrations, recognition as a sponsor of IEN events, and free client memberships that provide a valuable differentiator and introduce your clients to IEN's peer-learning community. You also gain strategic opportunities to showcase expertise through priority speaking engagements and thought leadership platforms.

      Business Membership Information

      Need a Different Approach?

        While our Practitioner and Leader tiers serve the vast majority of our business members effectively, we recognize that exceptional circumstances may require customized engagement. If your firm's current situation – whether related to organizational structure, or unique service offerings – doesn't align with our standard membership options, we're open to exploring alternative arrangements.

        However, we strongly encourage most organizations to start with our established membership levels, as they provide the optimal balance of value and community benefit.

      If you are having trouble accessing the member application form, contact us for support and/or a pdf version of the application.



      Apply to Become a Member

      If you are having trouble accessing the member application form, contact [email protected] for support and/or a pdf version of the application.

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