NCDA DUES INCREASE
The NCDA Board of Directors is implementing a membership dues increase effective October 1, 2012. Due to the increasing costs of operations and member services, and to remain fiscally sound in this unstable economy, the Board has set the following dues structure:
Professional/Regular - $85
Student/ New Professional - $35
Retired - $50
Rationale
The last Membership Dues Increase was 2009. Since then:
Significant Expense Increases:
Travel, postage, shipping, printing and related costs
Governance/Administrative Costs
Administrative Costs: Includes costs for contactors for management services, CDF curriculum revisions, government relations, and the Harris Survey costs
Governance Costs: Include travel and expenses for board members
Significant Revenue Shortfalls:
CDF curriculum remains steady but has decreased in the states that have mandated the training
Publication sales have decreased substantially for the second consecutive year; this is an industry challenge
New and Enhanced Services since 2009:
Professional development has expanded (webinars, recordings, regional institutes)
Automated website developed, which has expanded both member and public benefits
Supervisor Curriculum Program developed and piloted
Government Relations Advocacy Contractor hired in 2010
Publications/Resources including e-books and DVDs have been developed
Career Development Magazine sent quarterly; Career Development Quarterly now electronic with indexing for easy retrieval
Harris Poll completed in 2011
Three new state CDA’s established; several others in the process
Note: NCDA strives to maintain at least 75% of NCDA revenues for member services; 25% for general/administrative costs. The management team has received minimal pay increases while assuming additional workload duties. The board is on a volunteer basis, with the exception of a slight stipend for the president, and are only reimbursed for travel and related expenses.
Comparable Association Membership Dues:
National Association of Colleges and Employers $225 individuals
National Association of Workforce Development Professionals $75 individuals
American School Counseling Association $115 pro/regular; $60 student/retired
American College Counseling Association $50 pro/regular; $40 student/retired
Renewal
NCDA will accept an additional year from any member (at the old rates) thru October 31, 2012. Click here to RENEW now.