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NSA Northwest exists to support and enhance
the success of those who speak professionally.
If you're thinking about becoming a professional speaker, or if you are already a paid speaker, you've come to the right place. We want to help you grow your speaking business. Our NSA Northwest community includes Members, Affiliates, Vendor Partners, and Meeting Planners. Whatever stage your speaking business is in, you will benefit from belonging to NSA Northwest.
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NSA Northwest: what you learn here can take you anywhere.
NSA Northwest is a local chapter affiliated with the National Speakers Association of Tempe, Arizona. NSA Northwest provides educational workshops and meetings about the speaking profession, and chapter participants network with each other to help our businesses grow. We also maintain the standards and ethics (the 4 Professional Competencies) of our National organization throughout our programs and activites.
About NSA (National)
The National Speakers Association is dedicated to advancing the art and value of experts who speak professionally. NSA provides:
- Resources to operate their businesses more profitably as well as provide educational experiences to increase their skills and knowledge of the speaking profession.
- Educational meetings: an Annual Convention, Winter Workshop, and single-focus Labs.
- An annual directory of all of our speakers, which is also available on our Web site.
- The Professional Speaker magazine and an audio CD series called the Voices of Experience which are mailed to members on a monthly basis.
NSA has membership requirements that are the basis for Chapter (Professional) Membership in NSA Northwest, which you can find on the National Speakers Association website.
About Membership in NSA Northwest
There are 4 categories of membership in . Below are convenient charts that explain your options
Chapter (Professional) Member |
| Chapter Members must first be members of the National organization. You do not have to wait for your National membership application to be finalized, however, before joining NSA Northwest. You may start enjoying the benefits of NSA Northwest Chapter Membership immediately. |
| Benefits |
Dues per Year |
$149 |
- Attending meetings at Member rates that provide cutting edge information on the business of speaking and training.
- A listing in our online directory including contact information, picture, areas of expertise and short bio accessible by meeting planners and corporations who hire professional speakers.
- Getting to know others in the speaking business for networking and sharing of resources.
- Learning the latest in training and speaking use of technology, including Distance Learning on the web.
- Cut your learning curve dramatically.
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Website Listing |
Public |
| Website Access |
Full |
| Requirements |
National
Membership |
| To join as a member, pay the $149 annual dues plus a one-time $25 administrative fee for a total of $174 through our secure online process. You'll immediately receive instructions on how to register with our NSA Northwest website and how to connect with other professional speakers in our chapter. |
"NSA/NW has been very important to my speaking career and becoming a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)."
Glen Knight, CSP, PMP, CPHIMS, FHIMSS
Accredited Speaker / International Consultant / Seminar Leader
PMI Registered Education Provider / Certified Professional Speaker
Affiliates |
| Affiliates are not Professional Members of the National Speakers Association. They either do not meet the qualifications of membership in NSA or are not ready to commit to membership in the National organization. There is no time limit associated with being a Chapter Affiliate. |
| Benefits |
Dues per Year |
$174 |
- Attending meetings at Affiliate rates that provide cutting edge information on the business of speaking and training.
- Opportunities for Affiliate groups and some special programming.
- Getting to know others in the speaking business for networking and sharing of resources.
- A listing in our online directory including contact information, picture, areas of expertise and short bio that can be viewed by Chapter Members for the purpose of referring leads.
- Cutting your learning curve dramatically.
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Website Listing |
Private |
| Website Access |
Full |
| Requirements |
None |
| Ready to take the next step as a professional speaker? Join as an affiliate and pay the $174 annual dues plus a one-time administrative fee of $25 for a total of $199. You'll hear back right away about how to get connected and start benefiting from your affiliation. |
"NSA has consistently proved to be the organization for professional speakers and speakers in training. It is filled with talented people."
Byron Cregeur, Affiliate 2005
Vendor Partners |
| Speakers Bureaus or Vendors can join NSA Northwest as a Vendor Partner. Vendor Partners experience many of the benefits of chapter members, including pricing discounts for workshops and programs. |
| Benefits |
Dues per Year |
$174 |
- Attending meetings at Affiliate rates that provide cutting edge information on the business of speaking and training.
- Getting to know others in the speaking business for networking and sharing of resources.
- A listing in our online directory including contact information, picture, areas of expertise and short bio that can be viewed by Chapter Members and Affiliates as well as the public.
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Website Listing |
Public |
| Website Access |
Full |
| Requirements |
None |
| Join as a vendor partner and pay the $174 annual dues plus a one-time administrative fee of $25 for a total of $199. |
"I attended my first NSA meeting in September 2004. I was so impressed with the speakers and quality training I joined Northwest NSA the same day."
Marcia Brixey, VP of Membership 2005-2006
Founder and President of Money Wise Women Educational Services
Author, Becoming a Money Wi$e Woman: Getting Your Financial House in Order.
Meeting Planner Partners |
| Meeting Planners and Speakers Bureaus are invited to register free of charge on our site as Meeting Planner Partners. This free membership gives you access to the where you can post speaking opportunities. |
| Benefits |
Dues per Year |
Free |
- Attending our public events (Saturday Workshops, Annual Barbecue, Summer Nights at the Movies, and Holiday Party) at Guest rates.
- Having direct access to the private Speaking Opportunities forum to post openings.
- Upgrade to Vendor Partner at any time, and enjoy the same Event registration rates as Affiliates for the public programs, as well as access to the private events for Members and Affiliates.
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Website Listing |
None |
| Website Access |
Job
Forum
Only |
| Requirements |
None |
| Each Meeting Planner applicant will be verified and approved. Get a free Meeting Planner Partner account, and you'll enjoy direct access to our Members and Affiliates. | |