Who should join?
Campus recreation professionals positively influence the lives of millions of students through recreational sports, fitness activities, health promotion, and wellbeing support. Associate membership in NIRSA is available to nonprofits, companies, and other groups whose products, programs, or services are of value to campus rec professionals, students, departments, and facilities.
Becoming a NIRSA associate member is the best first step for getting your brand in front of purchasing decision makers and influencers in the field of campus recreation. Our associate membership attracts a variety of organizations from many industry sectors. If you provide any of these or similar products and services, you’re a great fit for NIRSA!
About NIRSA
NIRSA is the premier association of leaders in collegiate recreation who transform lives and facilitate the development of healthy communities worldwide. By providing opportunities for learning and growth, supporting and sharing meaningful research, and fostering networking among our member community, NIRSA is a leader in higher education and champion for the advancement of recreation, sport, and wellbeing. Learn more about our strategic values.
How will your organization benefit?
Access
- Authorized use of the associate member logo
- Connect with campus rec leaders through NIRSA’s online member directory
- Targeting filters help you find the right point of contact among NIRSA’s network of over 3,100 members
- Search, monitor, and contribute to discussions and resource libraries through the NIRSA Connect forum
- Receive preferred status for RFPs submitted related to NIRSA events, including NIRSA Championship Series, NIRSA Conference & Expo, and NIRSA Institutes
- Early access to the Expo map to secure prime booth locations at the NIRSA Conference before the floor plan goes public
- NIRSA sponsorship opportunities and partnership opportunities reserved for associate members
Exposure
- Robust listing in the NIRSA Buyers Guide to showcase your company’s products and services through direct links, brochures, videos, and more
- Company listed in the monthly New Members announcement welcoming you to NIRSA
- Publish relevant company updates in the NIRSA News (does not apply to solicitation of products and services)
- Opportunities to partner with the NIRSA Foundation to provide named, corporate scholarships or research support
Resources
- Curated association news through subscription to the NIRSA Know newsletter
- Monthly updates from NIRSA staff with ideas, new opportunities, and benefit updates
- Access to NIRSA’s research and assessment data including:
- Facility Construction and Renovation reports
- 108 colleges and universities were involved in facility construction, expansion, and/or renovation projects between 2016-2020.
- $1.8 billion in projects include new construction, renovations, and expansions
- 6,515,075 square feet of construction projects from 2016-2020
- Median project size: 70,500 square feet
- The full report is available to all NIRSA members
- Facility Construction and Renovation reports
- Publications about emerging trends in campus recreation
- Data about the benefits of collegiate recreation participation
- Fee-based access to custom reports about NIRSA member facilities, programs, budgets, and construction
Eligibility
- To present at NIRSA professional development events
- To lead a class in the Fitness Forum at the NIRSA Conference & Expo
- To participate in NIRSA member surveys
- To serve in specified NIRSA volunteer leadership positions:
- Open Seat on the NIRSA Assembly, campus rec’s think tank
- Select NIRSA Foundation committees
- To contribute to NIRSA publications as an author
Discounts
- 10% off booth square footage at the NIRSA Conference & Expo
- $300-$500 off advertising, sponsored content, and webinars
- Discounted attendee registration to NIRSA professional development events
- Discounted posting on Bluefishjobs.com
- 60% off NIRSA mailing lists
Membership Types & Rates
| Associate Type | 1-Year | 2-Year | 3-Year |
| For profit company | $550 | $1,045 | $1,485 |
| Consultant | $375 | Rate applies if NIRSA Professional Membership is expiring and are no longer eligible for PROMB status | |
| Startup business | $375 | Must show proof of business license* | |
| Nonprofit | $375 | Must show proof of nonprofit status* | |
*A discount is not offered for multiple year renewals. This is an annual membership fee and is subject to increase when “for profit” dues increase.
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Nick Zumbrun