Joining the NSA Community

If you are considering becoming a professional member of NSA, the first step is to see whether you are able to meet the minimum requirements to join. Let's review NSA's membership requirements:

Option 1: You have received compensation for at least 20 presentations in the past 12 months.
(or)
Option 2: You have presented at least 20 times to audiences of 15 or more as a part of your salaried position in the past 12 months.
(or)
Option 3: You made at least $25,000 presenting in the past 12 months.

Meeting any ONE of these criteria will qualify you for NSA membership.

We encourage you to call 480-968-2552 if you have questions about NSA's membership requirements. NSA's professional staff will listen to your individual situation and advise you.

If you do not qualify for membership, please click here to learn about the many options available for emerging speakers.

New Member Investment

The initial fee to join NSA is $600 ($175 initiation fee + $425 annual membership dues). You will receive a $100 non-transferable certificate good toward a future NSA meeting registration
fee, redeemable within two years of your membership month. Your membership investment includes a one-year subscription to Speaker magazine.

Membership Categories

Currently, there are four membership categories in which you can qualify for membership to NSA. NSA memberships are tied to individuals, not companies or organizations.

Professional: This is the category for professional speakers.

Service Supplier Partner: This is the category for people who supply products or services to professional speakers.

Bureau Partner: This is the category for people who own a bureau and currently possess a minimum of eight (8) speaker/bureau contracts.

Speaker Staff: This is the category for support professionals who run speaker offices.