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Discover the Benefits of AASHE Membership

An AASHE Membership makes your job easier and more productive. When you join AASHE you’ll gain premium access to a cadre of resources and like-minded professionals who are setting the standard in revolutionizing higher education sustainability. Plus, exclusive networking opportunities and savings on world-class professional development are at your fingertips.

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Memberships for Academic Institutions, Businesses, & Non-Profit Organizations

AASHE membership is intended for the full spectrum of higher education institutions and organizations – from community colleges to research universities, and from institutions just starting their sustainability programs to long-time campus sustainability leaders. Over 800 higher education institutions, businesses and nonprofit organizations comprise AASHE’s membership base.

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Higher Education Institutions
  • Higher Education Member Benefits

    Networking & Recognition

    • AASHE Connect –  This invaluable resource ​is an online, members-only community that enables you to ask for advice, share expertise and connect with peers working on similar initiatives as you are.
    • AASHE Conference & Expo – AASHE’s annual conference is the largest stage to share effective models, policies, research, collaborations, and transformative actions that advance sustainability in higher education and surrounding communities.  Member institutions receive special offers for substantially discounted group registrations.
    • Member Directory Listing – Be among the list of who’s who in the campus sustainability community.
    • AASHE Sustainability Awards – Get recognized for your outstanding achievements and progress toward sustainability. AASHE bestows its prestigious sustainability awards each year on the institutions and individuals leading higher education to a sustainable future.
    • Member Logo – Place the member logo on your website, brochures, and other materials to emphasize your institution’s commitment to campus sustainability.
    • AASHE Bulletin – Stay up-to-date with the only specially curated, weekly news source for the higher education sustainability community.

    Benchmarking & Research

    • Campus Sustainability Hub – Discover thousands of resources in AASHE’s online resource library. The Hub is a one-stop-shop for members to access toolkits and resource collections about all aspects of sustainability in higher education, from academics to operations to governance.
    • STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System) – Utilize this self-reporting framework to help your institution establish a baseline for sustainability performance and track and promote progress. Members receive a significant discount on an initial Full Access subscription and subsequent renewals. Access the STARS Benchmarking Tool and Data Display to compare performance against peer institutions and download specific information reported through STARS.
    • Higher Education Sustainability Staffing Survey – Published every two years, this member-only report examines the nature of sustainability positions at colleges and un

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Businesses
  • Business Member Benefits
    As an AASHE Business Member, you’ll receive a wealth of resources to help you grow your network, gain recognition, and position your business as a provider of sustainability solutions. AASHE offers 2 Business Member levels, highlighting a variety of ways to engage with our institutional community. 

    Networking

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    AASHE Connect Online Community – Your direct line to the higher education sustainability network, AASHE Connect ​is a member-only community where campus and business leaders engage in discussions on the issues they face. This invaluable resource provides an opportunity for you to participate in the conversation and serves as a powerful listening tool to learn about campus trends and what resources schools are looking for to support their sustainability programs. ✓ ✓
    Membership Directory – A valuable feature of the AASHE Connect community is a searchable online member directory. Looking to connect with a particular member institution? Various filter and search options enable you to find the right individuals at the right institutions.  ✓  ✓
    Leadership – Share your experience and expertise by serving on the Board of Directors or Advisory Council. Members are encouraged to apply each year in the fall.  ✓  ✓
    Webinars – AASHE webinars allow sustainability professionals to learn about and share innovative and high impact approaches for advancing sustainability in higher education. Business Leaders are eligible to present a webinar on a topic of their choosing alongside a campus representative.  ✓

    Recognition

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    Member Logo – Place the AASHE member logo on your website, brochures, and other materials to emphasize your organization’s commitment to higher education sustainability.  ✓  ✓
    Sustainable Campus Partners  – (Under Construction) Preferred listing, logo & 200-word description Logo & 100-word description
    Membership Roster Listing – Be included in the list of hundreds of other institutional and business leaders in the campus sustainability community. ✓ ✓
    Thought Leadership Article – AASHE’s blog celebrates our members who work tirelessly to advance sustainability on their campuses, at their companies, and in their surrounding communities. Let’s share your compelling story with thousands in our network. Content subject to AASHE’s approval. ✓
    AASHE Website Listing – Business Leader members receive a writeup and logo on the Business Partners section of our website as a way to say thank you for demonstrating the highest level of support to our community. ✓

    Marketing, Sponsorship & Advertising

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    Customized Program Offering – An opportunity to work alongside AASHE to develop and implement a special project, program, or initiative. AASHE will work with you to define the scope of the program. ✓
    Direct Email to Members – AASHE will send an email on behalf of our Business Leaders to our database of 8,000+ subscribers. Once per year. AASHE will work with the member to develop content and timing. NOTE: Emails cannot be sent during the months of September and October. ✓
    AASHE Conference & Expo – Get exposure to thousands of campus sustainability decision-makers in one place. The AASHE conference is the largest gathering of campus change agents leading the higher-ed sustainability movement. Receive the member rate on exhibit and sponsorship opportunities to maximize your visibility at this annual event. Member Rate Member Rate
    Member-to-Member Discounts – Market directly to those with purchasing power at colleges and universities by developing special offers for AASHE members. Discounts will be shared in the AASHE Bulletin and on our website. ✓ ✓
    Workshops – AASHE workshops offer an opportunity to connect directly with sustainability leaders in an unpretentious setting. Our workshops are designed to facilitate one-on-one conversation and relationship building. Nowhere else can you get this level of personal interaction with potential clients! ✓ ✓
    AASHE Bulletin – Reach your target audience with a discounted ad in our e-newsletter delivered bi-weekly to approximately 8,000 subscribers. Comp. Standard Issue Member discount
    Publications – Gain long-lasting and extended reach when you place a sponsored advertisement in one of our featured publications. ✓ ✓
    News & Information  Business Leader Business Affiliate
    Campus Sustainability Hub – Access thousands of toolkits and resource collections about all aspects of sustainability in higher education, from academics to operations to governance. ✓ ✓
    STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System) – Utilize the STARS Data Displays and STARS Benchmarking Tool to collect valuable information and demonstrate to your customers how your products/services align with STARS credits and can improve their sustainability performance. ✓ ✓
    AASHE Bulletin – Stay up-to-date with the only aggregated bi-weekly news source for the higher education sustainability community. ✓ ✓

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Nonprofits & Other Organizations
  • Nonprofit & Other Organization Member Benefits

    Organizations in this category include nonprofits, k-12 schools, government agencies and district offices. AASHE member benefits extend to all staff at your organization.

    Networking & Recognition

    • AASHE Connect Online Community – Your direct line to the higher education sustainability network, AASHE Connect ​is a member-only community where campus and NGO leaders engage in discussions on the issues they face. This invaluable resource provides an opportunity for you to participate in the conversation and serves as a powerful listening tool to learn about campus trends and what resources schools are looking for to support their sustainability programs.
    • Membership Directory – A valuable feature of the AASHE Connect community is a searchable online member directory. Looking to connect with a particular member institution? Various filter and search options enable you to find the right individuals at the right institutions.
    • Leadership – Share your experience and expertise by serving on the Board of Directors or Advisory Council. Members are encouraged to apply each year in the fall.
    • Webinars – AASHE webinars allow sustainability professionals to learn about and share innovative and high impact approaches for advancing sustainability in higher education. Members are provided access to the full library of archived webinars.
    • Collaborative Opportunities – AASHE engages in partnerships and collaborations with our member associations, organizations and government agencies. We cross-promote member events and resources related to campus sustainability and offer opportunities to get involved in our programs.

    Recognition

    • Member Logo – Place the AASHE member logo on your website, brochures, and other materials to emphasize your organization’s commitment to higher education sustainability.
    • Sustainable Campus Partners  – (Under Construction)
    • Partners’ Panel – Nonprofit members receive a listing in the partners’ panel(s) that correspond to their area(s) of focus in the Campus Sustainability Hub, the higher ed sustainability community’s top resource library.
    • Membership Roster Listing – Be included in the list of hundreds of other institutional, business, and nonprofit leaders in the campus sustainability community.

    Marketing, Sponsorship & Advertising

    • Advertising – Receive discounts to advertise in the AASHE Bulletin or AASHE Connect Daily Digest.

    News & Resources

    • Campus Sustainability Hub – Access thousands of toolkits and resource collections about all aspects of sustainability in higher education, from academics to operations to governance.
    • STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System) – Utilize the STARS Data Displays and STARS Benchmarking Tool to collect valuable information and demonstrate how your programs align with STARS credits and can improve institutions’ sustainability performance.
    • AASHE Bulletin – Stay up to date with the only aggregated weekly news source for the higher education sustainability community.
    • International Resources – Use resources from AASHE’s international partners, the Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS) in Australia and New Zealand.

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AASHE Member Service Commitment

AASHE is proud to share our Member Service Commitment that outlines how we provide our members with exceptional service in a professional and friendly manner.

Our success depends on how well we support our members. With this commitment, we will:

  • Be Responsive – We promise to listen carefully and respond to all inquiries via phone or email in a timely fashion.
  • Provide Personalized Service – We promise to understand and address each member’s unique requests and quickly resolve problems when they arise.
  • Demonstrate Professionalism – We promise to provide helpful and knowledgeable service in a courteous and proficient manner.
  • Act with Integrity – We promise to be transparent and accountable in all interactions with members.

AASHE is committed to honoring its mission and goals. We pledge to uphold our values and provide services that embody AASHE’s passion for serving our members and inspiring higher education to lead the global sustainability transformation.

We welcome your feedback as to how we can best empower your institution to be an effective change agent and driver of sustainability innovation.