The strength of our voice is dependent upon the support of people and organizations concerned about social issues—people like you. By getting involved with the Edmonton Social Planning Council, you add your voice to our message of positive social development and policy change.
The Council regularly solicits feedback from its members and uses these insights to guide and strengthen the organization. We encourage you to consider joining. The more our collective voice reflects the diversity of our city, the more we can ensure that everyone’s voice is heard.
By becoming a member, you:
- Support our efforts to remain at the forefront in dealing with social issues. You can also donate by clicking here
- You can borrow books and other publications from our resource library
- Make it possible for us to distribute our materials freely and widely to all
- Receive our newsletters, fact sheets and other publications regularly via email or regular mail
- Can vote at ESPC annual meetings and have a say in the direction of the organization
- Become eligible to serve on the board of directors
Individual
Personal Membership
$25/Year
- Can borrow books and other publications from our resource library
- Make it possible for us to distribute our materials freely and widely to all
- Receive our newsletters, fact sheets and other publications on a regular basis via email or regular mail
- Can vote at ESPC annual meetings and have a say in the direction of the organization
- Are eligible to serve on the board of directors
Associate
Personal Membership
$15/Year
- Support our efforts to remain on the forefront in dealing with social issues
- Can borrow books and other publications from our resource library
- Make it possible for us to distribute our materials freely and widely to all
- Receive our newsletters, fact sheets and other publications on a regular basis via email or regular mail
- No voting rights
- This is a level of membership that is ideal for ESPC staff and others who would have a conflict of interest in terms of voting at the AGM or joining the ESPC’s board of directors.
Limited Income/Student/Senior
Personal Membership
$5/Year
- Can borrow books and other publications from our resource library
- Make it possible for us to distribute our materials freely and widely to all
- Receive our newsletters, fact sheets and other publications on a regular basis via email or regular mail
- Can vote at ESPC annual meetings and have a say in the direction of the organization
- Are eligible to serve on the board of directors
Small Non-Profit/Business
Business Membership
$50/Year
- Small (budget < 1 million) – $50.00/yr – Non-Profit/Business Membership
- Support our efforts to remain on the forefront in dealing with social issues
- Can borrow books and other publications from our resource library
- Make it possible for us to distribute our materials freely and widely to all
- Receive our newsletters, fact sheets and other publications on a regular basis via email or regular mail
- Can vote at ESPC annual meetings and have a say in the direction of the organization
- Are eligible to serve on the board of directors
- Designated person to vote must submit in writing prior to the AGM
Large Non-Profit/Business
Business Membership
$75/Year
-  Large (budget > 1 million) – $75.00/yr – Non-Profit/Business Membership
- Support our efforts to remain on the forefront in dealing with social issues
- Can borrow books and other publications from our resource library
- Make it possible for us to distribute our materials freely and widely to all
- Receive our newsletters, fact sheets and other publications on a regular basis via email or regular mail
- Can vote at ESPC annual meetings and have a say in the direction of the organization
- Are eligible to serve on the board of directors
- Designated person to vote must submit in writing to the ESPC prior to the AGM.
Payment
Information
$
- Online payments are processed using either PayPal or Stripe. You can use your PayPal account or you can pay without an account using a credit card. Credit card transactions are handled through Stripe. Your payment method information is not stored or accessible by anyone at the Edmonton Social Planning Council.
- If you do not wish to use either system or you are having issues with the online payment, you can download the membership form by clicking here and mailing your cheque (DO NOT SEND CASH THROUGH MAIL) to the Edmonton Social Planning Council – Suite 206, 10050 – 112th Street NW Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J1.