The Green Infrastructure Ontario Coalition (GIO) welcomes as members organizations and individuals that support our vision: a future in which the many contributions made by green infrastructure to quality of life are recognized, protected, maintained and enhanced.
GIO is the voice of the green infrastructure sector. Since 2009, we’ve been working on the advocacy frontlines — our successful track record demonstrates that in GIO you have a hardworking ally pushing the green infrastructure agenda forward! The power of GIO is that we do this work for you… BUT we cannot do this important job without you.
GIO looks to its coalition members for leadership, counsel, and on-the-ground connections. Members are encouraged to actively participate in policy review and development discussions, attend networking events and conferences, and share information through our website and newsletter.
In return, GIO provides a strong, clear voice for common policy advocacy, as well as a range of other policy, education, and marketing benefits. We have recently updated our benefits to better meet your needs! See the full list below.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
- Advocacy for green infrastructure issues
- Information about potential funding opportunities and application processes
- Access to resources supporting the business case for various types of green infrastructure
- Participation in policy review and development discussions
- First access to courses and webinars (as offered)
- Discounted registration fees for Steering Committee member events (training, workshops, conferences)
- Get a $50 discount on registration for the Grey to Green Conference
- Get the Landscape Ontario (LO) members discount on any LO events/activities
- Get the Ontario Parks Association (OPA) members discount on OPA training/events
- Get a 10% discount on Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) workshops and training
- Opportunities to share your expertise with other GIO members
- Inclusion of your organization’s logo and website link on GIO website
- Opportunity to include items in GIO’s bimonthly newsletter (subject to approval)
- Use of the GIO logo for your website as well as promotional and advertising materials
- Opportunity to submit a post for GIO’s blog that highlights your organization’s work (subject to approval)
- Profile in the “members corner” of the newsletter
- Subscription to GIO’s newsletter
MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE
Organizations
| MEMBERSHIP LEVEL | ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Organization’s Annual Operating Budget/Revenue | Not-for-Profit/Charitable Organizations | Government/Public Sector/Academic Institutions | Private Sector/For-Profit Organizations |
| Under $25,000 | $50 | $50 | $100 |
| $25,000 – $100,000 | $75 | $100 | $200 |
| $100,001 – $500,000 | $150 | $200 | $400 |
| $500,001 – $1,000,000 | $300 | $400 | $800 |
| $1,000,001 – $3,000,000 | $600 | $800 | $1,600 |
| $3,000,001 – $10,000,000 | $1,200 | $1,600 | $3,200 |
| $10,000,000 + | $2,400 | $3,200 | $4,800 |
Engaged Citizens (New for 2020)
| MEMBERSHIP LEVEL | ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE |
|---|---|
| Individual | $50 |
| Senior (65+)/Retired Professional | $35 |
| Student | $25 |
HOW TO JOIN
Step One
Fill out the REGISTRATION FORM.
Step Two
Select your membership category
and complete the ONLINE PAYMENT.
If you have any questions about the membership registration process, please contact members@greeninfrastructureontario.org