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We invite all qualified public service employees from government sectors to become a part of Blacks In Government. Our membership is available to those working at the municipal, county, state, and federal levels. To join a regional chapter, you must first be a financial member at the national level. Additionally, chapter membership requires adherence to both regional and national membership criteria.

If you're eager to create a positive impact in your workplace or community and are looking to grow both personally and professionally, then BIG is the perfect fit for you. There are multiple ways to join us.

What’s In BIG For Me (WIBFM)?

Consider becoming a part of Blacks in Government for a dozen compelling reasons:

Advocate for self and others in the areas of equal employment and general welfare of Blacks in Government at all levels (Federal, State and local).

Become part of a nonpartisan forum addressing significant local and regional issues that impact the Black community within the government.

Celebrate voter’s rights through Project BIG Vote information and efforts.

Develop Future Leaders in America’s Government (FLAG) around five critical areas that will help prepare our youth to reach their full potential—mentorship; financial literacy and leadership training; career training and education; pre-professional career opportunities; and scholarship opportunities.

Enhance knowledge and skills necessary to foster your personal and professional growth by engaging in training programs.

Foster meaningful connections through mentor-mentee relationships.

Get/Give financial support through BIG Scholarship Programs

Help NOW! The NOW Generation focuses on programming for young professionals of BIG under the age of 40 looking to enhance their success and become leaders in the workplace.

Increase your organization’s visibility through partnership and/or sponsorship.

Jump-start your leadership journey by gaining non-traditional experience through serving on a committee or as an officer.

Know what’s happening through membership-only communications.

Leverage new and existing networks.

Membership Categories

Regular Membership

Any employee or retiree of the Federal, state or a local government who is in accord with the principles, policies and objectives of the organization and who agrees to adhere to the same, may become a Regular Member of this organization with the consent of the Board of Directors, and by paying the annual membership fee of forty-five dollars ($45.00). Regular members shall be accorded all privileges of membership, except being National delegates unless they are also Chapter members. Any person who at the time of being separate --without prejudice -- from employment by the Federal or a state or local government, was a Regular member in good standing is eligible for Regular membership in this organization. Any person who, at the time of being separated --with prejudice -- from employment by the Federal, state, or local government and such separate is grieved, and that person is a member in good standing, is eligible for continued regular membership in this organization until such grievance is resolved.

Life Membership

Any person who is in accord with the principles, policies, and objectives of this organization and who agrees to adhere to same, may become a Life Member of this organization with the consent of the Board of Directors and by paying a membership fee of three hundred and seventy-five dollars ($375.00). Such members shall be accord all rights and privileges of membership except that only those who are qualified as Regular member shall be eligible to vote or hold elective office.

Associate Member Undergraduate Student Membership

Any undergraduate student who is not qualified to be a regular member and is enrolled in an accredited college or university may become a student member of BIG (Fee $20.00).

Associate Membership

Any person who is in accord with the principles, policies, and objectives of this organization and who agrees to adhere to same, may become an Associate Member of this organization with the consent of the Board of Directors and by paying a membership fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00). Such members shall be accord all rights and privileges of membership except those of voting and holding elective offices.

Benefits of Membership

• Become a part of a strong national professional organization
• Develop management skills that could help improve your career
• Develop or enhance your leadership skills
• Participate in networking events and build new relationships
• Participate in regional and national professional development and educational training programs
• Participate in developing solutions to common problems facing African-Americans in the workplace