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CAM's thoughtfully designed membership levels connect you and your organization to the California museum community. From Connect to Engage to Lead, there is something for everyone and every budget size.

With three tiers of membership at each level, including a “pay what you can” option, everyone can join. All Engage and Lead Memberships for institutions are based on annual operating budgets.

CAM membership strengthens the California museum field and includes:

  • Bi-weekly CAM eNews including resources and jobs postings
  • Discounted CAM Conference registration at Institutional and Individual Engage and Lead levels
  • Free programs focusing on trends and best practices
  • Emergency resources for museums and staff, including COVID-19 updates
  • Advocacy work on behalf of museums

Business members at all levels receive the following benefits:

  • Complimentary Member CAM eNews
  • Three listings in the Business Associates Directory
  • Complimentary use of the CAM Member logo
  • Ability to serve on CAM committees
  • Hard copy of CAM’s Membership Directory (upon request, does not include emails)
Level Price Benefits
LEAD $575
  • Complimentary job postings in CAM eNews and on website
  • Three premium listings in Business directory including logo
  • One time mention on CAM social channels
  • Logo/link in eNews to your business web page (26x/year)
ENGAGE $225
  • Complimentary job postings in CAM eNews and on website
  • Three premium listings in Business directory including logo
  • One time mention on CAM social channels
CONNECT $125
  • Discounted job postings ($50 each)



All Institutional members at all three levels receive the following benefits:

  • Complimentary Member CAM eNews
  • Complimentary use of the CAM member logo (with hyperlink)
  • Museum Legal Toolkit
  • Discounts on products and services offered by CAM Business Associates
  • Access to CAM Advocacy Initiatives and California Museum Month
  • Recognition on the CAM website and in the Annual Conference program and website
  • Ability to serve on CAM Committees
Level Price Benefits
LEAD $80- $2,250*
  • Complimentary job postings in the CAM job directory and in eNews
  • Discounts on CAM programs (including the Annual Conference) for current staff and volunteers (20%)
  • Complimentary Engage Individual Memberships discounts for all current staff
  • Enhanced recognition on the CAM website and in the Annual Conference Program
ENGAGE $55- $1,500*
  • Discount (25%) on additional Engage Individual Membership for current staff
  • 5 complimentary Engage Individual Memberships for staff
  • Complimentary job postings in the CAM job directory and in eNews
  • Discounts on CAM programs (including the Annual Conference) for current staff and volunteers (15%)
CONNECT Pay what you can
  • One complimentary Engage Individual Membership
  • Discounted job postings ($50) in the CAM job board and CAM eNews

*The price of membership is based on budget size.



All Individual members at all three levels receive the following benefits:

  • Complimentary Member CAM eNews
  • Ability to serve on CAM Committees
Level Price Benefits
LEAD $100
  • 15% off Programs including the Annual Conference
  • Website Recognition
ENGAGE

Student:
$25

Professional:
$50
  • 15% off Programs including the Annual Conference
CONNECT $15
  • There are no additional benefits at this level



Gift a Membership

Already have a membership but want to purchase one for a colleague? Anytime is a great time to consider gifting those staff members, dedicated volunteers, and emerging museum professionals a passport to professional development and engagement opportunities through CAM Membership.

Download a CAM GIFT Individual Membership Form, fill out as completely as you can, print and return with a check in the mail, or email with completed payment info to membership@calmuseums.org.

Contact Michelle Rader at admin@calmuseums.org with questions.

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