Membership in Affirmation
Affirmation is a Community
Our vision for Affirmation is that we be a refuge to land, heal, share, and be authentic. We do this by accomplishing our mission to create worldwide communities of safety, love, and hope for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families and friends who intersect with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Voting Membership
While all who participate and engage with Affirmation are community members, voting membership is granted to community members who demonstrate a commitment to accomplishing the mission of Affirmation through their financial support, service as a volunteer leader, or a consistent level of engagement. Voting members are the members described in our charter and bylaws as the ultimate governing authority of the organization. Voting members elect the President of Affirmation every two years and vote on whether to approve recommended changes to the charter and bylaws.
Three Ways to Become a Voting Member
Engagement
Community members who subscribe to Affirmation emails, have been subscribed for at least one year, consistently read and click on links in Affirmation emails, and attend at least three Affirmation events, may be granted voting membership.
Leadership
Community members who serve as volunteer community leaders within Affirmation's areas, regions, chapters, or affinity groups are voting members of Affirmation for the duration of their service.
Financial Support
Community members who donate to Affirmation at least $10 within a calendar year to support Affirmation's mission are sustaining members and voting members of Affirmation. Sustaining members are also eligible for recognition and other benefits based on the level of their sustaining membership.
You do not need to apply to become a voting member of Affirmation. Voting membership is granted automatically based on the above criteria. You will be notified with your status as a voting member changes.
Sustaining Membership
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Affirmation relies on the generosity of donors. Without this generosity, Affirmation would not be able to accomplish our mission. All community members are encouraged to further support Affirmation by becoming sustaining members. As a sustaining member, financially support the mission of Affirmation to create communities of safety, love, and hope for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families and friends who intersect with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints around the world.
Sustaining Membership Levels
Bronze
Minimum Annual Donation: $10
Benefits: Voting Membership, Annual Membership Card
Silver
Minimum Annual Donation: $40
Benefits: Voting Membership, Annual Membership Card, Annual Membership Pin
Gold
Minimum Annual Donation: $120 or $10 per Month
Benefits: Voting Membership, Annual Membership Card, Annual Membership Pin, Website Recognition, Annual Report Recognition, 50% Discount for Conferences/Events
Platinum
Minimum Annual Donation: $600 or $50 per Month
Benefits: Voting Membership, Annual Membership Card, Annual Membership Pin, Website Recognition, Annual Report Recognition, 75% Discount for Conferences/Events, Advisory Board Invitation
Lifetime
Minimum Donation: $12,000 Lifetime
Benefits: Voting Membership, Annual Membership Card, Annual Membership Pin, Website Recognition, Annual Report Recognition, 100% Discount for Conferences/Events, Advisory Board Invitation
Where to Find Your Membership Information
To check to see if you are a voting member and your sustaining membership level, please visit your member dashboard. From there, you will also be able to update your contact information, contact preferences, manage your recurring monthly or annual donations, and update your payment method used for your recurring donations.