Membership
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Building pathways to prosperity through collaboration, knowledge, and empowerment.
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.
Plans
Choose Your Membership Tier
Start free as a Community Supporter, or choose the membership that fits where you are today.
Community Supporter
Free
For friends of CDMA who want to follow and support our work. Registration is all it takes.
Register free- Free access to our public events
- Full access to the CDMA Career Portal to find jobs, upload your resume and get AI job matches
- The CDMA newsletter with news, events and opportunities (coming soon)
- Community news and updates on our WhatsApp group and Facebook page
- Upgrade to a paid membership anytime
Basic Membership
$100/year
For individuals, students and early-stage entrepreneurs
- Free entry to every CDMA event, including member-only sessions
- Full access to CDMA Academy, from AI and languages to money, careers and Congolese culture
- A place in our network of entrepreneurs, mentors, professionals and community leaders across the diaspora and the DRC
- Listing in the member directory
- Member discounts from fellow member businesses, like 50% off every app and the NEXT Pass on the NEXT App Market
- A voice in the community through Think Tank sessions and member projects
Professional Membership
$250/year
For established professionals, small business owners and consultants
- All Basic benefits
- Featured directory profile with your photo, services and links
- Teach on our platform by leading workshops or giving a Dream Makers Talk
- Mentor through CDMA and help shape our community
- Premium educational content and full replay library
- Every app on the NEXT App Market free, NEXT Pass included
- Business resource library with investment opportunities, grant and funding leads, business templates and market insights on the diaspora and the DRC
- Your business listed in the ACT Marketplace
Corporate Membership
$1,000/year
For established businesses and organizations
or $100/month
- All Professional benefits
- Up to 5 team accounts
- Partner with us on events, as co-host or sponsor
- Dedicated account manager
- Strategic planning consultation
- Visibility package with your logo on our website and event materials, a featured Marketplace listing, a News spotlight and mentions on CDMA Talks and CDMA NEXT radio
- Post jobs on the CDMA Career Portal and meet AI Series graduates
- Seats for your team in CDMA Academy programs
Institutional Partnership
$5,000/year
For major corporations, educational institutions and large organizations
- All Corporate benefits
- Up to 20 team accounts
- Custom benefits package
- Strategic alliance opportunities
- Board of Directors consideration
- VIP access to all events
- Name a program or series, for example the AI Series presented by your organization
- Founding partner recognition at the future Congolese Heritage Center (CH-CCF)
- Custom training cohorts for your staff, students or clients
- Co-authored Dream Makers Papers and community listening sessions on the topics that matter to you
- Keynote slot at our annual Dedication Ceremony
- Yearly impact report for your CSR and stakeholders
Eligibility
Who Should Join
- Aspiring Entrepreneurs looking to launch or grow businesses with community support
- Community Leaders seeking resources and connections to amplify their impact
- Skilled Professionals who want to share their expertise while expanding their networks
- Cultural Advocates passionate about preserving and celebrating heritage
- Investors interested in supporting community-centered economic development
- Anyone who believes in the power of collaboration to transform communities
Why Join
Benefits of Membership
As a member, you'll gain access to our full suite of programs, exclusive networking events, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to groundbreaking initiatives like the CH-CCF.
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.
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