{"id":1149,"date":"2021-09-15T14:00:59","date_gmt":"2021-09-15T14:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cumulusasso.wpengine.com\/?page_id=1149"},"modified":"2025-10-22T11:24:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T11:24:48","slug":"associate-membership","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cumulusassociation.org\/our-community\/become-a-member\/associate-membership","title":{"rendered":"Associate Membership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/div><!-- \/ Wrapper -->\n<section class=\"page-hero entry  has-featured-img\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\n\t\t<hgroup>\n\t\t\t\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Associate Membership<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">As an associate member, you enjoy \u201cobserver status\u201d with the association and can participate in the annual General Assembly. However, associate membership precludes you from the leadership and voting rights of a full member.<\/h5>\n\n\n\t\t<\/hgroup>\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cumulusassociation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/assiciate-membership-hero.svg\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"wrapper entry\">\n\n\n\n<\/div><!-- \/ Wrapper -->\n<section class=\"content-block-outer  light\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrapper entry\">\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"166\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/cumulusassociation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/full-memebership-icon-1.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To qualify for associate membership, institutions must satisfy the following:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be a private sector company, professional association, non-degree granting institution, or promotional association committed to art and\/or design<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage in Cumulus activities and\/or advocate for Cumulus members<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"166\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/cumulusassociation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/full-memebership-icon-2.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1110\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Associate members must pay an annual membership fee determined by their profit status and size.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Cumulus membership automatically renews annually, unless the member institution notifies the Cumulus Secretariat in writing of its desire to leave the association.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"wrapper entry\">\n\n\n\n<\/div><!-- \/ Wrapper -->\n<section class=\"content-block-outer  dark alt-2 space-s\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrapper entry\">\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To start the application process for Full Membership, <br>fill in our Expression of Interest form.<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button white\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cumulusassociation.org\/our-community\/become-a-member\/expression-of-interest\/?membership=associate-membership\">Membership Expression of Interest<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"wrapper entry\">\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Member Application Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cumulus membership inquiries and applications may be submitted on a rolling basis. The application is processed for review as part of one annual intake in January.**<br><br>New members are accepted upon the Executive Board endorsement and that of the annual Cumulus General Assembly which takes place in April-June of each calendar year.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Non-profit institutions: 1.500\u20ac<br>For profit institutions (&lt;20 employees): 2.000\u20ac<br>For profit institutions (21-150 employees): 3.000\u20ac<br>For profit institutions (&gt;151 employees): 5.000\u20acs: 1.200\u20ac<\/strong><br><br>Note that there is no fee to apply.\u2022\u2022<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"708\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/cumulusassociation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/membership-img-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1119 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cumulusassociation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/membership-img-1.jpg 708w, https:\/\/cumulusassociation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/membership-img-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 708px) 100vw, 708px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><!-- \/ Wrapper -->\n<section class=\"content-block-outer  light\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrapper entry\">\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Steps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The steps articulated below are required to complete your membership process. Please note that you must contact the Cumulus Secretariat who will guide you through the online system to submit your application!<br><br><strong>Contact the Secretariat at <a href=\"mailto:applications@cumulusassociation.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">applications@cumulusassociation.org<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns dark bottom-s is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading size-l\">01<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading regular\">Request a membership application form by emailing our Secretariat at <a href=\"mailto:cumulus@taik.fi\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:applications@cumulusassociation.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">applications@cumulusassociation.org<\/a>. This form is digital and must be submitted online.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The form includes a set of comprehensive questions pertaining to your institutional mission and overview of operations and financial information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/cumulusassociation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/membership-step-1.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1126\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns dark bottom-s is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading size-l\">02<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading regular\">Fill out and submit the endorsement letter digitally. The letter must be submitted with original signature(s) on your official institutional stationary in PDF form as part of your application to <a href=\"mailto:applications@cumulusassociation.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">applications@cumulusassociation.org<\/a>.<br><br><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cumulusassociation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cumulus_AM_Endorsement_letter2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Endorsement Letter<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/cumulusassociation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/membership-step-2.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1132\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns dark is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading size-l\">03<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading regular\">Recommendation letters are not mandatory for this category but strongly suggested.<br><br><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cumulusassociation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Recommendation_template2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Recommendation Template<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/cumulusassociation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/membership-step-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1133\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"wrapper entry\">\n\n\n\n<\/div><!-- \/ Wrapper -->\n<section class=\"content-block-outer \">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrapper entry\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Dates 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cols-4-layout is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-arrow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"166\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/cumulusassociation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/important-dates-1.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1140\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">February 6, 2026<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Application deadline.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-arrow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"166\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/cumulusassociation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/important-dates-2.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1141\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">February &#8211; March 2026<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>New applicants reviewed at next Executive Board meeting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-arrow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"166\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/cumulusassociation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/important-dates-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1142\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">February &#8211; March 2026<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>All applicants notified of the Executive Board\u2019s recommendation for membership.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"166\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/cumulusassociation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/important-dates-4.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1143\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">May 2026<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants positively reviewed are invited to the Cumulus General Assembly where their membership is ratified and they join the association.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"wrapper entry\">\n\n\n\n<\/div><!-- \/ Wrapper -->\n<section class=\"content-block-outer  dark space-s\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrapper entry\">\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To start the application proccess for Associate Membership hit Apply for Membership button<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button white\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cumulusassociation.org\/our-community\/become-a-member\/membership-application-form\/?membership=associate-membership\">Apply for Membership<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"wrapper entry\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Member Application Process Cumulus membership inquiries and applications may be submitted on a rolling basis. 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