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APMP IS YOUR ASSOCIATION IF YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR WINNING NEW WORK OR RETAINING WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION.

Welcome to the best career move you'll ever make!

As the leading global network for bid and proposal professionals, APMP offers unmatched opportunities for growth, learning, and networking. Membership connects you with a worldwide community of like-minded professionals and provides exclusive access to industry resources you can't get anywhere else. APMP is your go-to resource for advancing your career in the bids and proposals industry.

Types of Membership

Individual

$170

/ year

Anyone involved with winning business for their organization.

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Corporate

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You can save money by bundling your annual APMP purchases into a single package. Best for when signing up staffs of 8 or more. 

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Retiree

$85

/ year

Retired but wish to remain involved with the APMP community.

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Student

$25

/ year

To qualify for an APMP Student Membership, you must be currently enrolled full- or part-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree-granting university, college, community college, or approved apprenticeship program.

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APMP Individual Membership Benefits

You are not alone. APMP consists of a global network of professionals who understand what you do and the challenges you face. When you join, it also gives you access to colleagues in your area through your local chapter. 

It's a small investment that could make a tremendous impact on your career (and your life).

What's In It For You?

  • Collaborative in-person events across the world that are designed to help you win more
  • A chance to challenge yourself and prove your worth through the industry’s only certification/accreditation program
  • 24/7 access to dozens of industry webinars
  • 24/7 access to APMP’s Body of Knowledge – The Encyclopedia of Winning
  • 24/7 access to hundreds of news articles on WinningTheBusiness.com, the official news network for the bid and proposal industry
  • 24/7 access to our Career Center to help you find new talent
  • Chapters to learn and network close to where you live and work
  • Deeper connections through Affinity Groups to celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Industry reports and research
  • A global professional network of more than 10,000 bid, proposal, and business-winning people just like you

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Region

Annual Dues in
US Dollars

Countries

Region 1: Higher Income Economies $170 Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Cayman Islands, Channel Islands, Chile, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Guam, Hong Kong SAR, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (South), Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao SAR, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Oman, Palau, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Maarten, St. Martin, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Virgin Islands (U.S.),
Region 2: Upper- Middle- Income Economies $125 Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Fiji,  French Guiana, Gabon, Grenada, Guyana, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Libya, Macedonia, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Mauritius,  Mexico, Montenegro, Namibia, Nauru, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Romania, Russia, Samoa, Serbia, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Venezuela
Region 3: Low-Income and Lower- Middle- Income Economies $112

Afghanistan, Angola, Armenia, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bisau, Haiti, Honduras, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea (North), Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Rwanda, São Tomé and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, West Bank and Gaza, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

India $53.00 India
South Africa $85.00 South Africa

APMP Corporate Membership Benefits

With APMP’s Corporate Membership packages, there’s no need to pick which proposal team members will benefit from APMP membership. By bundling your annual purchases with APMP into a single package, you can extend APMP benefits to your entire team and potentially save money for your company in the process.

Our Corporate Members are seeing remarkable returns!

Discover how companies like Sodexo are optimizing their investment in APMP Corporate Membership, generating a $6,224 return for every $1 invested.

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Why Invest in a Corporate Membership for Your Organization?

APMP Corporate Membership is a sign of your commitment to the success of your team and the profession. Whether you’re a team of 8 or 80, APMP is your direct connection to winning more.

Benefits of Corporate Membership include:

  • Bundling memberships, event registrations, and certification exams can offer cost savings
  • Chapter affiliation, which can be customized depending on your team’s needs
  • A single invoice for your annual APMP membership package
  • The ability to shift “seats” among teammates as your personnel change
  • Entire team access to APMP’s Body of Knowledge resource and best practices library
  • A recruiting edge with new talent
  • Member discounts on a range of APMP products and resources
  • Recognition as an industry leader on APMP’s website and marketing materials

For more information about APMP’s corporate membership packages, contact Marisela Guzman, Membership Manager, at [email protected].

The Leaders in Industry Professional Development

Would you like to know which companies in the proposal and bid management profession are supporting employees’ professional development with APMP membership? 

See the current line-up of APMP Corporate Members.

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APMP Retiree Member Benefits

Just because you've retired doesn't mean you can't still benefit from staying connected to our community.

What's In It For You?

  • Networking opportunities
  • Certifications
  • Educational events and training
  • Free live and archived webinars
  • Discounted conference registrations
  • Join and affiliate with a local chapter
  • Access to our Body of Knowledge
  • Access to our Career Center
  • Industry reports and research
  • A global professional network of more than 10,000 bid, proposal, and business-winning people just like you

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APMP Student Member Benefits

If you asked most proposal professionals how they got into their career, it’s likely you’d get some variation of how they “just fell into it” — at first, unsure of exactly what the work entailed, and then, in love with the robust landscape of the profession.

APMP wants to build the next generation of bid and proposal professionals, who have intentionally chosen this rewarding profession while still in school.

What's In It For You?

  • Networking opportunities
  • Certifications
  • Educational events and training
  • Free live and archived webinars
  • Discounted conference registrations
  • Join and affiliate with a local chapter
  • Access to our Body of Knowledge
  • Access to our Career Center
  • Industry reports and research
  • A global professional network of more than 10,000 bid, proposal, and business-winning people just like you

To qualify for an APMP Student Membership, you must be currently enrolled full- or part-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree-granting university, college, community college, or approved apprenticeship program.

There are no requirements regarding your specific area of academic focus (winning business professionals come from a wide variety of areas of study).

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Learn more about a career in winning business...

  1. Click the adjacent thumbnail image for a robust infographic about what your career path could look like 
  2. For questions regarding a career in winning business for your company, contact APMP's Intentional Career Path Task Force.
  3. Meet three young APMP members and learn how they went from student to winning business professional
APMP has provided an incredible platform for seasoned individuals from the Proposal and Bid Management profession and young professionals who want to start their careers in this field.
Mayura
Mayura Ravishankar, Proposal Associate
For the first time since I started my career, I felt like I was not alone in my struggles to meet deadlines, wrangle SMEs, and answer impossible questions. I’m grateful to have this community to share our wisdom and experiences.
AnthonyRossi
Anthony Rossi, CF APMP
Without APMP, I would not have the tools or knowledge of the industry to have the career I have today and the success I have experienced.
Liz Megli
Liz Megli, CF APMP
I would advise new professionals to take advantage of the resources that APMP offers. Not only do you have access to conferences and seminars through your chapter, but the free webinars and the robust network of professionals are great benefits that can help advance one’s career.
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Valerie Kessie, CP APMP
I never want to be complacent in my career, so it has been beneficial to have this group of peers who are going through similar trials and tribulations in the proposal world on a day-to-day basis.
jill zander
Jill Zander, CF APMP
APMP's techniques on proposal writing are meticulously engineered with real-life examples, and the extensive information available in their Body of Knowledge is a goldmine for bid & proposal professionals.
AnantShukla
Anant Shukla, CF APMP
I love that my high scores in English and grammar from grade school finally paid off! I understand where I fit in professionally with a career that is rewarding on many levels. I owe all of this to APMP!
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Bette Sturino, CP APMP
During my association with APMP, I have been fortunate to have met and gathered wisdom from several industry stalwarts.
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Karthik Koutharapu, CP APMP
APMP has been instrumental in my success and has given me a framework in which to coach and mentor the bid and proposal stars of the future.
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Ceri Mescall, CPP APMP
APMP is an organization full of hardworking, enthusiastic professionals who are dedicated to promoting their industry and practicing their craft.
HeatherFinch
Heather Finch, CF APMP