SCPHA Membership 

A Stronger Membership, Built for Public Health in SC

SCPHA is refreshing its membership tiers and dues structure to keep pace with the field, reward our most committed supporters, and open the door wider for the next generation of public health professionals. Here's what's changing in 2026:

Table listing individual membership categories with current and 2026 rates: Regular $45 to $55; SCPHA Champions new rate $100; Retiree $20 to $25; Students $20 to $25; Emerging Public Health Professionals new rate $35; Lifetime Membership new rate $650

Why It's Changing

• Aligns dues with association standards and the true cost of member services
• Creates an affordable, dedicated home for early-career professionals
• Gives our most passionate supporters a way to invest more deeply in SCPHA's mission
• Strengthens long-term financial sustainability for the Association

Emerging Professionals Tier

Designed for anyone in their first five years of a public health career, this new $35 tier offers an affordable on-ramp that supports retention and a smooth transition into the profession.

SCPHA Champions — Go Beyond Membership

Champions make a bold $100 investment in the future of public health in South Carolina and are recognized as sustaining supporters of SCPHA's mission.

Recognition:
Public acknowledgment on our website & annual meeting, plus a digital badge for LinkedIn.

Priority Access:
Event discounts and invitations to Champion-only networking roundtables.

Enhanced Engagement:
Input on SCPHA initiatives and eligibility for advisory roles or task forces.

Impact & Legacy:
Direct support for scholarships and advocacy, plus an annual impact report.

New for 2026
Organizational Membership, Built to Scale with your Team

A new tier structure lets partner organizations enroll multiple staff under a single package — with bulk pricing that gets better as your team grows.

Table of membership tiers showing included memberships, standard yearly costs, and extra member rates: Grassroots Collaborator up to 5 memberships at $250/yr; Community Builder up to 10 at $500/yr, extra $45 per person; Core Contributor up to 20 at $1,500/yr, extra $40 per person; Strategic Ally up to 50 at $5,000/yr, extra $35 per person; Premier Partner unlimited student/emerging plus up to 20 faculty/staff at $10,000/yr, extra $30 per non‑student/emerging member.

Most Tiers Include

• Complimentary SCPHA memberships for your team
• Discounted rates on any additional staff memberships

Core Contributor & Above

• Featured spotlight article in The Bulletin
• Co-branded webinars & workshops with SCPHA

Strategic Ally & Above

• Access to SCPHA's job board
• Invitation to collaborate in SCPHA planning meetings
• Early access to call for abstracts, speaker slots & sponsorships

Premier Partner spotlight ($10,000/yr):

Free membership for all actively enrolled public health students and emerging professionals at your institution, prominent logo placement across SCPHA channels, up to 5 complimentary annual conference registrations, exclusive leadership roundtables with SCPHA council, and the option to sponsor a scholarship or award in your institution's name.

SCPHA Membership Structure 2026.pdf

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