Membership Dues Frequently Asked Questions

NAWB revised its dues structure to reflect workforce boards’ total revenue instead of basing member dues on WIOA allocations.

This change takes effect on the June 30 billing cycle. If your membership renews on June 30, then your membership will be impacted by this change.

The new dues schedule for June 30, 2025 to June 29, 2026 is:

Contact Connie Sharp, Director of Membership, at sharpc@nawb.org or 202.644.7147.

No. If you have already paid your dues for 2025, then you don’t need to worry about paying your dues again until 2026. The new schedule will impact your 2026 dues.

No, what you have been invoiced is what you owe NAWB for your dues. If you need another invoice, please contact NAWB’s director of membership.

The current dues structure hasn’t been updated since 2017 and no longer reflects the network.

The updated structure is designed to:

  • Reflect diverse funding sources: Aligning dues with total revenue better represents the varied income streams and expanded roles of workforce boards.
  • Ensure equity: Contributions will now be more proportionate to each organization’s financial capacity, creating a fairer model for all members.
  • Enhanced support: This change allows NAWB to better allocate resources and strengthen support for all its members.
  • Provide flexibility: As the workforce landscape evolves, this model positions NAWB to adapt alongside you, ensuring our advocacy and services remain effective and relevant.

Yes, a Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increase is planned for June 30th of each year. The chart below reflects dues until 2030.

Please contact NAWB’s director of membership with your correct total revenue so your dues can be adjusted accordingly.