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Membership Plans

Find the Right Membership for You

Become a part of the largest global association supporting the localization industry and multilingual communications! 

Membership Options

Company

For organizations seeking visibility, connections, and engagement.

  • Unlimited employee users
  • Company recognition
  • Industry access
$1,150 - 2,850 / year

Professional

For individuals expanding skills and professional networks.

  • Member resources
  • Professional development
  • Community participation
$450/ year

Nonprofit

For mission-driven organizations and advocacy groups.

  • Discounted access
  • Unlimited employee users
  • Full company access
$450 / year

University

For accredited academic institutions and educational programs.

  • Faculty, admin, and student access
  • Educational resources
  • Industry collaboration
$450 / year

Student

For university students preparing for professional careers.

  • Special student  rate
  • Learn directly from industry leaders
  • Access to GALA's professional community
$75 / year

Once you select your plan, scroll down and select the "Join as" button. You may be redirected to your Member Compass to continue - select the join button there. Your year of membership starts when the dues are received.

The Member Benefits for You

Explore what is included with the different memberships. Learn more about Member Benefits.

Member Benefits Company University Nonprofit Professional Student
Resource Center
Membership includes full access to GALA's professional development center, including Academy, webinar, and SIG meeting recordings, articles, Business Barometer Reports, and more.		 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
GALA Academy (free) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Webinars (free) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
WorldReady Conference (member rate) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
GALA Roadshow (member rate) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Special Interest Groups (free, members-only) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Content leadership / contribution ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Volunteering
Eligible to volunteer with GALA		 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Board Service
Eligible to be a GALA Board Director		 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Voting
Eligible to vote in GALA elections. Companies receive one vote per company membership. Individuals receive their own vote.		 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Member Directory ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
WorldReady Conference Sponsor and Exhibit Discount ✓ ✓ ✓
News / Press Release Publication
Ability to publish with GALA News		 ✓ ✓ ✓
Advertising Discounts
See Visibility and Advertising for complete offerings.		 ✓ ✓ ✓
Unlimited User Accounts ✓ ✓ ✓

GALA is committed to equity, fairness, and transparency and that extends to our membership dues. We believe individuals and organizations of all sizes deserve access to professional development and our membership model reflects the needs of our community. 

Contact membership@gala-global.org with any questions.

Company Member

Select this option if you a legally formed commercial operation or company looking to provide professional development for the entire company. This membership includes an unlimited number of users.

Annual membership dues are based on annual revenue for language services companies and on department budget for global enterprises, with no difference in member benefits.

Tier Revenue (LSCs) / Budget (Enterprise) Dues (USD)

Tier 1

Under $1 million

$1150

Tier 2

$1 million - $4.9 million

$1400

Tier 3

$5 million - $9.9 million

$1950

Tier 4

Over $10 million

$2850

Join as Company Member

Professional Member

Select this option if you are an individual with a professional interest in globalization, localization, language operations, language technologies, or any other facet of global business and multilingual/multicultural communication. 

Annual membership dues: US $450

 Join as Professional Member

Nonprofit Member

Select this option if you are a Nonprofit organization: a legal entity created to operate for a purpose other than generating profit. Any income generated must be reinvested into the organization's mission instead of being distributed to members, directors, or officers. Nonprofit members must be legally formed in and regulated by a recognized country or jurisdiction. This membership includes an unlimited number of users. 

Annual membership dues: US $450

When you select the "Join as Nonprofit Member" option, you will be asked to complete an application form for GALA to review. You will receive a notification when your application has been approved.

 Join as Nonprofit Member

University Member

Select this option if you are an accredited university granting degrees in subjects related to globalization, international business, localization, translation, interpretation, language technologies, or any other facet of global business. This membership includes an unlimited number of users to share with your faculty, staff, and students.

Annual membership dues: US $450

When you select the "Join as University Member" button, you will be asked to complete an application form for GALA to review. You will receive a notification when your application has been approved.

 Join as University Member

Student Member

Select this option if you are individual currently enrolled in a degree program in subjects related to globalization, international business, localization, translation, interpreting, language technologies, or any other facet of global business.

Annual membership dues: US $75

When you select the "Join as Student Member" option, you will be asked to complete an application form, including proof of enrollment, for GALA to review. You will receive a notification when your application has been approved.

 Join as Student Member