CUP is a premier membership networking organization dedicated to providing exceptional access, leadership and service opportunities to urban professionals seeking to make a substantial difference in their careers and their communities. We work to generate access to capital for minority businesses, increase the number of low-income students that graduate from college, and expand and enhance civic participation and leadership in our communities.

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Associate Membership -$250 per year

• Members-only receptions, networking opportunities, and leadership development forums
• 50% off Distinguished Leadership Series events
• Access to CUP online community (coming soon)
• Opportunity to serve on CUP committees
• Access to board matching services & premier job opportunities
• Special CUP Member discount at select local NY businesses

General Membership – $1,000 per year

• All Associate Membership benefits, plus:

• VIP receptions, networking opportunities, and leadership development forums for Executive Members only.
• Free admission to all Distinguished Leadership Series events
• Opportunities to be featured (or to feature your organization) in monthly CUP newsletter
• Advance notice and discounts to flagship events (Gala, Holiday Party, etc…)
• Eligibility to serve on Board of Directors
• Voting rights for selection of CUP Board

Corporate Membership

The Council of Urban Professionals Corporate Membership Program is the perfect complement to your company’s portfolio!

Connect your employees to a network of seasoned and diverse professionals across industries; offer employees access to a powerful tool for effecting meaningful change through education reform, board service opportunities, access to capital and leading industry research; or join us for high-profile co-branding opportunities and sponsorship of marquee CUP events!

• A company of any size may offer CUP Membership as a benefit to its employees
• Employees can enjoy significant savings on Membership
• Starting a partnership is as easy as contacting us!
• Online enrollment makes joining easy for employees and boosts participation.
• For more information on corporate membership or sponsorship opportunities please email Elisa Espiritu at eespiritu@nycup.org.

• We also have an Institutional Membership for universities, non-profit and membership organizations that offers access to a broad network of employment including senior level positions, board service opportunities and leadership training!
• For more information on institutional membership please email Ijeoma Obilo at iobilo@nycup.org.

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