The NAIS Community Catalyst Program is for organizations that strengthen and support the independent school community. They activate ideas, initiatives, and opportunities that benefit schools through their specialized expertise, resources, and influence.
NAIS continues to evolve this program to create more meaningful opportunities for organizations to engage with the NAIS community. Learn about the independent schools that make up our community in the snapshot below.
NAIS Member Demographics
NAIS Community Catalyst Benefits
Visibility with NAIS Membership
- Updated! NAIS Community Market: An online space where Community Catalysts can post—for free—solutions and exclusive NAIS member discounts that address the unique challenges independent schools may be facing.
- New! NAIS Community Forum: An online community where Community Catalysts can engage directly with NAIS member schools, respond to questions, and share their expertise.
- Find a Company Directory Listing: A listing on the NAIS website that includes your organization’s address, website, contacts, description, product/service categories, and logo.
- Direct Mail List: One complimentary NAIS member school direct mail list (not email), valued at $2,430, and significant discounts on additional lists purchased.
- Community Catalyst Logo: Access to the NAIS Community Catalyst logo for use on your website, marketing materials, or publications. Available upon request.
- Event Calendar Submissions: Opportunity to submit educational events for posting on the NAIS event calendar.
- Early Sponsorship Access: Advance selection of NAIS exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities before sales open to the public. Exhibiting and sponsoring Community Catalysts receive special recognition at NAIS Thrive.
Discounts
Community Catalysts receive preferred pricing on select NAIS opportunities:
- 10% discount on exhibit fees for the NAIS Thrive and NAIS Gather conferences
- 10% off advertisements in Independent School magazine
- New! 10% off banner ad sponsorship opportunity in the NAIS Bulletin newsletter
- 10% off job posting packages in the NAIS Career Center
- New! 20% off NAIS research reports in the online store
- Up to 40% off select professional development events and publications
NAIS Resources
- NAIS Member Directory: PDF access to the NAIS Member Directory (September release) for informational purposes. Available upon request.
- Independent School Magazine: Complimentary online access and one free subscription to the award-winning quarterly magazine covering trends and issues affecting independent schools.
- Independent Ideas Blog: Explore current and archived posts on the issues and trends that matter most in education.
- NAIS Principles of Good Practice: Gain a shared sense of values and best practices in all areas of independent school operations.
- NEW! Quick Views of select NAIS Research Reports: High-level summaries showcasing key data points; designed to serve as a quick reference point before diving deeper into the full analysis.
- NAIS Planner and NAIS Bulletin: Weekly e-newsletters highlighting education news, NAIS resources, and opportunities for school leaders.
Annual Community Catalyst Dues
2026-2027 dues are $2,150. Organizations that join NAIS between April–June 2026 will pay dues for the full 2026–2027 school year. With this payment, you will receive complimentary membership through June 30, 2026.
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