Path to Membership
Joining ABM begins with a conversation and develops through relationships. Membership cannot simply be purchased. It is extended by invitation to people whom ABM Members believe will strengthen the community.
1. let’s connect
We want to learn about you, your work, what matters to you, and the opportunities you hope to create.
You can start with a personal conversation with us. Book a time below.
You can also attend an information session in a group setting via Zoom first. Link to more information below.
Or you can jump right in and apply to meet with ABM Members one-on-one in one of our Online Connectors. Button below.
2. attend an online Connector
As our guest, you are an important participant in any Connector. Every guest changes the conversation. Your presence adds energy, new information, and depth to the dialogue, creating insights and opening unexpected pathways.
This is not a presentation or a networking event. You will actively participate in up to five private, curated conversations with ABM Members who have chosen to make themselves available to meet with you.
We will curate your schedule with ABM Members who are at the heart of the community, whose work and experience are relevant to your interests and who exemplify the culture of dialogue, friendship, and collaboration that defines ABM. During these conversations, you will learn about ABM directly from the people who have built it while sharing your own priorities, opportunities, and aspirations. Together, you will discover whether there is a strong foundation for an ongoing relationship.
There is no expectation that you will become a member. Some guests choose to continue their journey with ABM, while others participate only once. In every case, the exchange is grounded in mutual respect, genuine curiosity, and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships.
3. Membership Is Extended by Invitation
Following your participation in an ABM Online Connector, ABM Members provide feedback on whether they believe you are likely to achieve your objectives through ABM while also contributing to the strength of the Community.
The decision is therefore based not only on whether you wish to join, but also on whether Members believe there is a strong mutual fit. Where there is consensus, we will extend an invitation to become an ABM Member.
Membership starts at $2,900 per year and includes unlimited participation in ABM Online Connectors, unlimited seats for your team, participation in all ABM Spheres, relationship development support, and opportunities to cultivate learning, business, dialogue, partnership, personal growth, and friendship throughout the year.
Representatives of Indigenous governments, their departments, development corporations, tribal councils, and Indigenous non-profit organizations participate in ABM at no cost.
The Annual Community Gathering and Uncensored Dialogue Forums are optional, fee-based add-ons for Members who wish to deepen relationships through face-to-face dialogue, learning, and collaboration.
If there is not yet consensus, or if the timing is not right, we may invite you to participate in another Online Connector as a guest. Building a trusted community takes time, and we believe important relationships should develop naturally rather than be rushed.