CRAF is the only professional organization in the Capital Region that represents the entire communications community. We provide a much-needed opportunity to connect with all aspects of our field, giving you a deeper knowledge of the who, what, where, and why of this crazy, fast-paced, what-have-I-gotten-myself-into industry.
Your
CRAF membership will
- Welcome you to a community of talented and hardworking individuals from every aspect of the communications industry
- Give you access (and discounted rates!) to industry speakers, workshops, and social events
- Introduce you to industry and community leaders looking for someone with your talent
- Provide student mentoring opportunities
- Allow you to enter the ADDY Awards and be recognized for your stellar work
- Grant you access to the AAF and all its member benefits, including future Job Bank and JobBound
Membership Levels
What suits you best?Individual
Yes, yes, yes — we’re all individuals. But this membership is for the consultants, freelancers, reps and agency pioneers who are creating marketing magic on their own two feet or who simply want to represent.
Individual Full - $ 180
AAF membership and password as well as voting rights as a craf member. Not transferable without the approval of the craf Board of Directors.
Individual Associate - $ 145
Voting rights as a craf member with no AAF benefits. Non-transferable.
Corporate
Because three is the magic number. Our full corporate membership is a good choice for any company, organization or institution that wants all the goodness of craf for three of its lucky employees. Additional AAF memberships are only $55 per person with unlimited subsequent members at associate level only.*
But if you prefer that only one person receives full craf and AAF benefits, you can choose our associate membership. This option comes with unlimited subsequent members at associate level only. *(NB: Primary member will receive AAF benefits)
Corporate Full- $ 360
Three AAF memberships and passwords with unlimited subsequent members at associate level only.
Corporate Associate - $ 305
One AAF membership and password with unlimited subsequent members at associate level only.
*Outstanding Achievement Award (OOA) members must pay $35 to receive full AAF benefits. Must join as an AAF member to receive reduced member ADDY entry fees.
Student
What’s the best way to gain industry know-how, develop networking skills and impress working professionals (aka future bosses) with your undiscovered talent? You guessed it. Student membership offers these opportunities and more.
Student- $ 35
Individuals 18 years and older currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university at either an undergraduate or graduate level of study in a communications-related field are eligible. Membership doesn’t include AAF benefits or craf voting rights and is non-transferable. To be a member of AAF, the student’s school must be an AAF member.
