At IoD Ireland, our members are the heart of our organisation.
Your contributions and involvement are invaluable as we strive to make Ireland an exemplar of corporate governance. As a member, you will be empowered, informed, and connected through a network of pioneering directors who share your commitment to excellence.
To ensure we continue to meet your needs as a director and senior business leader, the membership renewal fee for 2025 will increase. This renewal fee increase will enable us to continue to deliver a high standard of service, support, and advocacy to you now and in the future, as well as bring you new initiatives and benefits.
The fee increase will see our membership renewal rate increase from €325 to €395 and will take effect at your next renewal date in 2025.
Value of Your Membership
Being a valued member of Ireland’s leading Director network ensures you will continue to benefit from the following:
Access to a Valued Network
- Exclusive access to over 3,300 directors and C-suite members within Ireland’s largest and most trusted director network.
- Extensive networking opportunities at more than 30 complimentary events each year.
Learn and Grow as a Director
- Expert insights and inspiration from thought leaders at our Leading in Governance conference and other prestigious member and partnership events.
- Director resources and content, including our Director Handbooks, thought leadership articles, Director Factsheets, webcasts, and monthly e-zines, all crafted by leading experts in the legal, professional services, and consultancy sectors.
Develop with the Support of Governance Experts
- Educational opportunities with preferential rates for IoD members, ranging from workshops to short programmes, including our gold-standard Chartered Director Programme, taught by a distinguished faculty of Chartered Directors and governance experts.
- The IoD Ireland CPD Framework for Directors offers valuable guidance, empowering members to navigate the complex policy, regulatory, macroeconomic, and governance landscape with confidence.
- Tax & Legal Panels - Complimentary access to expert advice on corporate and personal tax matters, along with a Legal Panel offering relevant advice to IoD members.
Be Recognised by Peers and Enhance Your Personal Brand
- Recognition from the only body in Ireland that offers full Chartered Director accreditation through the IoD Chartered Director Programme.
- Promotional opportunities which provide an engagement, information, and promotional platform for members as well as high-profile opportunities to speak and build networks via online and in-person events.
- IoD Boardroom Centre – Opportunity to join our candidate pool for potential roles as Non-Executive Chair, Board Member, or Committee Member across a wide variety of sectors.
Shaping the future of governance
- Advocacy work: the opportunity to be a key stakeholder to enable our vision for Ireland to become an exemplar of corporate governance.
- Policy and public affairs engagment: Be an active stakeholder in IoD’s work with government and regulators, helping influence the debate, shape the agenda, and advocate change through feedback in member surveys, consultations, and published research reports on business sentiment.
- Member research: opportunity to share your views in key policy areas and issues through our surveys and focus groups.
Special Member Offers
- Access to essential products and services for personal and business needs, including tailored Directors & Officers Liability Insurance.
- Complimentary access to exclusive IoD London facilities at 116 Pall Mall, airport lounges in Dublin, Cork, and Shannon, along with 16 executive lounges in the UK and Europe, plus additional lifestyle benefits.
FAQs
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After careful consideration, the Council of IoD Ireland has decided to implement an increase in the membership renewal fee. The rising cost pressures from the current inflationary environment and membership fees remaining unchanged since 2017, this renewal fee increase will help us continue providing and enhancing the value of IoD membership. We will continue to invest in the support and services that benefit our members. The Council will conduct an annual review of the membership pricing to ensure it remains fair and sustainable.
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The increase in renewal membership fees will commence from 1st January 2025 and will only affect you at your next renewal date. For example, if your membership renewal date is in December 2024, this new renewal rate does not come into effect until December 2025.
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This renewal fee increase aligns with inflation since the last adjustment in 2017 and has been benchmarked against other institutes within the Global Network of Director Institutes (GNDI) to ensure competitiveness.
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The renewal fee for IoD Membership will be €395.
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To realise our strategic vision for Ireland to be an exemplar of corporate governance, IoD Ireland is the foremost resource and network for directors nationwide. We will continue to enhance and expand our value proposition for our members. This will include expanding our range of events addressing the myriads of challenges and opportunities facing directors and business leaders. It will help to attract industry experts and thought leaders to assist in producing world-class content through our events, factsheets, handbooks, and resources. We are committed to providing an inclusive membership fee structure as much as possible, which currently includes 30+ complimentary events annually. We believe that the renewal fee of €395 offers exceptional value for members through our wide range of opportunities for professional development, networking, and knowledge-sharing. Our inclusive membership fee structure eliminates the need for additional fees per event (excluding IoD Christmas lunch), making it easier for members to participate regularly and fully engage with the community. Additionally, it encourages consistent member involvement, strengthens connections, and enhances the overall membership experience by providing a diverse array of events and member supports throughout the year.
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Should you wish to discuss any aspect of your IoD membership, please contact us at: +353 1 411 0010 or email membership@iodireland.ie and a member of our team would be delighted to speak with you.
