NIRI - Membership Benefits

Membership in NIRI provides IR professionals and corporate communicators with all the resources and information they need to succeed in today’s challenging economic climate.

NIRI offers various online learning, networking, and information resources -- including the IR Competency Suite, frequent webinars, eGroups discussion forums, eMeetups virtual gatherings, and a COVID-19 Crisis Resource Library -- that members can access while working remotely.

The many benefits of membership include:

Information

IR Update is NIRI's quarterly online magazine, offering feature articles and thought leadership on matters important to IROs and corporate communicators.
IR Update Weekly is an electronic newsletter that is emailed to members each Tuesday. This publication includes timely information on regulatory developments, corporate governance, NIRI seminars and webinars, job postings, and other topics of interest.
IR Update Daily is NIRI's new member-exclusive news digest. This platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to source news that is tailored to members' interest areas.
Executive Alerts offer periodic and timely information on regulatory and compliance issues and provides vital guidance and information.
NIRI Analytics reports provide research reports based on member surveys on earnings guidance, corporate disclosure, compensation, and more.
NIRI's publications include Standards of Practice for Investor Relations and policy statements on ESG disclosure, earnings guidance practices, and company-sponsored research.
NIRI has created resources libraries on Corporate Governance, Sustainability, and MiFID II, as well as a new COVID-19 Crisis Resource Library.
The Sample Document Library includes resources such as guidance for corporate disclosure, model job descriptions, and sample IR plans provided by NIRI members.
The Career Center is a key career development resource where members can post their resumes confidentially and search job listings.
NIRI's Ethics Council is available to answer members' questions on ethical concerns and oversees NIRI's Codes of Ethics.

Education

Free webinars with insight from leading IR practitioners and industry experts. Webinar archives are available for replay.
Online learning offerings, including NIRI's new IR Competency Suite of courses.
Convenient Educational Programs include seminars, conferences, and webinars — all at reduced rates or free for members.
The NIRI Annual Conference is the largest global annual gathering of IR executives delivering a unique mix of information-packed educational sessions, renowned keynote speakers, and networking opportunities.

Networking

NIRI's online Membership Directory list allows you to network with members by industry and location. NIRI Chapters are located in all major U.S. financial centers, with regional chapters and the Virtual chapter representing broader areas. Chapters provide convenient local professional development, education, networking, and leadership opportunities.

eGroups is NIRI's private social networking forum where members can share advice on best practices, new trends, and IR services. This platform includes special forums for chapter officers, Senior Roundtable members, and CFOs and finance professionals. Members also can gather via video conference to discuss IR challenges through NIRI's new eMeetups platform.

NIRI also offers various programs to recognize accomplished IR professionals, including NIRI Fellows and 40 Under 40.

Advocacy

NIRI is the Advocate for IR and maintains close relationships with the SEC, key committees of Congress, NYSE, Nasdaq, securities industry associations, and public policy institutions. To learn more, please visit the Advocacy Call to Action page.

NIRI membership dues are not refundable, but one may transfer a membership to a colleague. For more details on NIRI membership terms, please visit the Membership FAQs page.

NIRI does offer a Member/Career Transition Program for members who lose their jobs.