NACD Membership
Your membership makes NACD's work possible. Member contributions provide the foundation for NACD's ability to serve conservation districts throughout the year.
Pay Membership Dues
Why Become a Member of NACD?
Your conservation district’s or state or territory association’s membership dues directly support NACD’s ability to:
- Advocate with a unified voice for federal investments in conservation
- Develop educational resources and provide training opportunities
- Convene opportunities for peer learning and networking
- Grow and recognize conservation leaders
- Keep districts informed through a variety of NACD publications
“Your membership makes NACD’s work possible. Member contributions provide the foundation for NACD’s ability to serve conservation districts throughout the year. We can’t do it without you.” – Mark Masters, NACD President-Elect
Membership Benefits
Be part of a nationwide network of conservation districts! With NACD membership, your district stays informed with tailored communications covering federal and legislative updates, conservation news, and district activities across the nation. Learn and build skills with exclusive access to education, leadership development, and training opportunities for district officials and staff. Connect with other district professionals and conservation partners through in-person meetings and virtual webinars to share ideas, experiences, and solutions. Advocate alongside other conservation districts as part of a unified voice leading the conversation about voluntary, locally led conservation in national policy and funding.
Beginning October 1, 2026, NACD’s membership levels and perks are summarized in the table below.
“Membership isn’t just an investment in your district. It’s an investment for the future of all districts.” – Ryan Britt, NACD Second Vice President
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| Sapphire $5,000+ |
Platinum $3,500 – $4,999 |
Diamond $2,500 – $3,499 |
Gold $1,000 – $2,499 |
Contributor $999 or less |
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| Subscription to eResource, NACD’s weekly e-newsletter |
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| Access to the Member’s Only Section of NACD’s website |
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| Eligibility to apply for Friends of NACD grants |
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| NACD Marketplace discounts | 20% off a single purchase of $100 or more* | 20% off a single purchase of $100 or more* | 15% off a single purchase of $100 or more* | 10% off a single purchase of $100 or more* |
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| Recognition in the NACD Annual Report |
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| Invitations to the NACD President’s Reception at the NACD Annual Meeting | Four invitations | Two invitations | One invitation |
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| One free NACD Stewardship Week kit |
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*Excludes sale and clearance items
Membership Awards
During NACD’s Annual Meetings, NACD recognizes states and territories that have achieved 100 percent in district participation in membership dues or have made the largest contribution to NACD.
States and territories are acknowledged as contributing at 100% if every eligible member (state association and conservation districts) contributes to NACD, or if the total value of contributions equal a Gold Level Membership or above for the total number of eligible members. If you have questions about eligibility or would like to know what your state has contributed at any point throughout the year, reach out to NACD’s membership team.
Recent Top Ten Contributing States
Alabama, Minnesota, Ohio, Indiana, North Carolina, Kentucky, Virginia, Iowa, Washington, Kansas
Alabama, North Carolina, Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio, Texas, Iowa, Kentucky, Virginia, Kansas
Alabama, North Carolina, Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio, Texas, Iowa, Kentucky, Virginia, Kansas
Alabama, Indiana, North Carolina, Minnesota, Ohio, Iowa, Kansas, Texas, Kentucky, Virginia
Alabama, Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio, Minnesota, Iowa, Texas, Kentucky, Kansas, Virginia
Recent 100% in Member Participation
Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Kentucky, Maryland, Nebraska, Ohio, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington
Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maryland, Nebraska, Northern Mariana Islands, Rhode Island, Virginia, West Virginia
Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maryland, Nebraska, Northern Mariana Islands, Rhode Island, Virginia, West Virginia
Alabama, Delaware, Guam, Hawaii, Maryland, Nebraska, Virginia, West Virginia
Alabama, Delaware, Guam, Hawaii, Maryland, Nebraska, West Virginia