SEEDS Core Value of Access
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SEEDS uses a sliding scale model in alignment with our core value of access. The below descriptions can help you decide which tier is right for you. We honor and recognize that we come from different backgrounds and experiences, as it relates to disability status, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, and so many more of our multitudes of identities. Joining at the highest possible membership tier supports those at the other end of the sliding scale.
Selecting a Membership Tier
SEEDS designs our services to reduce barriers to participation. To honor this core value of access, we encourage members to consider the following impacts of systemic advantages and disadvantages when registering:
Considerations:
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Educational earning power (advanced graduate degree)
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Salary/annual income that far exceeds necessities and makes wealth accumulation possible
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Investments and savings (emergency "rainy day" savings, investments, retirement funds, etc.)
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Access to generational familial wealth (inheritance, trust funds, property, education paid for by family, etc.)
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Lack of debt (student loans, personal credit card debt, personal loans, car loans, medical debt, etc.)
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Property ownership (car, boat, home, vacation home, landlord, etc.
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Excess funds for entertainment (restaurants, travel, shopping for personal expenses, etc.)
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Financially responsible for only yourself without dependents or others reliant on your income
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Access to employer health insurance/benefits or to pay for healthcare on the private market
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Access to paid time off (PTO), sick time, or vacation time
Experiencing financial hardship/barrier to access? Please complete the financial aid application.
Membership Pricing Overview
Below are the pricing options for each membership tier. The Tier 1 membership is for you if you do not have access to the above, or have limited access to the above advantages and resources. Those who have had access to the above are encouraged to join the Tier 2 membership to support participation for those at the other end of the sliding scale. Thank you for joining at the highest tier possible.
PRICING OPTIONS | TIER 1 (Founding) | TIER 2 (Founding Sustaining) |
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Option A | $179 | $579 |
Option B | $279 | $879 |
Option C | $399 | $1,199* |
*The value of SEEDS annual membership is $1,199. Any funds offered above that amount will be considered tax deductible. For example, if you choose to pay $2,000 for a membership, $801 of the purchase will be tax deductible.
Professional/Learning Development Funds
If you work for a company or organization that offers professional development/learning funds, you may be able to use those funds to pay SEEDS Alumni Network membership dues. Below are recommended levels of support from your company or organization based on annual operating budget:
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Not sure how to ask? See our sample letter for support.
ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET | RECOMMENDED SUPPORT |
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$10 million or above | $2,500 |
$3 million to $10 million | $1,199 |
$1.5 million to $3 million | $879 |
$500,000 or less | $399 |
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Ready to transform your conflict resolution network? Early bird registration is open!
​We are so excited you're ready to transform your conflict resolution community! Please be sure to read the guidance on membership tiers, and select your tier in alignment with SEEDS’ value of access.
Membership fees are charged annually. Members are welcome to upgrade their membership to
become a sustaining member or join at any time. There is an opportunity to change your tier level at
the time of annual renewal. Memberships cannot be downgraded once paid for until the next billing
cycle. For more details about payments or changing your membership tier,
please contact info@seedscrc.org.
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Interested in Becoming an Alumni?
Anyone who has completed a SEEDS certification training is eligible to join the SEEDS Alumni Network. If you would like to join the network but have not participated in a SEEDS training, you can register and participate in any of our upcoming trainings to become eligible.
Already a Member? Log into the member portal here:
Financial Aid Access?
If you are experiencing a financial barrier to access for the Alumni Network, please email info@seedscrc.org. If you are unable to access the Alumni Network membership at the Tier 1 Option A level of $179, please complete the financial aid application.