Public Lands Alliance represents a powerful, unified community dedicated to preserving, enriching, and enjoying America's public lands. 

Explore the membership categories below to determine the best fit for your organization.

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Public Lands Partner

Public Lands Partners are nonprofit organizations that support specific public lands sites through a formal agreement with a federal, state, or municipal government agency.

 

 

Public Lands Partners include:

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Community Ally

Community Allies are nonprofit organizations that support the public lands community but are not associated with a specific public lands site.                                                                                                                  

 

 

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Corporate Partner

Corporate Partners are for-profit businesses and retailers that are passionate about the public lands community. There are three tiers of membership for Corporate Partners: Trailblazer, Explorer, and Steward.

 

 

Corporate Partners include:

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"The Public Lands Alliance provides an opportunity for groups like us to band together and learn from each other so that when we are helping our partners, we can utilize our resources the most effectively and efficiently."

— Carolyn Ward, CEO, Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation

Benefits of Membership 

Public Lands Partners and Community Allies

All staff and board members of active member organizations receive a robust suite of benefits and discounts throughout the year, including but not limited to:

  • Advocacy representation on Capitol Hill with policymakers and legislators 
  • Monthly Executive Leadership Forums with CEOs and EDs nationwide
  • Collaborative foundation grant opportunities
  • Access to Connected Communities - an online platform that connects members and shares resources
  • Full access to our Resource Library that includes webinars, templates, and sample documents
  • Educational webinars and meetups 
  • Waived application fee for the PLA Partnership Awards
  • Opportunity to participate in our Reciprocal Discount Program (for organizations with onsite retail outlets)
  • Access to comprehensive and discounted insurance through MDP Programs
  • Discounts on registration for our annual Convention and Trade Show, and scholarship opportunities to attend. 
    • NEW! - New members who join before December 1, 2025, will receive a $200 discount on PLA 2026 convention registration for up to two people (total $400).

  

View the Membership Brochure and Community Ally Flyer for a complete list of benefits

  

Corporate Partners

Corporate Partner benefits are determined by membership level. Visit our Corporate Partner page to learn more. 

 

Member Brochure

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Community Ally Flyer

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“I value our PLA membership because it allows me to share best practices with others and they share with us. This greatly shortens the learning curve as we work to fulfill our mission.”

— David Blacker, Executive Director, Death Valley Natural History Association

Membership Pricing

Public Lands Partners

Annual membership dues are based on an organization's adjusted gross revenue (AGR). AGR is calculated by subtracting restricted funds from total revenue. 

 

Adjusted Gross Revenue       Annual Dues      Adjusted Gross Revenue       Annual Dues     
Less than $100,000 $100 $1,500,001 - $2,000,000 $2,300
$100,001 - $250,000 $250 $2,000,001 - $3,000,000 $3,450
$250,001 - $500,000 $525 $3,000,001 - $5,000,000 $5,650
$500,001 - $1,000,000 $1,175  $5,000,001 - $7,000,000 $8,425
$1,000,001 - $1,500,000 $1,750 Greater than $7,000,000 $8,950

 

Emerging Public Lands Partners

This membership category is offered to organizations in the process of obtaining 501(c)(3) status or an agency partnership agreement. Membership dues are $100 per year with a maximum two-year enrollment. 

 

Community Allies

Annual membership dues are based on an organization's adjusted gross revenue (AGR). AGR is calculated by subtracting restricted funds from total revenue. 

 

Adjusted Gross Revenue       Annual Dues     
Less than $500,000 $100
$500,001 - $1,000,000 $300
$1,000,001 - $3,000,000 $800
Greater than $3,000,000 $1,600

 

 

 

 

Become a Member

Join our powerful community working together to celebrate and protect the lands we love. 

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