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The mission of the International Ombudsman Association is to support and advance the global Organizational Ombudsman profession and ensure that practitioners work to the highest professional standards.
| Join the IOA |
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| Membership Fees |
| New Member | Renewing Member | |
| Member | $195.00 USD | $170.00 USD |
| Associate Member | $160.00 USD | $145.00 USD |
| Affiliate Member | $135.00 USD | $135.00 USD |
| Retiree Member | $45.00 USD | $45.00 USD |
*Please note: The Membership Year is from January 1 to December 31 of each calendar year. Memberships are individual and non-refundable and are non-transferable. For US citizens: contributions or gifts to associations which are exempt under IRS 501(c) 6 are not tax deductible as charitable contributions. However, they may be deducted as ordinary and necessary business expenses.
The term ombudsman is used to communicate to the widest possible community and is not intended to discourage others from using alternatives. IOA respectfully acknowledges that many practitioners use alternative forms of this word.
