AFI Membership

A network of innovators, visionaries, and thought leaders dedicated to transforming the future of local government.

core mission

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. AFI’s core mission is to provide a space for innovators and thought leaders to ponder, share, and take on the challenges ahead – together. 

We believe that collaboration among local governments is the key to building more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities.

AFI’s organizational membership program equips local governments with the foresight needed to successfully navigate a dynamic public sector landscape.

benefits of joining

Membership in AFI gives local governments a leg up on the activities most essential to building a prosperous future.

Become more proactive – Our strategic foresight services help local governments anticipate change and design proactive strategies to build the future they envision.

Build a stronger team – Our culture building services and events are designed to help local governments build cultures of enhanced innovation and foresight.

Get on the cutting edge – Our innovation services help local governments stay up-to-date on the latest social innovations and pioneering technology.

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More reasons to become a member.

AFI’s organizational membership program equips local governments with the foresight needed to successfully navigate a dynamic public sector landscape.

Organizations belonging to our membership receive access to specialized content, meaningful connections with other local governments dedicated to innovation, tools and training to anticipate change and build the futures they desire, and discounts to events and conferences; for all employees!

ANTICIPATORY LEADERSHIP

Shape the Future

Elevate your anticipation capacity with our exclusive resources designed to help local government teams develop essential foresight skills.

  • Expert-led virtual workshops to enhance forward-thinking leadership skills
  • Library of on-demand videos showcasing the impact and value of foresight
  • Opportunity to earn a Foresight Basics Certification

FUTURE READINESS

Stay Ahead

Gain unparalleled insights into the future of local government with our trend briefs and collaborate with peers on task forces to address emerging challenges.

  • Comprehensive annual trends report on emerging local government issues
  • Monthly trend briefs providing easy-to-digest updates
  • Task forces on pressing local government issues

INSPIRED INNOVATION

Ignite Innovation

Join our community of change- makers and benefit from regular coaching calls, collaborative meetings, and access to a network of local government innovators.

  • Monthly group coaching calls
  • Bi-monthly group meetings for innovation teams to share best practices and ideas
  • Transforming Local Government Conference, with discounted registration

Our Members

We invite the nation’s most proactive and innovative local governments to join our community.

Membership Pricing

AFI uses a population-based fee structure to ensure that all communities have the opportunity to join our membership. Payment is prorated on a yearly basis and can be canceled at any time.

  • Under 10,000$1,020
  • 10,000 - 24,999$1,860
  • 25,000 - 49,999$2,550
  • 50,000 - 74,999 $3,980
  • 75,000 - 99,999$5,100
  • 100,000 - 249,999$7,650
  • 250,000 - 749,999$8,250
  • 750,000 & larger$9,000

Let's Talk

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