Membership

Support Rural Growth as a Sustaining Member

Join the Iowa Rural Development Council as a Sustaining Member and be part of the movement driving economic vitality and community growth across rural Iowa. Your sponsorship directly supports collaborative initiatives, grants, leadership programs, and key events like the Iowa Rural Summit. As a valued partner, you’ll gain visibility, networking opportunities, and a voice in shaping policies and solutions that strengthen rural communities. Invest in Iowa’s future—become a Sustaining Member today!

Membership Level Opportunities

  • PLATINUM – $20,000+
  • DIAMOND – $10,000
  • GOLD – $7,500
  • SILVER – $5,000
  • BRONZE – $2,500
  • SUSTAINING – Up to $2,500
  • COMMUNITY – Up to $2,500 – Reserved for communities, chambers of commerce, and EDOs)

Check out the full explanation of general and event benefits at each level. 

Member Registration

Become a member today!

The Council does not receive any state and federal taxpayer support and in recent years has relied entirely on event sponsorships, fees, and voluntary contributions.

Member Registration

Sustaining Members

Platinum Level: $20,000+

  • Iowa Farm Bureau
  • Alliant Energy

Diamond Level: $10,000+

  • Iowa State University Extension & Outreach
  • ITC Midwest
  • Wellmark

Gold Level: $7,500+

  • Grinnell Mutual

Silver Level: $5,000+

  • Bolton & Menk
  • Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
  • Delta Dental
  • Invenergy
  • Iowa Area Development Group
  • Iowa Economic Development Authority
  • ISG
  • UNI Institute for Decision Making

Bronze Level: $2,500+

  • AARP Iowa
  • Black Hills Energy
  • Casey’s
  • Em3rge Marketing
  • Inspired Kids Academy
  • Iowa Bankers
  • MSA Professional Services
  • Origin Homes
  • Rural Ideas Network

Sustaining Member: Up to $2,500

  • CIPCO
  • Grinnell College
  • Homes for Iowa
  • Iowa Association of Business & Industry
  • Iowa Association of Rural Health Clinics
  • Iowa Communications Alliance
  • Keep Iowa Beautiful
  • Pella Corp
  • Rural School Advocates of Iowa
  • VentureNet Iowa

Community Member: Up to $2,500

Reserved for Communities, Chambers of Commerce & EDOs

  • Allamakee County Economic Development & Tourism
  • Buchanan County Economic Development
  • Calhoun County Economic Development
  • Carroll County Growth Partnership
  • City of Elkader
  • Decatur County Development Corporation
  • Delaware County Economic Development
  • Dubuque County Planning
  • Fayette County Economic Development & Tourism
  • Marion County Economic Development
  • Ringgold County Development
  • Winn-Worth Betco
  • Wright County Economic Development