NAIP Membership
Eligibility
IOLTA programs in all provinces, states and territories in Canada and the United States are eligible to join NAIP. Each member program can have an unlimited number of participants involved in NAIP activities.
Membership Benefits
NAIP membership provides civil legal aid funders with opportunities to learn from peers and experts, act collectively in support of civil legal aid, and strengthen their organizations. By joining NAIP, IOLTA programs gain access to a variety of benefits to help leaders and staff excel in their work.
Professional and Educational Trainings
NAIP offers both in-person and on-line sessions to help IOLTA leaders and staff develop and enhance organizational practices, including revenue generating, grantmaking, and more.
In collaboration with the American Bar Association Commission on IOLTA, NAIP sponsors semi-annual workshops covering topics such as recent or proposed changes in laws and policies and other factors and ideas impacting IOLTA programs and the communities they serve.
Free Monthly Webinars
NAIP provides free monthly webinars on emerging topics and current events, helping members stay informed on a broad range of timely issues addressing member needs. Recordings of these webinars are stored in a members-only library for convenient access.
Connections and Mutual Mentorship
NAIP fosters peer support and mentorship among IOLTA leaders and staff. Regardless of experience level, all participants contribute valuable insights, making NAIP a collaborative environment.
Since most jurisdictions have only one IOLTA program, NAIP helps bridge the gap by connecting IOLTA leaders and staff facing similar challenges and opportunities. Personal connections through NAIP promote the sharing of best practices and innovative ideas across jurisdictions.
An up-to-date IOLTA Member Directory is available to help IOLTA leaders and staff stay connected. View the Directory here.
Collective Voice for Action and Funding
NAIP serves as a collective voice on issues affecting civil legal aid, engaging in activities such as:
- Submitting public comments on governmental proposals.
- Advocating for funding.
- Addressing multi-jurisdictional bank policy changes.
- Issuing press releases on significant issues.
NAIP partners with national organizations with similar goals like the American Bar Association (Commission on IOLTA and Standing Committee on Legal Aid and Indigent Defense), the Legal Services Corporation, and the National Legal Aid and Defender Association, to strengthen civil legal aid effforts.
NAIP also helps members build relationships with the philanthropic community to advance access to justice.
Expert Presenters and Speakers
NAIP features presenters from within the IOLTA community and external sectors to provide diverse perspectives. These experts share insights on improving IOLTA programs' effectiveness and addressing external factors impacting IOLTA programs.
Professional Management
Created in 1986, NAIP was a volunteer-run association, with in-kind support from the ABA on substantive, IOLTA-related issues. In 2019, following an ABA staff reorganization, NAIP became an independent association with professional staff focused on serving its members. This shift has enhanced its capacity to support IOLTA programs.
Access to Members-Only Resources
NAIP members enjoy exclusive access to a password-protected portal featuring:
- Tools for peer-to-peer technical assistance and information sharing.
- Contact information for all NAIP members and participating staff.
- A searchable library of IOLTA-related resource materials, including historical documents, templates, policies, and more.