FAQs

Why should we join NAIP?

NAIP membership offers invaluable access to a network of experienced peers who understand the unique challenges of IOLTA programs. While laws and regulations vary across jurisdictions, members consistently find that other programs have faced similar issues and can share insights, strategies, and best practices to help address them. Joining NAIP means connecting with a supportive community committed to advancing civil legal aid and fostering innovation.

What do we get for paying NAIP dues?

NAIP membership unlocks a wealth of resources and opportunities to support IOLTA leaders and staff in their critical work. Benefits include:

  • Professional and educational trainings. Gain insights through in-person and online sessions on revenue management, grantmaking, and more.
  • Free monthly webinars. Stay informed with timely webinars tailored to member needs.
  • Connections and membership. Build relationships with peers who truly understand the unique challenges of IOLTA programs.
  • Members-only resource library. Access a searchable portal with templates, policies and historical materials, and other valuable tools.

Here's what one member had to say:

“NAIP membership has been invaluable to me as the new executive director of a smaller IOLTA program. NAIP leadership and members have been a tremendous support, sharing research, analysis, feedback, and resources – all playing a vital role in our program’s success. Thanks to information I learned at in-person workshops and from ongoing conversations with incredibly helpful colleagues in other states, I have more than doubled our revenue from previous years.”

— Alissa Chambers, Executive Director
Montana Justice Foundation

We have a small IOLTA program with only one staff person. How can NAIP help me?

Running a small IOLTA program on your own can feel isolating, especially when navigating complex IOLTA banking issues or civil legal aid policies. NAIP connects you to a network of knowledgeable and supportive colleagues who face similar challenges. Through collaboration and consultation, you gain valuable insights, resources, and advice to make your work easier and more impactful.

We are not sure if we can afford NAIP membership. Our funds are extremely limited for the upcoming year.

Membership offers exceptional value by providing strategies to work with financial institutions to increase IOLTA revenue, identify new revenue streams, and manage grants effectively. For U.S.-based IOLTA programs, NAIP dues are based on the size of a program’s operating budget. If your program is facing temporary financial hardship, discounted membership rates may be available. Please contact us for more information - we're happy to work with you!