Membership Toolkit

Get Buy-In to Join the Alliance

The Alliance is dedicated to advancing CPD professionals in healthcare, supporting more than 1,200 members and industry partners – all of whom rely on the Alliance’s extensive resources, education, thought leadership, and industry influence. Membership in the Alliance is a strategic move for your professional growth and your organization’s success.

Alliance membership is an invaluable resource for professionals aiming to enhance their expertise, stay updated with industry trends, expand their professional network, and advance their careers. If you need to secure your company’s support for an Alliance membership, use the following resources to make your case.

Where to Start?

Your primary goal is to show your facility's decision-makers that Alliance membership is an investment in you, your professional development and the value that you can bring to your facility.You can do this in four easy steps:

  1. Develop a proposal that highlights the top membership benefits that would be especially useful for your professional growth. Explore the different tabs in the 'What to Include In Your Pitch' section below and include the provided messages and benefits in your proposal. 
  2. List the online education and/or in-person events you are interested in attending and outline what you hope to gain from them.
  3. Highlight the Alliance's extensive network of more than 1,200 members and industry partners who have invaluable connections that encourage knowledge sharing, collaboration, and mentorship.
  4. Schedule a meeting your the decision maker at your facility and share why Alliance membership is important to you and beneficial for the facility as a whole.

What to Include In Your Pitch

Alliance Impact on Career and Team Performance

The Alliance is where you will gain access to cutting-edge skills and knowledge that can significantly enhance your career and your team's performance. Membership to the Alliance offers access to continuous professional development opportunities and the latest industry best practices and trends, all designed to ensure that you and your colleagues remain proficient and effective, leading to higher performance and better outcomes. There's no better way to give your organization a competitive edge.

A Diverse Professional Community

Alliance membership gives you access to a vibrant and diverse community of more than 1,200 like-minded peers from across the country. Alliance member sections, online communities and the member directory offer advantageous opportunities to connect with colleagues, share experiences, seek advice and collaborate on projects. The Mentorship Program is another worthwhile benefit that pairs you with industry leaders who can guide and support your career growth. 

Access to Exclusive Resources and Opportunities

Further your impact and the value of your work through access to industry-specific resources and educational opportunities that keep you current in your role. Benefit from professional development activities, such as webinars and online learning, workshops, certification programs and in-person events like the Alliance Annual Conference – all either free or at a discount.

Drive Organizational Success

Align with industry best practices through Alliance resources and contribute to your organization's strategic goals. Utilize the tools and connections provided by the Alliance to stay compliant with industry standards, adopt proven best practices and drive continuous improvement in your processes. The Alliance is your key to ensuring your organization remains at the forefront of the healthcare CPD community.

For more detailed information, explore the Alliance Membership Benefits page.

Complimentary Access to High-Quality Education

Alliance members benefit from free year-round educational offerings including webinars, CPD Pulse Points, CPD Cornerstone Modules, and the microlearning video library. Learn more.

Discounted Rates on Learning Opportunities

Alliance membership offers exclusive member discounts on educational activities including the Alliance Annual Conference, Alliance Industry Summit (AIS), Career Pathways, Spotlight Workshops, and CHCP Preparation Toolkit.

Up-to-Date Industry News and Trends

Enjoy complimentary access to the Almanac - the Alliance's robust content hub, Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, and monthly member-only e-newsletters (Connect and Almanac Spotlight). Members also have the opportunity to contribute and get published on the Almanac. 

A Professional Home

Connect with 1,200+ healthcare CPD professionals across the country through online communities, member sections, a mentorship program, the member directory, and a consultants directory.

Career Center

Browse the Alliance Career Center for new job postings or upload your organization’s job posting to reach motivated healthcare CPD professionals.
 
Explore all Alliance member benefits.
 

"Developing educational materials for accredited CME/CPD activities isn’t just a job or a way to grow a medical writing business. It’s an opportunity to advocate for the needs of patients and clinicians. My membership with the Alliance is how I make meaningful connections with like-minded colleagues, stay current with the latest trends in the field, and gain new knowledge to solve problems in my work." - Haifa Kassis, MD, President, Crisp Writing

"The Alliance continues to be an educational home for me and my staff. We always find very useful information and resources from the great work being done by colleagues and are able to apply them to our own program back home." - Jan Wong, Editorial Director, STA Healthcare Communications

Alliance Annual Conference Testimonials

"The 2024 conference in NOLA exceeded my expectations and this is coming from a person with over 25 years in CME. There was new technology to learn about and it was helpful to attend those sessions." - Kim Chaney, Accreditation & Program Manager, University of Mississippi Medical Center

"The Alliance always provides excellent education as well as ample opportunities for networking with your peers. Grateful for the things I learned and the people that I hope to see next year!" - George M. Peace, CME Manager, Desert Regional Medical Center

"I always recommend attending the Alliance Annual Conferences. It is not only great for CME/CE/CPD Professional Education and networking, but also provides an opportunity for bonding with colleagues also attending, catching up with peers and friends from other organizations, and especially meeting new peers/friends." Susan Eissner, Manager, CME Program, North Mississippi Medical Center

Ready to Make Your Pitch?

We're here to help! Reach out to acehp@acehp.org with any questions or for more information on Alliance membership and benefits.