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Become an iDAC Member

iDAC, Inc., or the Investment Diversity Advisory Council, Inc. is a registered 501c-6 membership organization.

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iDAC is looking to embrace excellence in our industry by expanding the talent pool and fostering inclusion within asset management. 

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To achieve this objective, iDAC is aiming to set the foundational element by creating a cooperative which enables asset owners, consultants, investment managers, and other stakeholders to share and collaborate. As the community strengthens, so does the opportunity for a quicker path to a more inclusive asset management industry. 

 

Becoming a member of iDAC gives your organization special access to industry-leading workshops, strategies, and resources designed to help you maximize your talent pool, and ultimately, drive financial returns. As a member you will also have opportunities for direct input on the future of IDAC. If you are interested in being an active participant in this best-in-class cooperative, you are in the right place!

A Message to Prospective New Members

     iDAC is a grassroots, member-driven organization built on the belief that Talent Maximization is essential to long-term financial performance, innovation, and workforce well-being. Our community spans a broad cross-section of the financial ecosystem, united by a shared commitment to advancing Talent Maximization through action.

     iDAC membership offers a year-round, high-impact experience designed to foster connection, collaboration, and tangible outcomes. Members receive access to quarterly, in-person Regional Receptions, exclusive Industry Cohort and Working Group meetings, and opportunities to help shape practical solutions on the issues that matter most to our industry.

     Membership also provides access to a growing ecosystem of resources, including business development opportunities, internships and mentorships, virtual forums, and an internal knowledge hub featuring best practices and timely insights.

     iDAC membership is more than access—it’s participation in a trusted network working together to strengthen the financial industry from the inside out.

Joining is easy! To become a member, simply complete the online application form.
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Member Benefits Include:

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  • Discounts & Priority Registration to the IDAC Annual Summit

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  • Member Discounts to Regional Events

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  • Join Industry Working Groups and Mentorship Program
     

  • Share ideas with industry peers through quarterly Cohort meetings

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  • Access to the iDAC Member Directory and the inside scoop on what's happening within the organization

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  • Membership term runs from January 1 - December 31

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COHORT ROUNDTABLES

We gather all members as equal participants for roundtable discussions to crowd-source contributions toward the common goal of increasing inclusion in our industry. 

  • Asset Owner Cohort

  • Banking & Brokerage Cohort

  • Investment Consultants & Wealth Manager Cohort

  • Diverse Owned & Emerging Asset Manager Cohort

  • Broadly Owned Investment Manager Cohort

  • Industry Participants Cohort

WORKING GROUPS

Our members are the key to our success and play a pivotal role in defining our focus. We invite our iDAC members to join at least one working group that meets throughout the year focused on inclusive practices and iDAC organizational input. Additionally, our members will also decide on future Working Groups to support our mission. Please become a member today to participate in a working group session:

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  • Talent Pool Expansion Working Group

  • Financial Literacy Working Group

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

In addition to the benefits we provide to our members, we offer opportunities for our member organizations to become leaders in shaping the future of iDAC and its mission.

 

Participation in our multi-year initiatives to continue strengthening iDAC’s infrastructure, outputs, and investment in the future enable your organization to drive meaningful change toward accelerating the inclusion of the historically underutilized and untapped talent pool.

As a member of IDAC there are many strategic initiatives to participate in which will ultimately benefit your company's short- and long-term goals.

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