Membership in NIRI provides IR professionals and corporate communicators with all the resources and information they need to succeed in today’s challenging economic climate.
There are various online learning, networking, and information resources that members can access while working remotely.
Benefits of membership include:
Information
- IR Update is NIRI’s award-winning quarterly magazine, offering feature articles and thought leadership on matters important to IROs and corporate communicators.
- IR Update Weekly is an electronic newsletter that is emailed to members each Tuesday. This publication includes timely information on regulatory developments, corporate governance, seminars and webinars, job postings, and other topics of interest.
- Executive Alerts offer periodic and timely information on regulatory and compliance issues and provides vital guidance and information.
- NIRI Research reports provide reports based on member surveys on earnings guidance, corporate disclosure, compensation, and more.
- NIRI’s publications include Standards of Practice for Investor Relations and policy statements on ESG disclosure, earnings guidance practices, and company-sponsored research.
- The Sample Document Library includes resources such as guidance for corporate disclosure, model job descriptions, and sample IR plans provided by NIRI members.
- Resources libraries have been created on topics such as Corporate Governance, Sustainability, and Diversity & Inclusion.
- The Career Center is a key career development resource where members can post their resumes confidentially and search job listings.
- NIRI’s Ethics Council is available to answer members’ questions on ethical concerns.
Education
- Free webinars with insight from leading IR practitioners and industry experts. Webinar archives are available for replay.
- Online learning offerings, including the IR Competency Suite.
- Convenient Educational Programs include seminars, conferences, and webinars — all at reduced rates or free for members.
- The NIRI Annual Conference is the largest global annual gathering of IR executives delivering a unique mix of information-packed educational sessions, renowned keynote speakers, and networking opportunities.
Networking
- The Membership Directory list allows you to network with members by industry and location.
- NIRI Chapters are located in all major U.S. financial centers, with regional chapters and the Virtual chapter representing broader areas. Chapters provide convenient local professional development, education, networking, and leadership opportunities.
- eGroups is NIRI’s private social networking forum where members can share advice on best practices, new trends, and IR services. This platform includes special forums for chapter officers, Senior Roundtable members, and CFOs and finance professionals.
- Various programs to recognize accomplished IR professionals, including NIRI Fellows and Rising Leaders Under 40.
Advocacy
NIRI is the Advocate for IR and maintains close relationships with the SEC, key committees of Congress, NYSE, Nasdaq, securities industry associations, and public policy institutions.