Start Here: Join the ICI Community

The Impact Communications Institute is built for communicators who believe storytelling should be used responsibly – to inform decisions, influence action, and contribute to real-world social and environmental progress.

You do not need a specific job title, seniority level, or “impact” role to participate. What matters is intent.

A values-first entry point for emerging communicators

Our Process

  • Take the ICI Pledge

    A shared commitment to practice communications with integrity, accountability and care.

  • Community Participant (Free)

    This tier is intentionally free and accessible, ensuring emerging communicators can learn and participate without financial barriers

  • Become a Community Member

    Designated for those who want deeper connection, real-time dialogue, and greater influence within the ICI Community.

Step one: Take the ICI Pledge

The ICI Pledge is a shared commitment to accountability, and care. It is required to participate in ICI community spaces, including Impact Councils and The Agenda newsletter.

The pledge is designed for communicators at all stages – including students, early-career practitioners, career-switchers, and those still learning how to apply impact principles in real-world settings.

Taking the pledge signals a commitment to:

  • Use the tools of communications responsibly

  • Avoid spin, performative purpose, and misleading claims

  • Learn, listen, and improve over time

This is a commitment to intent and growth, not perfection.

Take the Pledge

What you get as a Community Participant (Free)

What you get as a Community Participant (Free)

As a Community Participant, you can:

  • Attend Impact Councils

  • Receive The Agenda, ICI’s monthly newsletter

  • Join open community conversations and learning moments

This tier is intentionally free and accessible, ensuring emerging communicators can learn and participate without financial barriers.

Want to go deeper? Become a Community Member

Community Membership is designed for those who want deeper connection, real-time dialogue, and greater influence within the ICI community.

For $120/year ($10/month, billed annually), Community Members receive everything included at the free level, plus:

  • A monthly live Community Forum – an unscripted, one-hour Q&A with an ICI board member and an invited senior communications practitioner

  • The ability to vote on discussion topics and questions

  • Access to a private community space for ongoing peer learning

  • Early access to job postings (shared with members five days before the broader community)

  • Discounts on ICI certification and learning pathways

Community Members shape the direction of conversation and help steward the culture of the community.

Not sure yet? You can start free by taking the ICI Pledge.

Join the Community