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Membership for Non-Profit Organizations

Helping Non-Profits Reach More Visitors​​

Whether you operate a museum, campground, community hall, arts organization, historical society, festival, recreation facility, service ogranization or another non-profit attraction, the Travel-ING On Tourism Cooperative can help you promote your organization to travellers and local explorers across Alberta.

Membership gives your organization access to marketing opportunities, cooperative ownership, and programs designed to support tourism and community development.

Which Membership is Right For You?

Independent (Stand Alone) Organization
Choose this option if your organization operates independently and is not represented by a larger provincial, regional, or umbrella organization within the co-op.

As an independent member, your organization:

  • Becomes a member-owner of the cooperative

  • Has one vote at Members' Meetings and the Annual General Meeting

  • May purchase Premium Advertising

  • Is eligible for patronage dividends when available

  • May participate in Referral Rewards

  • May apply for Advertising Assistance Grants (subject to eligibility)

  • May apply for future Project Support Funding

Umbrella Organizations
Chose this option if your organization represents a network of affiliated organizations, chapters, locations, or members.

As an umbrella member, your organization:

  • Becomes a member-owner of the co-operative

  • Has one collective vote at Members' Meetings and the Annual General Meeting

  • Can purchase advertising packages for multiple member organizations at discounted rates

  • Receives patronage dividends when available

  • Participates in Referral Rewards generated through member organizations

  • May apply for future Project Support Funding

Membership Benefits:

Cooperative Ownership

Every member-owner has an equal voice in the co-operative, regardless of size or business type. Each member receives one vote in the governance of the organization.

Patronage Dividends
When the cooperative has an allocated surplus, members who have purchased eligible services may receive patronage dividends based on their participation, in accordance with the co-op's bylaws.

Referral Rewards
Help grow the cooperative while raising funds for your organization. Referral Rewards include:

  • $5 for every new Lifetime Membership referred

  • $50 for every new Premium Advertising Package purchased through your referral

  • The same reward for each annual renewal

  • Marketing materials are available to organizations that wish to participate.

Advertising Assistance Grants
To help organizations with limited marketing budgets, Advertising Assistance Grants may reduce the annual cost of a Premium Advertising Package from $250 to $50, subject to eligibility and available funding.

Project Support Funding
As the cooperative grows, a dedicated Project Support Fund will provide financial assistance for projects that promote tourism, preserve history, and strengthen communities. Funding comes from memberships, advertising revenue, auctions, and a portion of the cooperative's annual allocated surplus.

Advertising Options

Our goal is simple: help travellers discover your organization.
Members are promoted through both the INGON mobile app and the INGON.ca website, making it easier for visitors to find attractions, services, events, and experiences throughout Alberta.

Option 1:  Basic Listing
Part of your $25 lifetime membership fee.

Includes:

  • Member ownership in the co-operative

  • One complimentary mobile app listing

    • One photo

    • 50-word description

    • Primary website link

    • Option to edit your listing

  • Business card advertisement on the 'Members & Specials' page

  • Opportunity to promote special offers, discounts, events, or member-exclusive promotions

Option 2:  Premium Advertising Package

$250 per year/location​

Enhances your visibility with:

  • Expanded mobile app listing

    • Additional photographs

    • Longer description

    • Search keywords

    • Option to edit your listing

  • Featured advertisement on the 'Members & Specials' page

  • Opportunity to promote special offers, discounts, events, or member-exclusive promotions

* Additional locations may be added for $50 per year each.

*Umbrella organizations can extend these enhanced listings to participating member organizations through their membership.

Ready to Join?

Whether you're an independent non-profit, a service group, or represent a network of organizations, we'd be pleased to welcome you as a member of the Travel-ING On Tourism Cooperative.

Lifetime Membership: $25 (one-time)

​​Premium Advertising: $250 annually

​​If you're unsure which membership option is right for your organization, contact us and we'll help you choose the best fit.

Membership Application Form

Lifetime Membership Application for Organizations

By submitting this form you are applying to become a member-owner of the Travel-ING On Tourism Co-op. As a member-owner you will be asked to promote the co-op and its products and services according to your means.

What will you be purchasing? (Please note: A membership is required to purchase advertising.)

App Listing File Options: We will request information to create your website and app listings, depending on your choice of membership, and advertising options.

Do you want access to edit your site listing? The co-op will create a file for your listing, and give you access to edit it. An email and password is required. Training can be provided.
Are you interested in submitting historical and community stories? The co-op will create a file for the story, and give you access to add and edit it. Training can be provided.

We reward participating members for their referrals. Please let us know who referred you so they receive credit.

How did you hear about us?

Contact Details

How are you paying for your membership? If email or cheque, addresses are located on the bottom of the webpage you found this form on.
To pay by credit card, enter the amount of your payment. We will send a detailed receipt with membership number and digital card in the near future.
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Thank you to our sponsors and partners! 

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