About CFA Membership

The following groups are eligible to apply for membership:

Nonprofit organizations or associations that support the goals and programs of CFA; and city, county, or state government consumer protection agencies.

Learn more about our annual dues structure.  

Why Join CFA?

Connection + Community 

CFA values connectedness and collaboration by providing members:

  • Engagement opportunities and support on policy, research, reports, campaigns, and media opportunities
  • Discounted rates and/or scholarships* for conferences, summits, and other CFA events to maximize in-person engagement*Exceptions apply
  • A Members Only Portal for direct communication amongst members and campaign resource library (coming soon!) 

Power + Programs

CFA supports the success of the consumer movement by offering:

  • Member Financial Support Programs**Only eligible for national members in the $1,000,000 or less revenue category and state/local members
  • Issue Briefings and Dialogues where members can share strengths, challenges, themes, and best practices happening across the country

Education + Service

CFA invests in members by supplying members with:

  • CFA publications, press releases, policy memos, research reports, toolkits, and sign-on letters
  • FREE budgeting programs, America Saves and Veteran Saves for members to use and share.

Policy + Advocacy

CFA empowers members by sharing opportunities to:

  • Shape the direction of CFA policy priorities
  • Work with and receive support from exclusive issue-area working groups, CFA staff and other experts from across the country
  • Participate in National Advocacy Day in DC
  • Contribute to the larger consumer movement

Our Story

For almost 60 years, the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) has led the charge in championing consumer rights through our research, advocacy, education, and service programs. CFA’s over 200 members, united in our mission to advance and defend the consumer interest at the federal, state, and local level, are the foundation of this work and of our lasting impact.

Now more than ever, by joining forces, the consumer movement can most effectively amplify the importance of consumer protections. The best way to do that is to do it together – join now

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