Become a Member
BIH is not just an organization you join. It is a community you help build.
Whether you lead a Black-led nonprofit, work inside a larger organization and are looking for a space where you truly belong, or consult with Black leaders and want to be part of something bigger — there is a place for you here.
Membership is open through April 2026.
Who Can Join
Organizations
Black-led organizations with a Black Executive Director or CEO whose primary purpose is to build the political, economic, and/or social power of the Black community
IRS 501(c)(3) designation
Serves communities in the Greater Houston area
Individual Affiliates
Identifies as Black or African American
Works at or leads a nonprofit organization serving the Greater Houston area
*All applicants use the same application. You will only be asked questions relevant to your membership path.
*Black-led organizations are defined as those with a Black Executive Director or CEO whose primary organizational purpose is to work to build the political, economic and/or social power of the Black community. "Black-led" is about the demographic makeup and racial identity of the leadership as well as a political purpose of building power to ensure that the Black community thrives. This definition is influenced by the Black Social Change Funders Network's definition for "Black-led social change organizations" as stated in their report, "The Case for Funding Black-Led Social Change."
Organizations
Black-led nonprofits with a Black Executive Director or CEO serving communities in the Greater Houston area.
$100 per year
Individual Affiliates
Black leaders working at or leading a nonprofit organization serving the Greater Houston area.
$50 per year
Consultants
Black consultants who support nonprofits and the leaders who run them.
$250 per year
Member Benefits
Membership is not transactional. What you get out of BIH is directly connected to what you put in — and what the collective builds together. That said, here is what every member has access to:
Invitations to monthly convenings and skill-building workshops, plus access to recordings and resources from past sessions
Engagement through peer networks to collaborate, learn, and share with others
Ability to share job vacancies and funding opportunities across the network
Alerts on funding, grants, and partnership opportunities
Access to the Collaborative Consultant Directory connecting members with Black consultants and coaches
Opportunities to connect with funders at scheduled gatherings
A profile in the BIH Member Directory
Monthly newsletter with achievements, events, and key updates from across the network and Greater Houston
The BIH electronic badge to display on your website and social media
Additional benefits will be added as our capacity and network continues to grow.
Annual Dues
Organizations: $100 per year
Individual Affiliates: $50 per year
Consultants: $250 per year
Dues are kept intentionally low to make membership accessible. They are subject to change in future years as we continue building a sustainable network. For questions, reach out to us at info@blackimpacthouston.org.