The ILA is often approached by organizations wishing to partner with us. These are usually companies, universities, non-profits and others who are interested in extending listening capability in their organizations. Organizations can be ILA Organizational Members, or ILA Affiliates.

ILA Partner Organizations (Both Organizational Members and Affiliates) have opportunities to:

•  Access the leading experts in the field of Listening in Education, Business, Healthcare, hospitality, spirituality, music and many other fields
• Learn about cutting edge listening research
• Present to international audiences in the ILA Online Series
• Access platforms for marketing to international members in 25 countries worldwide
• Deliver presentations at ILA Annual International Conventions in locations around the world
• Network with people who have been teaching and studying Listening for many years
• Collaborate with friends and colleagues in 25 countries worldwide
• Have marketing space at ILA Annual International Conventions
• Have your organization's name and details included on the ILA website
• Disseminate your Organization’s news and announcements through the ILA website and online newsletters
• Consider the inclusion of the names of your Organization’s speakers in the ILA Speakers Bureau
• Include your Organization’s books, articles, blogs in the ILA website Resources section
• Include your Organization’s suggestions in ILA social media posts on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter
• Many Study Resources are available on the International Listening Association Website www.listen.org including: Books and Articles by ILA Authors; Listening Links; Listening Facts; Priorities of Listening Research; Listening Instruments Database;
• We promote the study of listening, exchange information, and pursue research into the ways in which listening can develop understanding in our personal, political, social and working lives. The International Listening Association serves as a dialogue space, a resource network, a news source, and a worldwide community

• Receive significantly reduced organizational rates at the ILA Annual Convention for your 2-member organizational membership bundle 
• Receive member access to the International Journal of Listening
• Be eligible for ILA Awards
• Apply for research grants - $500 available every year
• Gain leadership experience by serving on a Working Group or special project or on the ILA Board
• Vote in ILA elections
• Participate in the ILA Buddy Program
• Participate in the ILA Mentoring Program