Corporate Affiliate

For companies not traditionally considered “direct sellers” and currently unaffiliated with DSA to participate as affiliates, e.g., “gig” companies (though not limited to these).

  • Companies would be eligible for participation based on their use of independent contractors and dependence upon a technology platform rather than face-to-face contact. Allow access to relevant Association resources: .i.e., legal and regulatory information related to independent contractors and industry research.
  • A limited number of company executives would be eligible to participate in DSA educational offerings at active member company rates. Executives would be eligible to participate on  relevant Association committees and councils (i.e., Government Relations Committee).
  • No review of the company would be required. There would be no public listing of the company name, nor would the use of the DSA logo be permitted. Companies would not be subject to the requirements of the DSA Code of Ethics.
  • Companies otherwise eligible for DSA membership would not be eligible for participation in this category.

Associate

For individual direct selling executives unaffiliated with a direct selling company

An opportunity for participation for unaffiliated direct selling executives providing access to specific defined DSA resources:

  • DSA Digest & Direct Selling Journal,
  • online learning opportunities,
  • access to industry research, and
  • member rates for attending in-person meetings. 

Individuals would be eligible based on their previous relationship and involvement with a direct selling company. Only a cursory review of the individual would be required. There would be no public listing of individual executives. There would be no time limit on this status; however, executives would not be eligible for this category upon taking employment with a direct selling company.

Affiliate

For individual direct selling executives affiliated with a current non-member direct selling company

An opportunity for participation for direct selling executives currently affiliated with companies that are eligible for DSA membership but are not currently members nor applicants. This associate category would  provide access to specific defined DSA resources:

  • DSA Digest & Direct Selling Journal,
  • online learning opportunities,
  • access to industry research, and
  • special rates for attending in-person educational meetings. 

These associates would not be eligible to participate in DSA committees or councils. No review of the individual would be required. There would be no public listing of individual executives nor would the associate be permitted to use the DSA logo. Associate status would be limited to 12 months.

Global Associate

For direct selling companies worldwide

  • As a service to those with international operations that are not planning to enter the U.S. market, Global Associate Membership allows companies from across the world the opportunity to tap into the over 100 years of U.S. DSA experience.
  • As a Global Associate, company executives will have access to all of the research services, educational resources, and networking opportunities that full active DSA members enjoy: discounted prices for DSA event registration; unlimited access to the members-only section of the DSA website.
  • In order to become a Global Associate Member, companies must maintain active membership in the direct selling association of the country in which their primary base of operations exists. No review of the company would be required. There will be no limit on the amount of time a company can be a Global Associate member.