* Note: GKPF has waived the membership fee for third world not-for profits organizations until autumn 2012! 

What advantages brings GKPF membership?

• GKPF provides hands on support in the execution of projects, in particular projects that are suitable for further Scaling up, Diffusion and Replication (SDR)
• GKPF is an important fundraising tool that can only used by its members.
• GKPF offers visibility and representation. Every conference, meeting or event where GKPF is represented you and your organization is represented.
• GKPF gives access to knowledge transfer between organizations and individuals. Access and exchange with your fellow GKPF members will provide you with the answers to your questions.
• GKPF gives you and your organization credibility. Members of GKPF are vetted and selected carefully and stand for reliability and responsibility in executing their development tasks.
• GKPF is an important advocacy platform. GKPF is your voice and platform in such important policy forums such as ICANN and NPOC
• Web Site: access member private discussion spaces, post news, add photos, have access to promote your organizations projects and activities

Is GKPF a funding organization?

No, GKPF is not providing direct funding for membership projects, but GKPF provides access of you and your organization to resources that would otherwise not be available. GKPF supports your organization in securing funds, in particular through matching up organizations and funders, bringing organizations together to apply to large scale and volume projects that an individual organization would be too small to execute or to fulfill the monitoring, reporting and evaluation requirements of large funding. Your organization can also receive payment for services which it is providing to others through GKPF supported projects and initiatives like the SDR’s. In the near future members can also use the GKPF online fundraising tools.

What are GKPF SDR’s?

GKPF launched and provides continuity and sustainability to initiatives through strong funding raising and technical assistance for programming, networking and fund-raising. GKPF actively promotes the project to potential donors at every appropriate opportunity and leads to increased funding for implementing the project for further Scaling up, Diffusion and Replication (SDR). New SDR projects be approved for support on an ongoing basis, we will actively try to match up the other GKPF members with existing SDR projects and get them directly involved. GKPF will offer some successful projects from GKPF members to other GKPF members for duplication in their regions. How can a member organization propose a SDR? Please send your proposed project directly to: klaus.stoll@gkpfoundation.org

After we have received a SDR proposal, GKPF will evaluate your SDR proposal. If your proposal is suitable for GKPF your project becomes an official GKPF SDR. GKPF and your organization will discuss a plan of action and the SDR will enjoy the ongoing support and engagement of GKPF.

Does GKPF provide services to members and non members?

GKPF is marketing and delivering targeted professional advisory and consulting services, through members-primarily to developing country governments and corporate partners. Services to Members include technical assistance for programming, networking and fund-raising, all done in a collaborative and participative manner with GKPF staff.

Is there a membership fee?

Yes, GKPF requires his members to support GKPF through a very reasonable membership fee. The amount of the membership fee depends on the type of your organization.  The following are the GKP Foundation membership fees:

International Organizations (IO):

Based on more than 5 OECD Member States US $ 10,000 7,000 €

Financial institutions US $ 10,000 7,000 €

Others US $ 1,000 700 €

National Organizations:

Based on an OECD Member

Commercial organizations with more than 500 workers - US $ 10,000 7,000 €

Commercial organizations with less than 500 workers and more than 50  - US $ 5,000 3,500€

Commercial organizations with less than 50 workers US $ 1,000 700 €

State-owned entities - US $ 10,000 7,000€

Non-profit entities - US $ 1,000 700€

Outside the OECD

Commercial organizations with more than 500 workers - US $ 2,000 1,400€

Commercial organizations with less than 500 workers and more than 50  - US $ 1,000 700€

Commercial organizations with less than 50 workers - US $ 500 350€

State-owned entities - US $ 1,000 700€

Non-profit entities - US $ 500 350€

Fee transfer may be made to the following bank accounts, depending on whether payment is made in US $ or €:

Money transfer in €:

IBAN: ES58 0049 6735 1120 1624 9462

Bank Account: 0049 6735 11 2016249462 SWIFT: BSCHESMM

Money transfer in US $:

IBAN: ES29 0049 6735 1921 1624 9802

Bank Account: 0049 6735 19 2116249802 SWIFT: BSCHESMM

Bank contact details:

Banco Santander - Oficina de Empresas de Gijón

Suc. 6735 Plaza San Miguel 2

33202 Gijón .Asturias.

Can individuals become members of GKPF?

Yes, individual can apply to become a GKPF member but, like the GKPF member organizations, they need to be approved. Individuals that are representatives/employees of existing or potential GKPF member organizations cannot become members. Individuals pay an annual membership fee of USD 100. Individuals that want to become a GKPF member can fill out the forms here: Individual Membership Form 2012    |    PDF