Build Your Case for District Membership Plus

Need to show why District Membership Plus is worth the investment? This toolkit provides ready-to-use templates and supporting materials to effectively communicate the value of ASBO International’s District Membership+ and help your leadership make an informed decision for your district.

District Membership+ is Made for Teams!

  • Unlimited members across your district team gain access to membership benefits.
  • Pay one annual fee of $699 instead of managing access person by person.
  • 150+ professional development courses that connect to day-to-day responsibilities.
  • Expand your team’s network by connecting with peers across the globe.
  • Access templates, checklists, guides, and other materials to support district work.

Choose the Scenario That Fits Your Situation

Select the option below that best matches your current membership status. Each includes a ready-to-use email template you can customize and send to your supervisor or decision-maker.

Not an ASBO International Member Yet?

Use this template to introduce ASBO International and request approval to join with District Membership Plus.

▶ Email Template: Request to Join District Membership+ Click to expand

Subject Line: Request to Consider District Membership+

Email Template:

Hello [Supervisor Name],

I would like to request approval for our district to join the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) through District Membership Plus.

Joining ASBO’s District Membership+ gives our team access to professional learning, practical resources, and a broader network of school business professionals beyond our state. It would also create more opportunities for our team to stay connected to current issues, learn from peers in other districts, and bring back ideas that can support our work locally.

Designed for districtwide use, District Membership+ allows more team members to benefit from the same investment rather than limiting access to a single individual. For $699, it includes:

  • All ASBO International member benefits
  • Unlimited team members under one membership
  • More than 150 online professional development courses in ASBO Learn
  • 15% off additional online learning opportunities

This membership supports professional development across functions, strengthens onboarding and ongoing learning, and gives our district access to a broader professional community and year-round resources.

[Optional: I am especially interested in this because it could help support __________ across our team.]

I welcome the opportunity to discuss this further and answer any questions you may have.

Thank you for your consideration,
[Name]

Tip: Personalize this message with your district’s current challenges or goals to strengthen your request.

Already a Member? Upgrade Your District

Use this template to make the case for upgrading your current membership to District Membership Plus.

▶ Email Template: Request to Upgrade to District Membership+ Click to expand

Subject Line: Request to Upgrade to District Membership+

Email Template:

Hello [Supervisor Name],

I would like to request approval to upgrade our current ASBO International membership to District Membership Plus. We already receive value from ASBO International and upgrading to District Membership+ increases that value.

At $699 annually, District Membership+ includes:

  • Unlimited team members under one membership
  • All ASBO International member benefits
  • More than 150 online professional development courses in ASBO Learn
  • 15% off other online learning, including SFO Prep

I am requesting that we consider this as a district investment to support staff growth, strengthen internal expertise, and expand our access to relevant resources.

[Optional: I am especially interested in this because it could help support __________ across our team.]

I welcome the opportunity to discuss it with you and answer any questions.

Thank you for your consideration,
[Name]

Tip: Highlight how expanded access will benefit your broader team—not just your role.

Strengthen Your Request with a One-Page Overview

Need additional context to support your request? Share this one-page overview with leadership to clearly outline the value and impact of District Membership Plus.

DOWNLOAD DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP+ OVERVIEW 

Share More Information With Leadership

Looking for additional details beyond the template and one-page overview? These pages can help supervisors review the full value of District Membership+.

Take the Next Step

Once you’ve shared your request, our team is here to help guide you through the process or answer any questions.

Ready to move forward or need more information?

Contact Our Membership Team