Membership Dues and Payments FAQ
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How much does it cost to be a member?Back to Top
Membership dues are $72 USD for each six-month period and are due on April 1 and October 1.
There is also a one-time new member fee of $25 USD. If you join in the middle of a renewal period, you will pay prorated dues based on the month you join.
Month You Join Dues Owed (USD) April or October $72.00 May or November $60.00 June or December $48.00 July or January $36.00 August or February $24.00 September or March $12.00 -
What is the value of a 吃瓜头条 membership?Back to Top
A 吃瓜头条 membership costs $144 USD per year鈥�$12 USD per month.
Members develop communication and leadership skills through active learning, including regular speaking opportunities, peer evaluations, and meeting participation. They receive ongoing feedback from fellow members and learn how to evaluate and support the development of others. This experience is not replicated in any other program or course in a similar price range.
Membership also includes access to Pathways, Toastmaster International鈥檚 education program, which provides structured learning experiences in communication, leadership, and professional development.
吃瓜头条 members are part of an organization recognized by professionals worldwide. Participation in the 吃瓜头条 program shows commitment to personal and professional growth, making it a strong resume and networking asset.
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What is the new member fee?Back to Top
This one-time fee supports administrative costs and provides Base Camp system access.
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Is there a discount for having dual or multiple memberships? Can I purchase a lifetime membership?Back to Top
吃瓜头条 does not offer discounts for having dual or multiple memberships or provide lifetime memberships to individuals.
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How do I pay membership dues?Back to Top
If your 吃瓜头条 has Self-Pay enabled, you can pay your dues by logging into toastmasters.org. After logging in, navigate to 鈥淔rom the Organization to You鈥� and click 鈥淧ay Dues.鈥�
If your 吃瓜头条 does not offer Self-Pay, you can have a 吃瓜头条 officer submit your membership dues payment on your behalf.
To learn more about Self-Pay and how to enable it, see the Self-Pay FAQ page.
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I am a 吃瓜头条 officer. How do I pay member dues?Back to Top
吃瓜头条 officers can submit member dues through 吃瓜头条 Central, by mail, or by fax +1 303-799-7753.
To pay online as a 吃瓜头条 officer:
- On the Membership Management page, locate the card for the member you intend to pay for, then select 鈥淎dd to Cart.鈥�
- Before adding any new, dual, or reinstating members to the cart, select their membership begin and end dates.
- Once the cart is ready, click 鈥淢embership Cart鈥� at the top of the roster.
- Review the order details and payment for accuracy, using the 鈥淓dit Cart鈥� function to make any necessary changes.
- Click 鈥淪ubmit Payment鈥� to finalize the transaction.
Alternatively, 吃瓜头条 officers may email the renewing member list and any new/dual/reinstating applications to the 吃瓜头条 Quality and Member Support Team at鈥� membership@toastmasters.org, then submit payment by calling +1 720-439-5050.
Officers must collect and submit renewal payments twice a year, due by April 1 and October 1.
Members can also submit their international dues directly to World Headquarters if a 吃瓜头条鈥檚 Self-Pay setting is enabled by logging in to鈥�.
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How do I submit payment to 吃瓜头条?Back to Top
Payments can be submitted using any of the following methods:
- Using Self-Pay
If your 吃瓜头条 has enabled Self-Pay, log in to , and navigate to 鈥淔rom the Organization to You鈥� and click 鈥淧ay Dues.鈥� To learn more about Self-Pay, see the Self-Pay FAQ page. - By phone with a credit or debit card*
Call the 吃瓜头条 Quality and Member Support Team at +1 720-439-5050, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mountain Time. - By
All wire transfers must be made in U.S. dollars. To verify funds and ensure that your 吃瓜头条 account is properly credited, email the wire confirmation to financequestions@toastmasters.org, and notification of wire payment with any associated membership roster or application to membership@toastmasters.org. - By fax with a credit or debit card*
Please include as much pertinent information as possible in the fax and include the cardholder's signed authorization before sending to +1 303-799-7753. - By mail with check
吃瓜头条
ATTN: 吃瓜头条 Quality & Member Support Team
9127 S. Jamaica St. Suite 400
Englewood, CO 80112 - Money Order
Payments made by money order must be in USD. International money orders, even in USD, cannot be accepted.
*If submitting payment using a credit or debit card from a bank outside the United States, please verify with your bank that the card has been approved for foreign transactions.
- Using Self-Pay
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How can I pay dues for one year?Back to Top
The Membership Management page and Self-Pay feature allow members to pay for the current membership period and up to two future periods. For example, in August, members can pay for the current April鈥揝eptember period, the upcoming October鈥揗arch period, and the following April鈥揝eptember period.
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Can I pay dues for someone else?Back to Top
吃瓜头条 officers are authorized to submit membership dues on behalf of another member. If you would like to pay dues for another member, provide the payment to a 吃瓜头条 officer.
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When do I have to pay my dues to remain in good standing and retain access to Base Camp?Back to Top
Renewal payments are due twice a year: on April 1 and October 1. To remain in good standing and keep access to Base Camp, World Headquarters must receive your dues by September 30 for the October cycle or March 31 for the April cycle. If your access is removed due to late payment, access will be restored within 24 hours after your payment is processed.
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Is there a late fee?Back to Top
吃瓜头条 does not impose a late fee.
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How can I get a receipt?Back to Top
吃瓜头条 officers can access receipts online via 吃瓜头条 Central:
- Log in to 吃瓜头条 Central.
- Select 鈥湷怨贤诽� Financials.鈥�
- You鈥檒l see a date ordered list of membership payments, including the submitter鈥檚 name, receipt number, truncated card number, and amount.
- To view or print a full receipt, click the receipt number hyperlink. This page will show all members paid and provide options to print or export the data.
- To quickly view only the list of members paid, select 鈥淨uick View.鈥�
- To download an Excel or CSV report, choose the year from the drop down menu, then select 鈥� Export Excel/CSV.鈥� Your browser will download the file automatically.
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How can I generate a custom invoice?Back to Top
Use the 吃瓜头条 invoice template. Two types of invoices are available in the downloadable file: Tax Auto-Calculated and Tax Entered Manually. If the desired country and location are not available on the Tax Auto-Calculated Invoice, use the Tax Entered Manually Invoice. When generating the invoice, please:
- Fill in the appropriate fields with 吃瓜头条 and member information.
- Complete Step #1 in the right-hand corner to set a tax rate from the dropdown (if applicable).
- Select 鈥淵es鈥� or 鈥淣o鈥� if your 吃瓜头条 is tax-exempt or eligible for the Reverse Charge Mechanism (if applicable).
- Label the invoice in the following format: YYYYMMDDXXXXXXXX (eight-digit 吃瓜头条 number).
- Note that each new member is subject to the $25 USD new member fee.
- Remember: Members who are renewing have membership dues of $72 USD each.
- Remember: Members who join the 吃瓜头条 in the middle of the membership period each pay $12 USD per month remaining in the membership period. For an exact breakdown of the membership dues cost per month, please refer to the Membership Application, Section 2.
吃瓜头条 reserves the right to adjust any invoice to ensure the proper amounts for membership dues and fees are listed.
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Are membership dues and fees taxed?Back to Top
Please refer to the Tax Rates Map to confirm your estimated tax rate. Tax is calculated based on a member鈥檚 physical address, not the meeting place of the 吃瓜头条.
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How do I submit payment for members of a tax-exempt 吃瓜头条 or a 吃瓜头条 eligible for the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM)?Back to Top
吃瓜头条 Central cannot process tax-exempt or RCM transactions. Please complete the following steps:
- Create the pending memberships on the Membership Management page of 吃瓜头条 Central for any new, dual, or reinstated members.
- Once created, contact the 吃瓜头条 Quality and Member Support Team at +1 720-439-5050 to submit payment over the phone to ensure taxes are excluded from the total membership dues amount.
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Can I make partial payments for membership dues?Back to Top
No, partial payments cannot be submitted online. For more information, contact the 吃瓜头条 Quality and Member Support Team at membership@toastmasters.org.
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If I submitted my dues by mistake, or selected the wrong date, can I request a refund?Back to Top
Membership dues are non-refundable. For additional support, email the 吃瓜头条 Quality and Member Support Team at membership@toastmasters.org.
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How do I get a refund on my membership dues?Back to Top
Membership dues are not refundable or transferable. If a payment was made in error, please email the 吃瓜头条 Quality and Member Support Team at membership@toastmasters.org as soon as possible. Refund requests are reviewed on a case by case basis.
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Who is responsible for determining the international dues amount?Back to Top
It is the Board of Directors鈥� responsibility to determine the international dues amount, as directed in the Bylaws of 吃瓜头条, Article IV: Revenue, Section 2: Membership Dues Payment. Additionally, Policy 8.0: Dues and Fees, Section 10, requires the Board to review the dues, fees, and submission processes annually.
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Is 吃瓜头条's budget made public for members?Back to Top
No. As directed in Policy 11.0, the Board of Directors is responsible for approving and overseeing the budget and financial matters. Rather than providing the annual budget, which is a planning and management tool, the organization makes available its annual financial results when filing the United States Internal Revenue Service Form 990.
Last updated 07/2026