AIM Institute collaborates with employers, philanthropic organizations, and civic leaders to elevate the technology talent ecosystem. Our membership model is deliberately structured as a leadership development pathway, guiding organizations from initial engagement and visibility to influence, collaboration, and sustainable ecosystem stewardship.
From Essential to Visionary, each tier offers increasing access, impact, and leadership
opportunity. Signature and Visionary memberships represent AIM’s highest levels of
partnership, aligning organizations directly with Vision 2030: AIM’s commitment to
doubling impact, reach, and resources while building a future-ready workforce.
AIM memberships are structured to meet partners where they are and grow with them over time. Each tier builds on the last, creating a clear, intentional progression from participation to strategic leadership.
Annual Investment: $1,500+
Essential Members are engaged supporters who value connection to AIM’s programs,
events, and community. This tier is ideal for organizations beginning their partnership with
AIM.
– Member recognition and brand visibility
– Access to AIM communications and events
– Invitation to community meetups and networking
Annual Investment: $3,000+
Core Members deepen their engagement through event participation and early sponsorship
opportunities while supporting AIM’s mission-driven programs.
– Enhanced recognition across AIM platforms
– Complimentary event tickets
– Opportunities to engage in committees and initiatives
Annual Investment: $5,000+
Plus Members actively contribute to AIM’s workforce and youth impact initiatives while
gaining greater visibility and engagement opportunities.
– Support for Youth in Tech programs
– Multiple complimentary event tickets
– Opportunities to host or sponsor community events
– Mentorship and engagement with youth academies
Annual Investment: $10,000+
Premier Members gain increased leadership proximity, sponsorship flexibility, and visibility
across AIM’s signature programs and events.
– Event sponsorship upgrades
– Leadership development seats through Elevate Academy
– Member-exclusive pricing and spotlight opportunities
– Priority access to AIM initiatives
Annual Investment: $20,000+
Signature Members are deeply engaged partners shaping AIM’s programs, talent pipeline,
and community outcomes. This level marks the transition from sponsorship to strategic
collaboration.
– Executive briefing with AIM leadership
– Two high-impact sponsorship or program engagement selections
– Recognition as an AIM Strategic Partner
– Co-branded impact storytelling
– Priority consideration for AIM Advisors Guild
Visionary Members are AIM’s highest-level partners and co-investors in Vision 2030. This tier is reserved for organizations ready to influence strategy, scale impact, and create a legacy.
– Direct access to AIM executive leadership
– Executive-level convenings and CEO-hosted events
– Strategic initiative co-creation opportunities
– Legacy recognition through named or branded impact
– Priority pathway to AIM Capital Circle
1. Essential – Community engagement and visibility
2. Core – Deeper participation and early sponsorship
3. Plus – Program engagement and workforce impact
4. Premier – Leadership proximity and influence
5. Signature – Strategic collaboration and advisory readiness
6. Visionary – Ecosystem stewardship and capital leadership
Visionary Partners do more than support AIM—they help lead it.
As a Visionary Member, your organization becomes a co-architect of Nebraska’s technology
future. You gain influence at the strategy level, align your goals with measurable workforce
outcomes, and help shape initiatives that drive long-term economic growth.
Visionary Partners are invited into trusted conversations, bold ideas, and transformational
investments that expand opportunity and impact for generations.
– Strengthen and diversify your talent pipeline
– Build leadership capacity within your organization
– Enhance employer brand and community credibility
– Align workforce strategy with long-term impact
– Scale access to high-wage, high-demand careers
– Invest in proven programs with measurable outcomes
– Support systems-level workforce change
– Create lasting, named impact opportunities
– Advance regional workforce readiness
– Strengthen economic competitiveness
– Align education, employers, and community priorities
– Demonstrate leadership in public-private collaboration
Contact us today to learn more about how your organization become a member with AIM to grow a strong and diverse tech talent community.
