Features

Member Portal

Give members 24/7 access to update profiles, view activity history, manage payment methods, and control privacy settings. Reduce staff workload with unlimited self-service access—all without per-member fees.

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Unlimited Member Access
24/7 Self-Service
Secure & Mobile-Friendly
Fully Customizable

What's Included

All features included with every i4a subscription—no add-ons required

  • Self-Service Profile Editing
  • Password Reset
  • Profile Photo Upload
  • Organization Profile Management
  • Custom Welcome Messages

  • Membership Status Dashboard
  • Transaction & Receipt Access
  • Saved Payment Methods
  • Auto-Renewal Opt-In
  • Digital Membership Cards

  • Event Registration History
  • Continuing Education Tracking
  • Committee & Activity History

  • Email Preference Management
  • Directory Privacy Controls
  • Mobile-Responsive Design
Self-Service Profile Editing

Update name, email, phone, addresses

Membership Status Dashboard

View type, expiration, renewal options

Event Registration History

View all past registrations

Transaction & Receipt Access

View, download, email any receipt

Continuing Education Tracking

View credits, download certificates

Email Preference Management

Subscribe/unsubscribe by type

Directory Privacy Controls

Choose what appears in directories

Saved Payment Methods

Store cards for one-click checkout

Auto-Renewal Opt-In

Enable automatic renewals

Profile Photo Upload

Add headshots for directories

Digital Membership Cards

Print or download membership card

Password Reset

Self-service password recovery

Organization Profile Management

Manage company and individuals

Committee & Activity History

View committee assignments

Custom Welcome Messages

Different messages by member status

Mobile-Responsive Design

Works on phones, tablets, desktops

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Profile Editing Activity History Privacy Settings

Why Self-Service Works Better When Integrated

Members Update Their Own Information

Standalone portals require staff to manually sync updates across your AMS, event platform, and email tools. With i4a, members update their profile once and staff immediately access current information for campaigns and registrations—no manual entry.

Complete Activity Transparency

Standalone portals can't show event registrations from Eventbrite® or purchases from your online store because that data lives elsewhere. i4a shows complete history—every event, every purchase, every renewal, every CE credit—because it's all one database.

No Per-Member Login Fees

Some platforms charge per active user or limit portal features to premium tiers. Every i4a member gets full portal access at no additional cost. Whether 100 members log in monthly or 10,000, your price stays the same.

Members Update Their Own Information

Stop fielding "please update my email address" requests. Members log in, edit their profiles, and changes happen instantly across your entire system.

What members can update:
  • Contact information: Name, email address, phone numbers, and fax
  • Addresses: Multiple addresses (work, home, billing, shipping)
  • Social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, X profiles
  • Custom fields: Job title, certifications, areas of expertise
  • Profile photos: Headshots for directories and event badges

You control what they can edit:

Decide which custom fields members can change and which stay locked to staff-only access. All changes are logged automatically.

Member profile editing interface
Members update their own contact information without calling or emailing staff

Give Members Visibility Into Their Activity

When members can see their own registration history, transaction records, and continuing education credits, they stop calling to ask "Did I sign up for that event?"

What members can view:
  • Event registrations: Every event they've registered for, with dates, and receipt links
  • Transaction history: View and reprint past receipts without waiting for staff
  • Continuing education: Track CE credits earned, download reports for license renewals
  • Renewal history: Past renewals, payment history, and current membership status
  • Committee service: Current and past committee assignments and volunteer roles

Result: Fewer "did I register?" calls and emails to staff.

Member activity history showing events, transactions, and CE credits
Complete transparency into event registrations, purchases, and continuing education

Members Manage Their Own Preferences

Less work for your staff, more control for your members

Email Preferences

Members control their email preferences without staff intervention:

  • Custom message types you define
  • General marketing opt-out
  • Changes log automatically to member records
Directory Privacy

Control what shows in member directories:

  • Hide email address from directories
  • Hide phone numbers from public view
  • Opt out of directories entirely
  • Different settings for public vs. member-only directories
Payment Methods

Securely store payment information for faster checkout:

  • Save credit cards or eCheck details securely
  • Faster renewals and event registrations with saved payment methods
  • No re-entering payment info each time
  • PCI DSS Level 1 compliant storage
Auto-Renewal

Members opt into automatic membership renewal from their portal:

  • Enable auto-renewal with one click
  • Better retention rates for your organization
  • Less staff time chasing late renewals
  • Members can disable anytime
Solutions

Member Portals for Your Organization Type

See how associations like yours empower member self-service

Trade Associations

Members update profiles, view activity history, manage payment methods, and renew online 24/7.

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Professional Associations

Self-service profile editing, membership status dashboard, event history, and saved payment methods.

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Membership Nonprofits

Simple self-service for profile updates, dues renewal, and event registration history.

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AMCs

Separate member portals for each client association with customizable welcome messages.

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Common Questions

When members can update their own email address, reprint receipts, or check registration status 24/7, your staff stops fielding "what's my member number?" and "can you email me a receipt?" requests. Self-service reduces staff workload while giving members instant access to information without waiting for business hours.

No. The member portal is included with every i4a subscription at flat-rate pricing. Your price stays the same whether 100 members log in monthly or 10,000, whether you have 1,000 members or 50,000+ members. See pricing details

Yes, especially when they need something outside business hours or want instant access. Members updating their profile before an event, checking CE credits for license renewal, or reprinting a receipt for reimbursement don't want to wait for staff email responses. The convenience drives adoption.

Yes. You decide which custom fields members can update and which remain staff-only. Standard contact fields like name, email, and phone are member-editable by default, while critical fields like membership type are always staff-only and cannot be edited by members.

Public users (non-members) can log in and access a limited portal with a different welcome message. You control what they see—for example, they might see a "Join Now" button and access to public directories, but not members-only pages or resources.

Yes, if you allow it. You control whether expired members can log in, and you can display a different welcome message encouraging them to renew. Members within a grace period (if you set one) see current member features; those outside grace period see expired member messaging.

Yes. All member portal pages are fully responsive and work perfectly on phones and tablets. Members can update their profile, view activity history, and manage preferences from any device.

Yes, if you enable that setting. Members can update their login credentials from the Settings tab of their profile. If they forget their password, they can use the "Forgot Password" link to reset it via email—no staff involvement required.

Absolutely. You can customize welcome messages, add slideshow banners, display upcoming events, show breaking news articles, and create custom member-only pages that automatically appear as quick links in the portal.

The portal is active by default with standard settings. You can customize welcome messages, enable/disable specific features, and adjust field permissions from admin settings—no technical knowledge required. Most organizations go live with basic settings and customize over time.

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Event Management

Manage meetings, conferences, and events with custom registration forms, attendance tracking, and automated communications.

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Member Community

Integrate discussion forums and community features directly into member portals.

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