Membership in the NBWA is more than an affiliation; it is an invitation to join a premier sisterhood dedicated to professional growth, community transformation, and lifelong support.
When you join the NBWA family, you are not just accessing resources—you are fueling a movement that empowers women and strengthens families worldwide.

Why Membership Matters

  • A Global Network of Influence: Connect with an elite community of women who share unique lived experiences and a common goal of social impact.
  • Professional & Personal Growth: Access leadership opportunities, empowerment initiatives, and our regional initiatives.
  • Collective Philanthropy: Take your seat at the table in our efforts to support youth education and the vibrancy of communities across the globe.

Member of the Month

  • Each month, we take pride in celebrating the diverse achievements and philanthropic hearts of our members. Our Member of the Month series highlights the incredible entrepreneurs, mothers, advocates, and leaders within our sisterhood who are making an impact in their communities and beyond.
Follow us on Instagram to see our current spotlight and browse our archive of featured members.

Membership Eligibility

  • Current spouses, wives, life partners or significant others of both active or retired players of the National Basketball Association (“NBA”), Harlem Globetrotters (“HG”), American Basketball Association (“ABA”), National Basketball Association Gatorade League (“NBA-G”) or inactive players if they have played one game in the NBA, HG, ABA, or NBA-G player status.

     

    “Life partner” or “significant other” refers to current fiancés of active or retired players or other such significant mate acknowledged as such by the player

Membership Benefits

  • Tax-deductible dues payment of $350
  • Service Opportunities for Books&Ball and other programmatic initiatives
  • Community engagement with NBWA members who share like experiences
  • Women empowerment speaker series featuring world-renowned professionals
  • Complimentary attendance to all NBWA events, including the Empowerment Summit and Summer League Retreat
  • Direct access to all NBWA publications and communications
  • Priority access to NBWA business sessions and webinars
  • Member Highlights, including Member of the Month or Business Spotlight

How to Join

To begin your membership journey, please submit our online application. Upon completing your membership application, eligible members will receive an invoice for membership dues from the finance department.