News & Events

LaGuardia, a one-man show starring actor Tony Lo Bianco, reopens November 17th through November 22nd at the Dicapo Opera Theatre
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Contribute to the Dr. A. Kenneth Ciongoli Colloquium Endowment Fund
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Dr. A. Kenneth Ciongoli Video Salute
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Passing of NIAF Chairman, Dr. A. Kenneth Ciongoli
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View Pictures of the 33rd Anniversary Convention and Gala!
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NIAF 33rd Anniversary Gala Review - October 18, 2008
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Frank Sinatra Celebrity Invitational
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The Best Travel Deal to Italy!
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NIAF Roman Roundtable conference, The United States – Italy: Transatlantic Cooperation and Challenges, held at Villa Taverna in Rome, Italy
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Club Italia - First Class Hotels in Italy starting at $19.99/day
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NIAF Membership Options
Which Level of Membership is Right for You?


The National Italian American Foundation has successfully carried out its mission since its inception in 1975, due to the generous support of its members throughout the years. With this support, NIAF has been able to expand its many youth programs, scholarship offerings and grant awards to thousands of deserving Italian Americans throughout the country. Only with dedicated Italian Americans like you who value their heritage could this be possible.

Your membership will allow NIAF to continue this success for many years to come, by serving the next generation of Italian Americans. We invite you to view the following membership options, and consider joining us today!

NIAF offers various levels of Membership
  • Executive Business Council (EBC)

  • The EBC is the heart and soul of the NIAF membership constituency. Shared values and interests draw together those who are passionate about their heritage and want to further the best interests of Italian Americans in America.

    As an EBC Member, you will:

    • Personally meet business leaders face-to-face at local and national Executive Business Council events several times a year.
    • Be part of an inner circle of movers and shakers in the Italian American community. Network and develop personal relationships with a distinguished group of professionals.
    • Attend thought-provoking NIAF lectures, forums and special events - where you can gain valuable personal and professional insights and seek innovative strategies to implement in your own business.
    • Receive NIAF personalized EBC business cards - use them at events attended by other EBC members to help further our mission and goals by introducing others to NIAF.
    • Feel good knowing you are supporting NIAF programs, including: scholarships, mentoring programs, job fairs and international exchange programs.
    • Access to NIAF's Benefit Program - including great travel promotions, car rentals, dual citizenship services, and much more.
    • A subscription to Ambassador Magazine and NIAF News quarterly publications

      Membership at the Executive Business Council level start annually at $1,000.


  • NIAF Council Network (NCN)

  • Becoming a NCN Ambassador of the NIAF Council Network offers exclusive benefits and gives you special access to select NIAF events nationwide. These invitation-only opportunities will allow you to network with other NCN Ambassadors and distinguished guests.

    Exclusive NCN Member Benefits include:

    • Your own personalized NCN Ambassador business cards.
    • An invitation to the NCN Cocktail Party hosted at the Annual Gala.
    • Recognition as a NCN Ambassador in the NIAF Annual Gala Awards Program.
    • Online access to pertinent research and reports.
    • Travel incentives.
    • Most importantly, your participation as a NCN Ambassador provides you and other successful Italian Americans a platform to make a difference in the Italian American community. .
    • Access to NIAF's Benefit Program - including great travel promotions, car rentals, dual citizenship services, and much more.
    • A subscription to Ambassador Magazine and NIAF News quarterly publications.

      Membership at the National Council Network level start annually at $250.


  • Young Professional Council (YPC) (Age 24 to 35)

  • The YPC membership category was created to engage our nation’s young Italian American professional. Comprised by many career sectors including: law, medicine, business, finance, the arts and management, the YPC members represent the future of the Italian American dynamic.

    As a YPC member, you will receive:

    • The opportunity to network among your Italian American peers in various career categories at many NIAF functions and events.
    • Periodic invitations to attend lectures, forums and special events with keynote speakers from Fortune 500 companies.
    • Access to NIAF's Benefit Program - including great travel promotions, car rentals, dual citizenship services, and much more.
    • A subscription to Ambassador Magazine and NIAF News quarterly publications.

      Membership at the Young Professional Council level start annually at $125.


  • Associate Members

  • Developed for those who are on a limited or fixed income, but who equally share in the value of perpetuating Italian American heritage and culture, NIAF Associate members can join NIAF at a modest annual dues amount and receive the following:

    • Access to NIAF's Benefit Program - including great travel promotions, car rentals, dual citizenship services, and much more.
    • A subscription to Ambassador Magazine and NIAF News quarterly publications.

      Membership at the Associate level start annually at $45.


  • Student Members (Under age 24)

  • NIAF is pleased to offer an affordable entry-point for the youngest Italian Americans to participate in the Foundation. As the NIAF Mission is tailored to the youth of tomorrow, we welcome those that benefit from our efforts to join us. NIAF strives to help the next generation stay involved, stay connected, and stay informed of our wonderful heritage.

    NIAF Student members receive:

    • Discounts to our Annual Youth Gala, and great networking opportunities at NIAF events
    • Access to NIAF's Benefit Program - including great travel promotions, car rentals, dual citizenship services, and much more.
    • A subscription to Ambassador Magazine and NIAF News quarterly publications.

      Membership at the Student level start annually at $25.

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"Dr. Ciongoli, on behalf of your NIAF family, we are grateful for your leadership, dedication and support over the many years you have been with us. Your legacy will live on with NIAF forever.

Our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with Barbara, Adam, Happy, Alessandra, Gregory and Antonio."


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