Member Class

A member class is a group that shares the same rights and benefits once admitted as members.

An example of different classes of membership are voting members and non-voting members. Classes are not the same as categories such as 'platinum' or 'silver' with different benefits such as discount tickets. Rather, it relates specifically to the rights and benefits involved in the operation and governance of the non-profit.

Non-profits aren't required to have different classes, but if they do, the non-profit's bylaws must describe each class and set out their respective membership rights. In addition, at least one class must be voting members.