Member Orientation

This page will help guide you through the full range of ICBA exclusive benefits so that you can make the most of your membership. ICBA has a lot to offer so the orientation is at your own pace, broken down into digestible parts.

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Welcome to ICBA

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Setup

Setup Online Access

To fully access all that ICBA has to offer, a login is required. Many items on the site are password protected, so it is important to login as you browse the website.

Who should do this? Any bank employee of an ICBA member bank can and should set up a username and password. However, only the main contact for the bank can edit the bank's profile.

  1. To create an account, go to www.icba.org and click on "Log in" in the upper right corner. From there, select "create an account."

  2. Enter your email address and create a new password (there are no restrictions for passwords).

  3. You will receive a confirmation email with a "Finish Account Creation" link. Note that this link expires after 24 hours, so be sure to click it promptly. If you have not received a confirmation email, be sure to check your spam folder.

  4. Complete the required account information, making sure to enter everything in the correct case. When you are done click continue.

  5. Lastly, select all applicable job functions and click "finish."

With your account created, you can now fully access ICBA online. You can view your profile, explore the website, and sign out anytime from the upper right-hand corner.

Complete Bank Profile Form

To ensure that you and your team can fully access all member resources and maximize your benefits, please take a moment to review and complete your bank's profile.

After logging in, you (or a designated bank employee) can:

  1. Add new bank directors and employees.
  2. Edit titles and contact information.
  3. Remove bank directors or employees only if they are no longer affiliated with the bank or branch.
  4. Set/reset passwords as needed.

For detailed instructions on managing your profile, please visit www.icba.org/manageprofile. If you have any questions, please call 800-422-7285 or email [email protected].

To designate employee(s) who can edit your bank's profile, login to www.icba.org and click "My Account." Scroll down to "Organizations You Manage" and click on "Manage All Rosters." Edit the designated employee(s) record and change the ICBA Relationship to "C-Level" for full access.

Let Your Team Know

Bank employees may not be aware that their bank is a member of ICBA. To inform them, consider sending a welcome email to your staff or fellow team members.

Anyone at your bank can and should share the benefits of ICBA membership.

Orientation Webinar

Sign up for one of these engaging webinars to learn what new things ICBA has to offer for you and your bank.

News

Sign up for our Newsletters

  • NewsWatch Today. This digital publication provides members the latest news, industry insights, and advocacy updates in the community banking industry. This newsletter is delivered daily Monday-Friday and is not published on federal holidays.

  • Member Access. Published monthly, Member Access highlights member benefits, opportunities, and resources available to all ICBA members.

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Manage Magazine Subscriptions

  • Independent Banker Magazine: This award-winning monthly publication that is the number one source ICBA members rely on for community banking news. Each bank receives two hard copies for free. Also available to all members of your community bank in digital format here

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BE HEARD

ICBA’s Be Heard grassroots resource center offers a variety of tools to help community bankers amplify their voices with targeted outreach to federal policymakers. Let Congress and the regulatory agencies know that community banks are critical to the prosperity of Main Street America. Take action!


ADVOCACY TOOLBOX

Take advantage of tools you can use to amplify your voice. Explore the ICBA Advocacy Toolbox.


ICBPAC

The Independent Community Bankers Political Action Committee (ICBPAC) is non-partisan and the only federal PAC exclusively dedicated to protecting and promoting the community banking industry. The collective support of thousands of donors provides ICBPAC with the resources needed to make sure the voices of community bankers are heard by lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

To get involved, please complete the Prior Approval Form.


LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Read letters to congress and regulators and learn how you can get involved.


MEET YOUR REPS. IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

Attend the ICBA Capital Summit. Registration is FREE for member bankers! Share your positive community banking stories with your legislators in Washington and hear from federal regulators and industry leaders in person.

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Live Events

Each year, there are 50+ live seminars and accredited institutes. See our offerings here.  

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Webinars

We produce nearly 100 live webinars per year. On-demand recordings are available if you can’t attend in real-time. See Webinars.

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Online Courses

Over 425+ online training courses available to ICBA members.

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Resources

From working papers to policy templates to guides and glossaries. We offer tools to support your bank. View Resources

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Compliance Vault

This is a free member benefit! Find 2500+ Q&As on top compliance issues.
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Major ICBA Events

ICBA annually presents three flagship events: ICBA LIVE, the ICBA Capital Summit, and the ICBA LEAD FWD Summit.

ICBA LIVE: Annual Convention

The largest gathering of community bankers in the world, with more than 60 educational sessions, workshops, and roundtables.

ICBA Capital Summit

Gather with community bankers from across the U.S. to advocate for our industry and make your voice heard in Washington, D.C.!

LEAD FWD Summit

Up and coming community bankers learn about leadership, regulation, technology, compliance and much more at this exciting annual event.

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ICBA Payments

Payments solutions for consumers and small businesses include credit, debit, and pre-paid issuing, ATM processing, and more.

Business Solutions

ICBA Preferred Service Providers (PSPs) and Corporate Members are a select group of industry service providers, chosen by the ICBA Bank Services Committee, that offer quality products and services to help community banks grow and serve their communities.

Innovation

The ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator is the first fintech accelerator focused on community bank product development, allowing community banks to partner with early-stage fintech companies. Refer a fintech company or visit our ThinkTECH webpage to learn more about working with fintech companies.


BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

ICBA Preferred Service Providers (PSPs) and Corporate Members offer quality products and services that help community banks grow their business and better serve their communities. They are among a select group of industry service providers that have earned the ICBA “Stamp of Approval.” ICBA PSPs are selected by the ICBA Bank Services Committee, which comprises community bankers like you.

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INNOVATION

ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator: This first-of-its-kind fintech accelerator provides an outlet for community banks to directly engage and partner with early-stage fintech companies focusing exclusively on community bank product development. Refer a fintech company to the program, learn more about working with fintech companies, and learn more by visiting our ThinkTECH webpage.

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Community Bank Locator

As an ICBA member, your community bank and branches are automatically added to the community bank locator, helping customers find community banks near them.

Marketing Toolkit

Year round, ICBA provides community banks with marketing and communication tools, tips, and inspiration. Login and visit the Marketing and Communications Toolkit page to access member-exclusive resources.

Free Social Media Monitoring Tool

As an ICBA member, you have access to this valuable social media monitoring tool, which provides the following free benefits:

  • Monitoring for blogs, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, news outlets
  • Online mentions of your bank, your executives, your brand
  • Solve customer service issues
  • Listen to your customer, prospects, and community

Community Banking Month

Mark your calendar! April is ICBA Community Banking Month.

Celebrate our industry and every third Wednesday (Go Local Wednesday) encourage consumers to bank, shop, dine locally by posting on social and snapping photos at your favorite local businesses using #GoLocal.

Awards

Visit the ICBA Awards page to nominate your employees or banks for nationally recognized ICBA awards including ICBA Community Bank Service Awards and ICBA Community Banker of the Year.

ICBA Career Center

Post jobs and find talent. The ICBA Career Center allows community banks to distribute job postings locally and nationwide.
Post Jobs

Social Media: Join the Conversation!

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Social Media Center

Learn tips and tricks through the ICBA Social Media Center.

Use the Hashtags!

#CommunityBanks

#BankLocally

#WeAreNotWells

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