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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to our most popular questions about Member Benefits, Membership, and Managing Your Profile and Other Users. Questions? Contact us at info@gala-global.org. 

Member Benefits

Engaged members report a higher rate of satisfaction and a higher ROI for their membership. Explore how you can get involved, learn, contribute, and network.

GALA hosts many virtual and in-person events, including webinars, Academy trainings, Roadshow, SIG meetings, and more.

To register:

  1. Log in to your GALA account or create a new account
  2. Go to GALA Events and open the event you would like to attend
  3. Click the "Register Now" button 
  4. Complete the registration process
  5. Receive a confirmation email from Zoom with meeting login info

Member Access

  • Free events for members: GALA Academy, webinars, special interest group meetings
  • Discounted events for members: annual conference, Roadshow

Contact events@gala-global.org with any questions.

 As a SIG member, you’ll get access to the community  forum on Basecamp, receive special announcements and opportunities through the SIG mailing list (1-2 emails per month), and be recognized as a committee member. 

To join a SIG:

  1. Login and go to your Member Compass
  2. Select "Profile" on the left panel
  3. Scroll down to the "Special Interest Groups" section
  4. Check the boxes of the groups you want to join
  5. You will receive a notification from Basecamp when you are added

Visit GALA Events to register for upcoming SIG meetings. You do not need to be a SIG member to attend a meeting.

SIGs are an exclusive member benefit; active membership is required to join or attend a meeting.

GALA's channels connect your brand to global language industry professionals who turn to GALA for thought leadership, professional development, and networking. Members have exclusive access to some opportunities and steep discounts on others. Learn more in the Visibility Kit.

Members can demonstrate their thought-leadership by contributing articles and hosting webinars with to GALA. Read the content submission guidelines.

Questions? Contact us at content@gala-global.org.

Increase your company's visibility and share important news through GALA!  Email your press release to content@gala-global.org for publication.

Press releases are published within 24 business hours of submission and are shared in our member and nonmember newsletters. This is a members-only benefit.

Articles and event recordings (webinars, SIG meetings) will available for at least one year, and probably longer, at the discretion of the GALA staff. Press releases appear for 1 month. 

Membership

Learn how to join GALA or renew your membership.

GALA Membership is open to companies, organizations, individuals, and institutions that are a legally constituted company for whom language is an integral part of their business. Non-member freelance translators and others are welcome and encouraged to participate in GALA activities including networking events, webinars, conferences, and contributing to GALA publications. Learn more About GALA and our members.
Membership is for one (1) year from the date membership dues are received.

Visit the Membership Information page to learn more about the cost of membership dues.
An unlimited number of users can join your organization's membership! GALA believes in access for the entire organization, from the CEO to the intern.

You will need a user and organization profile to join.

To activate a Company or University Membership:

  1. Login to or create a user account and organization profile
  2. Navigate to the Membership Information page
  3. Select the button to "Join as Company  Member" or  "Join as University Member"

If you need wiring information or GALA to complete vendor on-boarding forms, please contact us at membership@gala-global.org

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If you need wiring information or GALA to complete vendor on-boarding forms, please contact us at membership@gala-global.org.

Manage My Profile and Other Users

Learn how to manage your GALA user profile and your team.

If you forgot your password, navigate to the login page, enter your email, then select "Forgot my password." Complete the prompts to create a new one.

If you know your password and would like to update it:

  1. Log in to your GALA account
  2. Select Member Compass
  3. Navigate to Login & Password
  4. Create a new password and save

Please email info@gala-global.org with the requested change.

To change the organization that your user account is connected to:

  1. Log in to your GALA account
  2. Go to your Member Compass
  3. Navigate to "Profile" - at the top you will see your name and an "Organization" field
  4. Start typing to select a new organization from those available or create a new one

If you connect to an existing organization, they will be notified that you connected to their account.

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Contact us at info@gala-global.org.

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User relationships are between a user and their organization. Different relationships have different permissions. More details coming soon!

    To add a relationship, please email info@gala-global.org with the requested change.

    Note: the user must must already have an account to create a new relationship.

    Questions? Contact us or email info@gala-global.org.