The Ismaili Professionals Network (IPN) was founded in 2003 in the USA. Over the years, IPN experienced significant domestic and international growth leading to the establishment of the Global IPN Forum (GIF). GIF includes the IPN chapters from the United States, Canada, Australia (including New Zealand and Papa New Guinea), United Arab Emirates, India, and Pakistan, each with its own national and local governing bodies.

Vision

Ismaili Professionals (IPs) anchored in our value systems, leading the knowledge society [in fields of interest], and serving humanity through expert engagement.

Purpose

Empower members to lead the knowledge society while increasing their commitment to the advancement of humanity through service and expert engagement on a local, national, and global scale. In order to realize its vision and fulfill its purpose, IPN shall:Global professional

  • Develop capacity to monitor and share with its members new areas of knowledge
  • Provide a support network to assist members in their quest to be the top performers in their field
  • Promote alliances where members in the same profession, or complementary professions, could come together to create partnerships to explore economic opportunity
  • Mitigate impact from employment shocks by monitoring trends, promoting professional development, and mentoring
  • Promote effective networking and unity among IPs
  • Identify and promote service opportunities for its members within IPN, Jamati and AKDN Institutions, and other service organizations with common ethical values

Activity

Examples of potential IPN sponsored activities include:

  • Forums for IPs to exchange views and ideas and to learn from each other professionally
  • Opportunities for members to forge business, professional, and entrepreneurial relationships
  • Content focused seminars and workshops for professional development
  • Encouraging a sense of ethical, social, and public responsibility through its activities
  • Facilitating mentorship opportunities for members at various points in their professional careers
  • Providing members with information regarding professional and volunteer opportunities within IPN and other institutions
  • Allocate IPN funds to charitable programs and services

Membership

The IPN Code of Conduct:

  • IPN members must aspire to serve as leaders and role models, and as such uphold the highest professional and ethical code of conduct

Membership in IPN will be offered in two categories:

  • Professional
  • Student (full-time students; or part-time students with approval)

Membership is open to all IPs who:

  • Reside in the region(s) within the jurisdiction of the appropriate National IPN; membership in IPN USA will be open to IPs residing in the USA
  • Subscribe to and support the principles and objectives of IPN
  • Comply with all policies, rules and regulations of IPN
  • Submit an application with any applicable membership dues and program fees

Membership in IPN is a privilege and will be subject to the following conditions:

  • Members must have completed or currently be enrolled in a post secondary education program
  • Applications by students who are not enrolled full-time in a post secondary program and by non-professionals will be reviewed, and may be approved, by National IPN (NIPN)
  • Members shall adhere to and be bound by IPN By-Laws as a condition of continued affiliation with IPN

Benefits of Membership

Networking:

  • One of the key advantages of being a member of IPN is the ability to meet and network with a range of professionals across an array of professions. This enables members to forge both professional and personal relationships. Search features will be provided on the website to enable members to identify professionals by region, industry and functional expertise.

Mentoring:

  • IPN promotes a unique mentoring program to meet the needs of its members. Mentoring at IPN will cover areas such as career counseling, general mentoring, or simply providing an opportunity to learn and share ideas with others. Mentoring at IPN is both for professionals and students that are enrolled in a post-secondary program.

Career Opportunities:

  • Through the personal interactions from networking and through the expanding services being offered on the IPN website, internship and professional positions are posted in order to assist members looking for career opportunities. As IPN expands and achieves critical mass in a variety of professions (e.g. legal, finance, technology, etc.), it will lead to the discovery of opportunities for development of specific subgroups of professionals.

Building Relationships:

  • Members will enjoy meeting and interacting with other professionals. The ongoing IPN events and activities will lead to stronger relationships, partnerships, and alliances between people from different regions and in different professions.



In order to gain access to these benefits you must be a member of the Ismaili Professionals Network (IPN). Please use the "Create Account" link on the left of this page to fill out an application for membership.

With Best Regards,

IPN Management