About The Columbus Young Professionals Club
Who We Are
The Columbus Young Professionals Club - or CYP Club - is a membership organization that serves as a hub for social & business networking, recreational sports, workforce development, and giving back in Columbus. Founded in 2005, the CYP Club has grown into the largest membership association for young professionals in the nation.
Our mission is to offer connections, access, and value for our members through professional and fun events, quality athletics, and community impact.
The CYP Club is led by a team of seven paid staff members and 50 volunteers.
With tens of thousands of members - and with all the amazing opportunities in Columbus - we host a variety of events and activities for young professionals to connect with one another, explore the city, play sports, and give back!
How to Join
Columbus Young Professionals Club members are educated and active. Nearly 70% of our members are between the ages of 25-34, with 88% of members holding a bachelor's degree or higher. And our organization grows by about 2,000 new members a year!
If you are looking to become a part of the CYP Club, there are three levels of membership offered:
- Social Membership: Free
- Premium Membership: $35 for 12 months
- "Friend of the Club" Business Membership: $350 for 12 months
What We Offer
Throughout the year, our calendar is full of professional and fun events for our members; some free, some with a fee to enter. This allows the flexibility to attend based on your schedule, your preference, and your wallet. And with more than 100 events & activities and 30 recreational sports leagues to choose from, we encourage members to get outside their comfort zone and try something new. Membership grants you access to all our events, with each event offering a different experience! For most events, attendance can range from a few dozen to a few hundred attendees. And some of our larger initiatives, such as Columbus Young Professionals Week, will welcome a few thousand attendees.
Learn more about our signature events
How We Give Back
We have raised more than $500,000 for local charities through our events. And each month we offer a variety of small group volunteer efforts through our service board, CYP Club Cares, which contributes more than 10,000 volunteer hours each year. CYP Club Cares also hosts the Columbus Volunteer Expo in the spring and Speed Networking with Non-Profits in the fall.
Where We Are Going
Our organization is also evolving as we continue to grow with and for our community. As an entrepreneurial endeavor, the CYP Club has developed additional initiatives in the areas of workforce development, publishing, and expansion to other cities.
