Many Nova members have successfully secured company sponsorship for their membership, even without a dedicated budget. These resources will help you request support from your company.
*You’ll have the flexibility to invoice your company or submit the membership as an expense, depending on company policy.
How to notify your manager / R&D / HR Department?
You can copy and adapt the next content and use it in an email or message! Feel free to only send this document if you have already told them about Nova.
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To: RESPONSIBLE PERSON
Subject: Request for professional development support: Nova Membership
Hi [Name],
I hope you’re doing well.
I’d like to share a professional development opportunity that I believe aligns strongly with our goals around growth, performance, and long-term impact.
I’ve been accepted into Nova — a global community of high-performing professionals across industries. The network connects top talent, founders, operators, and innovators, and is focused on accelerating professional growth through meaningful connections, exclusive opportunities, and shared knowledge.
Becoming a Nova member would provide access to:
- An international community of ambitious professionals
- Exclusive events and conversations with founders, executives, and industry leaders
- Direct access to knowledge-sharing and peer insights across industries
- The ability to share our internal job openings within a trusted talent network
I’m confident that being part of this ecosystem will allow me to expand my perspective, bring new insights into our work, and strengthen our company’s visibility among top-tier talent.
I’d truly appreciate your support in enabling this professional development opportunity. I’m happy to discuss how this can directly support our team’s objectives and priorities.
Thank you for considering my request. I look forward to your thoughts.
Bonus
It’s common for managers to ask how this aligns with your role and goals. Here are some answers you can use as a starting point (feel free to modify them):
Question
- How do you see the Nova Membership impacting your work here?
- How does the Nova Membership align with your personal or team goals?
Answer
I am fully convinced that joining Nova will be a pivotal step in my professional development, offering unparalleled benefits such as:
- Networking with Top Talent: Nova’s member base consists of pre-vetted, outstanding professionals across various fields. This will allow me to broaden my network with individuals who bring fresh ideas and perspectives, pushing me beyond my usual boundaries and enhancing how I approach my work.
- Enhanced Visibility: Jobs shared within a highly skilled community are seen by individuals who are pre-vetted for their excellence, ensuring that our openings are viewed by candidates who meet high standards of talent and achievement.
- Learning from Industry Leaders: With exclusive access to intimate events featuring business luminaries from my sector—and beyond—I'll have the rare chance to learn directly from the best, gaining insights that are not readily available elsewhere.
- Personalized Mentorship: The opportunity to connect with mentors who specialize in my field is invaluable. This targeted guidance will focus on refining the skills most crucial to my advancement as a professional.
On top of that, joining Nova will be a great opportunity for me to represent our company among the world’s best talent.
They will most likely accept your request and you will be able to activate your membership🌟
We hope these tips will help you achieve your company sponsorship to get the Nova membership. Becoming a Nova member is a key step towards becoming a better professional, and that will have a very positive impact on your company.
