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EMPLOYERS

Start Your Military Friendly® Employer Membership

Join a national network of companies committed to hiring and advancing military talent. Get the tools, visibility, and data that turn intent into outcomes.

*Companies who are not yet approved through The Pledge or Designation.

*Companies who are Pledged or Designated.

Unsure of your Military Friendly® Status?

COMPANIES

Start Your Military Friendly® Company Membership

Join a national network of companies committed to hiring and advancing military talent. Get the tools, visibility, and data that turn intent into outcomes.

*Companies who are not pledged or designated.

*Companies who are pledged or designated.

Unsure of your Military Friendly® Status?

Nobody delivers tested, top-tier candidates like the United States Military. We'll show you how to turn this talent pool into your ultimate competitive advantage.

ONBOARDING

Three Simple Steps

1. Qualification

Already Military Friendly®? Move to step 2. Not yet? See if you qualify for approval. Not sure? Check your status. No purchase required.

2. Let's Talk

From Basic (included) to Level 5, book a consultation with our team to learn which program matches your hiring goals.

3. Activate Your Program

Access branding tools, data, company profile, performance marketing tactics, T&D resources, a dedicated account manager, and much more.

WHY IT MATTERS

Win the War for Talent. Fill Your Pipeline

Companies who earn the Military Friendly® Designation gain instant credibility with the military community.

Increase Retention

Align your brand and programs to keep mission‑ready hires longer.

Reduce Time‑to‑Hire

Reach qualified talent pools where veterans are actively searching.

Attract Stronger Talent

Targeted magazine distribution, virtual events, and tools that convert.

OUR APPROACH

A Proven Roadmap for Becoming Military Friendly®

DEVELOP PROGRAMS

Build What Military Talent Needs to Thrive

Use survey insights, scorecards, and benchmarking to strengthen policies and outcomes for veterans and spouses.

  • Survey support & scorecard review
  • Benchmarking & best-practice guides
  • Training & webinars for TA teams
  • Program design for onboarding & ERGs

BUILD AWARENESS

Stand Out Where Military Candidates Look First

Leverage your Employer Profile, badge usage, and media placements to boost your visibility.

  • Dedicated Employer Profile + enhancement modules
  • Badge usage in recruitment marketing
  • G.I. Jobs & Military Spouse placements
  • Digital boosts & sponsorships

DRIVE RESPONSE

Convert Interest to Interviews and Hires

Targeted outreach and tools that move battle-tested talent from awareness to offer.

  • Resume Database & Candidate Search
  • Targeted job postings & programmatic distribution
  • Virtual job fairs & recruiter chats
  • High-impact sponsorship positions

WHAT YOU GET

Visibility and Support That Drive Hiring

Included with Designation (Free)

  • Military Friendly® Employer portal access
  • Employer Profile (core)
  • Badge usage rights (with attribution)
  • Best‑practice guides + survey scorecard

Upgrade for More Impact

  • Resume Database + Candidate Search
  • Targeted Job Postings & Programmatic distribution
  • Virtual Job Fairs & recruiting sponsorships
  • Advanced Employer Profile modules and boosts
  • Benchmark reports, webinars, training, and a dedicated account manager

2025 MEMBERSHIP PACKAGES

Choose the Level That Fits Your Goals

Every approved employer starts with Basic. Higher tiers unlock more visibility, tools, and support across three pillars.

Develop Programs Basic Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
Survey Support Self-Guided Office Hours (OH) OH plus 1 hour / yr
individual
OH plus 1 hour / yr
individual
OH plus 1.5 hours / yr individual OH plus 2 hours / yr individual
Survey Scorecard YesYesYesYesYesYes
Training & Development Resource Center 1 Seat1 Seat1 Seat3 SeatsUp to 10 Seats
Welcome Kit YesYesYesYesYes
Benchmarking Report Benchmarking
Report
Custom ReportCustom with
90 Min. Session
Semi-Annual MFE Pulse Report* YesYesYes
Build Awareness Basic Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
Listing in the Annual Guide to MFEs YesYesYesYesYesYes
License to use MF Logo Digital Digital†† Digital††† Expanded†††† Expanded†††† Expanded††††
MF Logo Usage Rights Embed CodePNGPNGPNG & EPSPNG & EPSPNG & EPS
Historical MF Logo Usage YesYesYes
Print Magazine Ad(s)
(includes digital magazine ad)
1× FP 2× FP or 4× HP 3× FP or 6× HP 6× FP or 12× HP 9× FP + 3× FP Page 5 or Better
Sponsored Content online** 11123
MF Plaques 15% off15% off1 Free1 Free
Digital banners on gijobs.com or
militaryspouse.com
10,00025,00050,000
Drive Response Basic Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
Military Friendly® Talent Exchange
(MFTX) Profile
BasicFullFullFullFullFull
MFTX Candidate Search YesYesYesYesYes
MFTX Resume Downloads 50/mo100/mo500/moUnlimitedUnlimited
MFTX Job Postings UnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited
Targeted Digital Marketing Options
(Programmatic)
A la carteA la carteA la carte2.5% discount5% discount
Virtual Job Fairs -
2 Standard
Events
4 Standard
Events
6 Standard
Events
12 Standard
Events
8 Standard &
4 Sponsored Events
MFTX Digital Boost Ad Impressions 15,000/mo32,000/mo68,000/mo115,000/mo
Military Marketing Consulting Sessions QuarterlyQuarterlyBi-MonthlyMonthly
E-Blasts 112
Social Mentions 123
Staffing Solutions A la carte2.5% discount5% discount
High-Impact Sponsorship Positions*** 12

Digital License (Embed Code): Digital license to use the MF Award logo embed code, linked to Militaryfriendly.com.

†† Digital License (PNG & Embed Code): Digital license to use the MF logo (PNG and embed code), linked to Militaryfriendly.com.

††† Digital License (PNG): Digital license to use the MF logo (PNG), with no linkback to Militaryfriendly.com required.

†††† Expanded License (PNG & EPS): Digital, expanded, and historical licenses to use the MF Logo (PNG & EPS) in digital and print, with no linkback to Militaryfriendly.com required.

* Includes Semi-annual Industry Insider Round Table.

** Goes for the term of their Membership, on GIJobs.com or MilitarySpouse.com.

*** 3 day website pop-up ad on GIJ or MSM, max 1 time per day per user.

**** Must be one year. Can choose bill monthly or annually.

Military Friendly® Award Logos run for term of their given awarded year.

TRUSTED BY LEADING COMPANIES

Join Employers that Put Military Talent First

"If a company's recruiting strategy doesn't include military veterans and reservists, they are missing out on an opportunity to work with some of our country's most outstanding men and women."

— Steve Jones, CEO, Allied Universal

The Military Community Is Looking For Employers Now.

Make Sure They Choose You.

  • Designation is earned through the Military Friendly® Employers survey. Membership never influences designation results.
  • Basic membership is automatically granted to all designated and pledged employers.
  • Upgraded memberships are optional and unlock additional branding, recruiting, and networking tools.
  • Not yet designated? After taking your pledge, you’ll be notified on how to get started. No purchase required.

MILITARY FRIENDLY® MEMBERSHIP

Frequently Asked Questions

Military Friendly® is evolving into a comprehensive membership-based system. This model provides enhanced value through:
  • Data insights and benchmark reporting through Surveys
  • Training and strategy support
  • Access to the military marketplace
  • Expanded branding and marketing opportunities

Our ratings and designations will continue to be a free assessment for military recruiting programs, but now organizations can choose from multiple membership tiers for expanded benefits.

Yes. The survey remains free for all participating organizations and continues to be the foundation of our methodology. It powers:

  • Military Friendly® Ratings, Awards & Designations
  • Benchmarking and performance insights
  • Your free profile content on MilitaryFriendly.com

If you’ve completed the Military Friendly® Survey and earned a designation or rating, you are automatically enrolled in the Free Membership Tier (Basic). This includes:

  • Continued recognition in the Military Friendly® network
  • A digital profile on MilitaryFriendly.com
  • A Digital License to use your earned Military Friendly® Award Logo for online use only
  • Required link-back to your profile or designation page on MilitaryFriendly.com
  • Access to our self-guided online support library

Under the new model’s Basic (Free) Membership Tier

  • Digital use only
  • Must link back to MilitaryFriendly.com
  • No print or physical use rights outside of VIQTORY-owned assets

Under Full (Paid) Membership Tiers (Levels 2–5)

  • Digital and non-commercial print use allowed
  • No link-back requirement
  • Expanded brand usage rights

These changes ensure authenticity, strengthen credibility, and drive veteran and spouse traffic to your verified profile.

They are paid tiers that offer expanded benefits, which may include:

  • Enhanced profile customization and premium placement
  • Broader logo and intellectual property usage
  • Video embeds and richer storytelling formats
  • Sponsored content, social mentions, and targeted digital campaigns
  • Direct 1:1 survey support or premium strategy sessions
  • Print advertising in VIQTORY publications
  • Access to advanced talent acquisition tools

The higher the level, the more benefits are unlocked. You can upgrade at any time.

There are six total tiers:

  • Basic Membership (Free)
  • Automatically included with designation
  • Full Membership (Paid) Levels 1 through 5 – Paid tiers with progressive benefits

Free Tier: Access to our online support library

Paid Tiers: Options include monthly office hours, direct 1:1 support, and white-glove onboarding to ensure you maximize your membership benefits

No. Military Friendly® designations remain a major achievement that is is earned based upon your efforts rather than a credit card swipe. The difference is in how you can use the award assets:

Free tier = digital only with mandated link-back to Viqtory assets

Paid tiers (1–5) = digital + print, nonCommercial expanded usage rights

Paid membership levels can include:

  • Premium digital banners on GIJobs.com or MilitarySpouse.com
  • Targeted e-blasts and programmatic ad campaigns
  • Sponsored content in your own voice
  • Social media mentions across our military-focused platforms
  • High-impact sponsorships and event integration
  • Marketing consulting sessions for campaign optimization

Many of these opportunities are also avaible to Basic Members but must be purchased a la carte.

No. If you’ve completed the survey and earned a designation, your Basic Membership is free and includes your profile listing. However, paid tiers provide far greater visibility, marketing reach, and branding rights.

You can upgrade at any time. To explore your options:

  • Explore Membership Information Grid Here
  • Book a discovery session with our team Here
  • Review the tier comparison chart to choose the best fit for your goals

The membership model will be in full effect starting September 2.
If you are already designated, you will be placed in the Free Tier automatically.

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