Individual Membership

The Power of One – the Choice is Yours!

Members power our mission. Through membership, you join a vibrant community fostering informed dialogue and a globally-connected Washington. Your tax-deductible investment shapes and sustains this work and gives you access to valuable programs and exclusive members-only benefits.  

All individual members receive: 

• Reduced admission price for programs, webinars, and events 
• Access to select members-only webinars and conversations with local and international leaders  
• Networking gatherings with speakers and globally-minded peers 
• Invitation to Members-only reception at our Annual Meeting 
• Email updates about the impact of your support 

Citizen Level -- $75/year 

Our foundational membership. Includes all benefits listed above.  

Diplomat Level -- $150/year 

Includes all Citizen benefits, plus: 

• Access to exclusive members-only roundtables and conversations with senior government officials, thought leaders, and local and international community and business leaders 
• Priority registration for select programs and events 
• Recognition by name in the World Affairs Council's annual member listing (optional) 

Consul Level -- $300/year 

Includes all Diplomat benefits, plus: 

• Invitation to off-the-record roundtable discussions with high-level speakers 
• Invitations to select receptions and pre- or post-event gatherings with speakers and guests 
• Opportunity to submit programming suggestions and contribute ideas for future Council events 
• Preferred placement for home hospitality opportunities 
• Invitations to exclusive Council field trips 

Minister Level -- $500/year 

Includes all Consul benefits, plus: 

• Reserved seating at World Affairs Council programs and signature events, when available 
• Recognition in the World Affairs Council Annual Report (optional) 
• Invitation to the exclusive annual Donor Appreciation Reception at the Council 

Ambassador Level -- $1,000/year 

Includes all Minister benefits, plus: 

• Invitations to private, off-the-record conversations and briefings with visiting policy makers, global leaders, and distinguished guests  
• Opportunities to connect directly with World Affairs Council leadership and staff 
• Named recognition in the Annual Report and on the World Affairs Council website (optional) 
• Opportunity to help shape Council programming 

Global Ambassador -- $10,000/year 

Includes all Ambassador benefits, plus: 

• Invitation to an exclusive annual gathering of Global Ambassadors and board leadership -- a private dinner or salon with a distinguished guest speaker 
• Opportunity to co-curate one mutually agreed program per year in partnership with World Affairs Council staff, on a global topic of your choosing 
• Named recognition as a Global Ambassador on the Council’s website, in the Annual Report, and at signature events (optional) 
• Advance copy of the World Affairs Council’s Annual Report, when produced 
• First right of access to limited-seat events, before any other membership tier 
• Annual one-on-one conversation with World Affairs Council’s President and CEO 
• Opportunities to partner on select hosting opportunities with distinguished speakers