Shaping the global future together
The Councilors Society is the Atlantic Council’s premier, nomination-based annual membership program for individuals who share a deep commitment to shaping the global future. Designed for those at the intersection of ideas and action, the Councilors Society offers access to the Atlantic Council and its breadth of intellectual resources, providing a rare platform for meaningful engagement with world leaders, diplomats, business executives, and thought leaders who are defining the geopolitics of our time.
Through intimate, off-the-records dialogues, private briefings with senior policymakers, and curated gatherings around the world, members gain privileged access to the people and perspective driving international change.
Members represent a select circle of accomplished, purpose-driven leaders from diplomacy, defense, finance, technology, academia, and civil society. United by curiosity, civic commitment, and a global outlook, they bring diverse perspectives to the Council’s work while helping shape its forward-looking agenda.
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Members
Councilor ($5,000)
Senior Councilor ($10,000)
Global Councilor ($25,000)
Annual membership benefits
Every membership is tailored to reflect each councilor’s interests and global footprint. Through concierge-level service, Atlantic Council staff facilitate meaningful introductions, curate event participation, and provide a seamless experience that reflects each member’s professional focus and intellectual priorities. As Councilors deepen their engagement, they also have opportunities to strengthen their partnership with the Atlantic Council through expanded participation and philanthropic investment.
- Deep access & dialogue – Participate in private briefings, roundtables, and receptions that connect members with the experts, policymakers, and thought leaders shaping the global future.
- Curated programming – Engage in bespoke events examining the defining issues in foreign policy and global affairs, including great power competition, emerging technologies, and the future of democracy.
- Recognition & connection – Join a distinguished network of global leaders and receive priority access to flagship events and galas, including the Distinguished Leadership Awards and the Global Citizen Awards.
Councilor ($5,000)
Councilors are at the heart of the Atlantic Council’s mission, supporting the ideas, dialogue, and partnerships that shape the future of global affairs. Councilors receive:
- Access to Private Briefings – Enjoy private, off-the-record discussions with Atlantic Council experts, offering candid perspectives, nuanced insights, and deeper context on the global issues most relevant to you.
- Priority Event Access – Receive invitations to Atlantic Council flagship programs and events, connecting you with senior policymakers, business leaders, and international experts through conversations shaping the global agenda.
- Exclusive Annual Councilors Society Reception – Join the annual Councilors Society reception in Washington, DC, bringing together Councilors, Atlantic Council experts, and distinguished leaders for meaningful conversations and relationship-building.
- Recognition of Your Commitment – Be recognized on the Atlantic Council website and in the annual report, highlighting your support for a mission that transcends borders. .
Global Councilor ($25,000)
Global Councilors deepen their engagement with the Atlantic Council through direct access to leadership, exclusive policy discussions, and opportunities to engage more closely with the Council’s work around the world. Global Councilors receive all the benefits of Councilor membership, plus:
- Direct Engagement with Leadership – Participate in an annual private meeting with an Atlantic Council program or center director to discuss pressing international issues, share your perspectives, and gain insight into the Council’s priorities and strategies shaping global policy.
- Atlantic Council Global Briefings – Receive an invitation to an exclusive Atlantic Council Global Briefing in New York City, offering firsthand insight into breaking international policy developments and access to global thought leaders.
- Private Policy Conversations – Participate in an invitation-only policy discussions each year with Atlantic Council experts, policymakers, and fellow Global Councilors. These intimate gatherings foster meaningful dialogue, deeper engagement with the Council’s work, and valuable peer connections.
- Preferred Registration for Flagship Forums – Receive preferred registration for premier Atlantic Council events, providing opportunities to engage with influential leaders and discussions shaping the global agenda.
- Annual Private Dinner with Leadership – Attend a private dinner with Atlantic Council senior leadership and fellow Global Councilors. This intimate setting allows for dialogue, relationship-building, and strategic conversations with leaders committed to global solutions.
- Signature Events Access – Receive two complimentary seats at either the Atlantic Council Distinguished Leadership Awards in Washington, DC, or the Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards in New York City, celebrating visionary leaders who embody the Atlantic Council’s mission to shape the global future together.
As an independent, nonpartisan organization, the Atlantic Council generates ideas and fosters informed debate on the world’s most pressing policy challenges. The Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by contributions from individuals, foundations, government entities, and corporations. Contributions help sustain the Council’s work and are tax-deductible as charitable contributions in the United States to the extent permitted by law. The Council’s tax identification number is 52-0742294. All contributions will be disclosed to the IRS and may be disclosed to the public, and all gifts are subject to the Council’s Donor Acceptance and Disclosure Policy.