The Chicago Council on Global Affairs relies on President’s Circle donors for their leadership, counsel, and support. Contributions at the President’s Circle level make it possible for the Council to organize more than 100 public programs each year, providing a forum in Chicago for the discussion of critical global issues.
President's Circle members reflect the city's diversity, including civic, corporate, nonprofit, philanthropic, and academic leaders. Those engaged full-time in nonprofit or academic disciplines may qualify for special membership in the President's Circle.
Support The Chicago Council’s mission while enjoying these benefits for two individuals. Contributions to the President’s Circle are fully tax-deductible to the extent permitted by current law. Benefits increase with your support. To learn more, please contact Dawn Miller, Executive Director of Major Gifts, at 312-821-7541. $250/year The Chicago Council offers a special membership rate of $250 for leaders in the academic, nonprofit, and Government sectors. This reduced rate is offered in recognition of their valued contributions to our community and includes all benefits at the $1,000 level. Join now $1,000/year Includes:
Free admission and reserved seating for two to all public programs
Unlimited additional guest admissions at the member rate to all public programs
Invitations to private dinners after select public programs
Invitation to private receptions with guest speakers
Quarterly briefings with the Council’s President and leadership
Exclusive programs for President’s Circle members throughout the year
Invitation to the Global Connections Dinner Series
Invitation to the Global Leadership Awards Dinner
Acknowledgment in the Annual Report at the $1,000 level of supportJoin now $2,500/year Includes all the benefits listed above plus:
Complimentary membership to either the China or India Roundtable
Ability to audit task forces or conferences
Acknowledgment in the Annual Report at the $2,500 level of supportJoin now $5,000/year Includes all the benefits listed above plus:
An opportunity to join a small dinner party with a guest speaker during the program year
Complimentary membership in both the China and India Roundtables
Preferred seating at dinners, events, and briefings
Acknowledgment in the Annual Report at the $5,000 level of support Join now $10,000/year Includes all the benefits listed above plus:
Multiple opportunities to join small dinner parties with guest speakers during the program year
Prominent seating at dinners, events, and briefings
Acknowledgment in the Annual Report at the $10,000 level of supportJoin now $15,000/year Includes all the benefits listed above plus:
Personal outreach including advance notice of prominent programs and dinners
Priority seating at dinners, events, and briefings
Acknowledgment in the Annual Report at the $15,000 level of support Join now $20,000/year Includes all the benefits listed above plus:
Private briefing with the Council’s leadership on global issues of personal interest
Invitation to join select Council Leadership Study Missions
Acknowledgment in the Annual Report at the $20,000+ level of supportTo become a President's Circle member at this leadership level, please Contact Us. |
