Atlantic Council

A more effective transatlantic relationship is a precondition for tackling most of the world’s problems.  Addressing issues from Afghanistan to the global financial crisis, from NATO’s future to energy security, we at the Atlantic Council of the United States pursue our mission of Renewing the Atlantic Community for Global Challenges.

The Atlantic Council’s individual membership program provides an opportunity for professionals committed to the Atlantic community to be more directly involved with the Council’s activities.  Members come from a variety of backgrounds and countries, including active and former government officials, diplomats, military personnel, academics and leaders in the business, legal and financial sectors.

By joining the Atlantic Council, members help support our mission, our work and new initiatives, and become part of a network of people who share the same commitment to resolving some of the most pressing challenges of our time.

Atlantic Council Chairman’s Circle Member

• Priority invitations to the Council’s exclusive dinners and programs;
• Plus all the benefits of the President’s Circle membership.

Atlantic Council President’s Circle Member

• Invitation to attend the Board of Directors’ Annual Dinner;
• Opportunity to participate in unique field and study trips;
• Two (total) complimentary tickets to the Annual Awards Dinner;
• Plus the full benefits of Patron membership.

Atlantic Council Patron Member

• Priority invitations to the Council’s exclusive dinners and programs;
• One complimentary ticket to the Annual Awards Dinner;
• Plus the full benefits of Atlantic Council membership.

Atlantic Council Member

• Discounted ticket to the Annual Awards Dinner
• Invitation to the Annual Members’ Conference;
• Invitations to select programs with high-profile speakers;
• Access to invitation only lecture series;
• Complimentary copies of Atlantic Council publications;
• President’s monthly update on Council activities;
• Recognition in the Atlantic Council Annual Report.

Atlantic Council Young Professional Member (under 40)

• Roundtable discussion with the Council’s President and Program Directors;
• Full benefits of Atlantic Council Membership;
  
• Limited to six one-year terms.

All candidates for individual membership must submit a completed application form.

• Candidates should be nominated in writing by at least two prominent individuals, such as current Atlantic Council members or leading practitioners of international affairs in government, business, media, academic or related communities.
• Candidates for Young Professional membership must provide information about their date of birth.
• Completed applications will be reviewed by the Atlantic Council Membership panel and the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board of Directors.
• The deadlines for applications are February 1 (notification by March 15) and July 1 (notification by August 15). All applications received after these dates will be evaluated in the next round.

The Atlantic Council is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.  All contributions are tax-deductible to the maximum extent allowed by law.

Those wishing to apply for membership must complete the application form, which can be found here in pdf form. For further questions or to make a gift of stock or an additional gift to the Atlantic Council, please contact Christine Mahler at (202) 778-4967 or cmahler@acus.org.