Corporate members are integral to the Council’s success.  They help us strengthen global connections that are vital to the continued civic, cultural and economic revitalization of our region. They provide indispensible support for our award-winning education programs and community engagement programs.

Recognizing the changing needs of our corporate partners, the World Affairs Council has reconsidered its membership and undertaken substantive changes to increase its value. There has never been a better time to join us!

Corporate membership has many benefits, but some of the highlights include:

• Access to regional, national and international leaders
• Special opportunities for visibility and networking
• Client entertainment and cultivation opportunities
• Special sponsorship opportunities which can be tailored to meet specific needs     

Please review the categories below to find the membership that works for your organization, or click here to download a membership matrix. If you would like to discuss sponsorship opportunities or specific membership needs, please contact Annie Prucey, Vice President and Director of Education, at 412.281.7028 or  annie@worldaffairspittsburgh.org.

Academic & Nonprofit Member - $250

Small Business - $500

Corporate Member - $1,000

Corporate Contributor - $2,500

Corporate Patron - $5,000

Corporate Sponsor - $10,000

Corporate Sustaining Sponsor - $20,000

Academic & Nonprofit Member

• This membership is intended for academic institutions and the Council’s nonprofit peers
• 5 named Diplomat memberships (non-transferable) which include admission to all World Affairs Council events at the discounted member rate (space permitting, additional admission available at the non-member rate)
• Publication discounts
• Invitation to all Council programs and events
• Newsletter
• Invitation to “members only” events
• Web link for organization on Council website
• Acknowledgement in the Council’s Annual Report, on the Council’s website, and in any printed listing of Corporate Supporters.
• $100.00 discount on two Luncheon Discussion Group Series subscriptions
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Small Business

• This membership is intended for businesses with fewer than 25 employees
• 5 named Diplomat memberships (non-transferable) which include admission to all World Affairs Council events at the discounted member rate (space permitting, additional admission available at the non-member rate)
• Publication discounts
• Invitation to all Council programs and events
• Newsletter
• Invitation to “members only” events
• 1 Flex Subscription to the Luncheon Discussion Group Series
• Web link on Council website
• Acknowledgement in the Council’s Annual Report, on the Council’s website, and in any printed listing of Corporate Supporters.
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Corporate Member

• 5 named Diplomat memberships (non-transferable) which include admission to all World Affairs Council events at the discounted member rate (space permitting, additional admission available at the non-member rate)
• Publication discounts
• Invitation to all Council programs and events
• Newsletter
• Invitation to “members only” events
• 2 Flex Subscriptions to the Luncheon Discussion Group Series
• Web link on Council website
• Prominent visual acknowledgement at select Council event
• Acknowledgement in the Council’s Annual Report, on the Council’s website, and in any printed listing of Corporate Supporters
• Corporation featured for one week on Corporate Supporters Spotlight section of website.
• One week of free wrap-around publicity on KQV AM1410 Global Press Conference
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Corporate Contributor

• 10 named Diplomat memberships (non-transferable) which include admission to all World Affairs Council events at the discounted member rate (space permitting, additional admission available at the non-member rate)
• Publication discounts
• Invitation to all Council programs and events
• Newsletter
• Invitation to “members only” events
• 2 Full Subscriptions to the Luncheon Discussion Group Series
• Web link and web page for organization in Council websites
• Prominent visual acknowledgment at select council events
• Acknowledgement in the Council’s Annual Report, on the Council’s website, and in any printed listing of Corporate Supporters
• Corporation featured for one month on Corporate Supporters Spotlight section of website.
• One month of free wrap-around publicity on KQV AM1410 Global Press Conference
• One customized on-site Council program for corporate employees
• Membership on the Council’s Corporate Partners in Excellence Board
• Invitation to exclusive Corporate Partners in Excellence Board events
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Corporate Patron

• 15 named Diplomat memberships (non-transferable) which include admission to all World Affairs Council events at the discounted member rate (space permitting, additional admission available at the non-member rate)
• Publication discounts
• Invitation to all Council programs and events
• Newsletter
• Invitation to “members only” events
• 4 Full or 6 Flex Subscriptions to the Luncheon Discussion Group Series
• All employees eligible for member discounts
• Prominent visual acknowledgment at select Council events as well as company featured in programs, press, marketing and website materials regarding the events
• Web link and web page on Council website
• Acknowledgement in the Council’s Annual Report, on the Council’s website, and in any printed listing of Corporate Supporters
• Corporation featured on Corporate Supporters Spotlight section of website.
• Three customized on-site Council programs for corporate employees
• Three months of free wrap-around publicity on KQV AM1410 Global Press Conference
• Membership on the Council’s Corporate Partners in Excellence Board
• Invitation to exclusive Corporate Partners in Excellence Board events
• Invitation for four to VIP pre-event reception and two seats at speaker’s table to one select Council luncheon
• Preferred seating as available
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Corporate Sponsor

• 20 named Diplomat memberships (non-transferable) which include admission to all World Affairs Council events at the discounted member rate (space permitting, additional admission available at the non-member rate)
• Publication discounts
  Invitation to all Council programs and events
• Newsletter
• Invitation to “members only” events
• 8 Full Subscriptions or 12 Flex Subscriptions to the Luncheon Discussion Group Series
• Free admission to Council events for named members (non-transferable), excluding Luncheon Discussion Group series and WorldQuest
• All employees eligible for member discounts
• Prominent visual acknowledgment at select Council events as well as company featured in programs, press, marketing and website materials regarding events
• Web link and web page on Council website
• Acknowledgement in the Council’s Annual Report, on the Council’s website, and in any printed listing of Corporate Supporters
• Ten customized on-site Council programs for corporate employees
  Six months of free wrap-around publicity on KQV AM1410 Global Press Conference
• Membership on the Council’s Corporate Partners in Excellence Board
• Invitation to exclusive Corporate Partners in Excellence Board event
• In addition to company feature on the Council’s Corporate Supporters Spotlight section, the company executive of your choice will be featured.
• Invitation for eight to pre-event VIP reception and two seats at speaker’s table at select Council luncheons
• Preferred seating at all events
• Use of one four foot table to present corporate materials at WorldQuest
• Opportunity to serve as Named Sponsor for one table of eight secondary students and teachers at one select Council luncheon
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Corporate Sustaining Sponsor

• 30 named Diplomat memberships (non-transferable) which include admission to all World Affairs Council events at the discounted member rate (space permitting, additional admission available at the non-member rate)
• Publication discounts
• Invitation to all Council programs and events
• Newsletter
• Invitation to “members only” events
• 8 Full and 8 Flex Subscriptions or 20 Flex Subscriptions to the Luncheon Discussion Group Series
• All employees eligible for member discounts
• Prominent visual acknowledgment at select Council events as well as company featured in programs, press, marketing and website materials regarding events
• Web link and web page on Council website
• Acknowledgement in the Council’s Annual Report, on the Council’s website, and in any printed listing of Corporate Supporters
• Ten customized on-site Council programs for corporate employees
• One year of free wrap-around publicity on KQV AM1410 Global Press Conference
• Membership on the Council’s Corporate Partners in Excellence Board
• Invitation to exclusive Corporate Partners in Excellence Board events
• In addition to company feature on the Council’s Corporate Supporters Spotlight section, the company executive of your choice will be featured.
• Invitation for named subscribers and guests to pre-event VIP reception and two seats at speaker’s table at select Council luncheons
• Preferred seating at all events
• Use of one six foot table to present corporate materials at WorldQuest
• Opportunity to serve as Named Sponsor for one table of eight secondary students and teachers at one select Council luncheon
• Exclusive presenting sponsorship of one Council program per year of member’s choice, excluding Luncheon Discussion Group Series
• Exclusive sponsorship of one Global Travel Scholars Scholarship for one year
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