The Leadership Greater Washington Membership

Founders

The Leadership Greater Washington Founders envisioned a premier leadership organization renown for its vibrancy and impact on the Greater Washington region. The founding organizations provided funding, office space, staff support and materials for the start-up and longevity of Leadership Greater Washington. The Greater Washington Board of Trade and the Junior League of Washington, in particular, provided critical financial backing and in-kind services which sustained the organization in its formative years. Many of Leadership Greater Washington's Founders continue to provide support and play a role in the organization's on-going success.

Members

Members have completed the full Leadership Greater Washington Program year and now have the unique opportunity to continue their heightened, broadened level of community involvement by participating in all Leadership Greater Washington membership programs, activities and services. Members pay annual dues to have access to the many benefits of Leadership Greater Washington membership.

Members may become active on committees including Program, Special Events, Communications, Resource Development or one of several ad hoc task forces.

Non Active Members

Non Active Members are those who have completed the year-long educational program of Leadership Greater Washington. These individuals currently are not dues-paying members of the organization.

Affiliate Members

Launched in 1997, the Affiliate Member Program was designed for individuals who have moved to Greater Washington and graduated from community leadership programs outside the metro region. The program gives Affiliate Members the opportunity to serve their community through Leadership Greater Washington. The program has evolved since its inception and affiliate members now participate in portions of the current class program year so they are connected to its members after completing the initial program year, Affiliate become full Leadership Greater Washington members. Affiliates are eligible to participate in all functions of the organization and in appointments or election to Board of Directors, with the exception of the Chair and Chair Elect positions.