Corporate Membership

Why Become a Corporate Member?
A Corporate membership with the World Affairs Council enables your company to interact with and learn from some of the most respected thought leaders on global issues as well as network with other professionals.

A membership with the Council elevates your company’s visibility in the local international affairs community while providing support to World Affairs Council programming in the community. A key benefit for your company is all employees receive the member rate at all monthly programs. These events provide an opportunity to ask important questions that are relevant to your business and to participate in the exchange of ideas with other business leaders.

Consulate Corporate Member   
  • 5 – Program Tickets to any event (except Gala) per year
  • 5 – Program Tickets for our local high-school students to any event (except Gala) per year

Other Benefits extended to all Corporate Members

  • Unlimited employee tickets at Members’ Rate
  • Company name on the World Affairs Council “Welcome” banner
  • Invitations to sit at the head table (based on availability)
  • Premium seating at all Council events
  • Premium seating for guests at Council events
  • Invitations to pre-program VIP receptions
  • Recognition on name badges
  • Recognition in event program
  • Recognition on Council website
  • Recognition in Council emails
  • Recognition in Council quarterly newsletters
  • Members’ rate extended to each family member and guests for all Council events
  • Priority invitations to Council global and domestic trips
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Corporate Sponsorships

Why Become a Corporate Sponsor? 

Corporate Sponsorships offer companies a competitive edge to thrive in the global economy. Investing in the WACOC demonstrates your company’s commitment to global engagement, and increases your network and capacity for international impact. We offer opportunities to interact with the world leaders, senior government, military and intelligence officials, prominent authors, academics, philanthropists, and corporate executives whom we host during year-round programming. You can attend “off the record” briefings with CEOs and ambassadors; join delegations to engage national and foreign officials about your company’s next big investment; and attend, host or prominently feature your company among other global brands at events and conferences. Please call today about tailoring sponsorship options that suit your needs and interests!  

Customized Corporate Sponsorship Level Benefits

  $50,000 $25,000 $15,000
Work with the WACOC to align membership deliverables with company interests and create occasions for tailored collaboration. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex.  
Have Council experts participate as speakers or provide introductions or private briefings tailored to the company’s preferred topic and audience. 2X 1X  
A customized annual partnership orientation at company offices. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex.

Leadership Access

Opportunity for your President + CEO to serve as the Corporate Member Principal and attend annual trustee luncheon, high-level, off-the-record programs, private dinners, and receptions. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex.

Designate company representatives as Senior Executives to participate in members-only Corporate Roundtables, co-hosted by WACOC Executive Board Chair and Executive Director.

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Complimentary admission to general member programs throughout the year for the designated Corporate Principal and Senior Executives. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex.
Reserved, premium seating and priority registration for WACOC events. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex.  
Invitation for a Senior Executive to travel domestically or internationally as part of a WACOC Delegation with the Board and major donors. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex.
Opportunities to participate in members-only conference calls to hear real time analysis from content experts on critical global issues. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex.
Two-Year Diplomat-Level Membership for Senior Executives For 7 For 5 For 3

Corporate Sponsor Visibility

Opportunities for executives to introduce speakers from podium at events or at start of a virtual program, which provide executive visibility and company branding. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex.
Priority opportunities for company experts to participate in Council task forces and other policy impact activities. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex.  
Prominent Recognition as Sponsor during events. Ambassador Level Diplomat Level Consul Level
Customized sponsorship opportunities include prominent print and digital recognition of Company throughout the year during events and e-edition newsletter. 1/2 Page Color Ad 1/4 Page Color Ad Banner Ad
Company name and logo featured with hyperlink on corporate page of the WACOC website. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex.
Recognition in the Council’s annual report Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex.

 

Event Sponsorships

The WACOC promotes and publicizes programs across the Council of the World Affairs Councils of America’s (WACA) national network of Councils, which amplifies and expands our brand messaging and market reach.

  Attaché – $5,000 Consul – $10,000 Ambassador – $15,000 Diplomat – $20,000 Presidential – $25,000
Prominent signage during event Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex.
Logo placement in all WACOC marketing communications Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex.
Publicity across World Affairs Council’s national network  Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex.
Pre- and Post- event recognition on all WACOC Platforms Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex.
WACOC membership for senior executives 1-year Consul membership for 2 2-year Consul membership for 5 1-year Diplomat membership for 7 2-year Diplomat membership for 7 2-year Diplomat membership for 10
Newsletter Ad   Banner color Quarter page black & white Quarter page color Half page color
VIP session with keynote speaker (20 mins)   Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex.
Invitation to private receptions     1 per year 2 per year 3 per year
Invitation to Annual Trustee Luncheon       Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex. Check mark, Segoe UI Symbol font, character code 2713 hex.

Please contact our President and CEO, Dr. Richard Downie, to customize your corporate or event sponsorship package at orangecounty@worldaffairscouncil.org.

For your tax records, the Council is recognized by the IRS as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. EIN 95-3288197

We are grateful to have you as a partner in our mission.

ORANGE COUNTY’S PREMIER FORUM ON WORLD AFFAIRS