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Thank you for your interest in joining The Boston Club. The Club is a dynamic, inclusive organization of nearly 500 professional, accomplished women. Members span many ages, races, ethnicities and industries. We have executives and entrepreneurs, scientists, attorneys, financial advisors, marketing consultants, college presidents and nonprofit leaders, among many others.
We encourage you to join us for an event to get a taste of what the Club is all about. Or, read more about being a member and reach out to us if you have any questions. We look forward to learning more about you!
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View E-BrochureBenefits
Membership in The Boston Club offers a myriad of benefits, including:
- Developing associations and friendships with a diverse group of women
- Connecting with members in both formal and informal ways through in-person events, online events, affinity groups, and peer-to-peer mentoring
- Attending as many events as you’d like - almost all Boston Club events are included in your membership fee
- Expanding your skills and learning new aspects of business by joining a committee
- Accessing board education as well as corporate and nonprofit board opportunities
- Enjoying a sense of community within the Club, where women are invested in supporting other women in their careers
Membership Guidelines
One of the hallmarks of The Boston Club is the growing diversity of our membership. Every woman in the Club has demonstrated substantial accomplishments in her respective field, leadership in her community, and support for other women in business. We recognize many paths to leadership and each applicant is evaluated on her own merits. Our guidelines for evaluating whether a candidate will benefit from membership in The Boston Club include the following:
- Demonstrated professional leadership
- Demonstrated community leadership
- Demonstrated support for advancing women’s leadership
- Demonstrated awareness or support for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion
Dues There is an application fee of $125 and annual dues for new Regular Members are $600. Benefits of membership include attending Club programs and events (most at no extra charge), access to the membership directory, opportunities to join Affinity Groups or be part of our peer-to-peer Mentoring Program, the monthly Newsletter with upcoming events and Member News. The Boston Club bills for membership annually in June each year. Membership runs on the Club’s fiscal year starting July 1 through June 30. New members joining during the year are billed for dues pro-rated to the end of the Club’s fiscal year (June 30).
Process
The application process begins with sponsorship by a current member, who serves as an advisor and reference. Prospective members should apply online. After you submit your application, your sponsor will submit her recommendation. If you are interested in applying to become a member, but do not have a connection to the Club to serve as your sponsor, please reach out to us at membership@thebostonclub.com for additional information. Our goal is to help facilitate the application process for all who are interested in joining the Club. We would welcome the opportunity meet with you and to work with you on the application process.
We encourage prospective members to apply online. After your application is submitted, your sponsor will submit her recommendation. You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application, which will shared and reviewed by the Membership Committee on a monthly basis. After they review your application, they will either contact you for additional information or recommend your application to the Board. If approved, you will be assigned an Ambassador – another Club member who wants your onboarding experience to be fun and successful.
Once you are approved for membership and pay your initiation fee and pro-rated annual membership dues, you will be contacted by your Ambassador, who will answer any questions you may have and let you know about upcoming New Member events, as well as other Club events.
If you are a member interested in sponsoring a new member, please first assess the viability of her candidacy by looking at the Member Criteria section. Once the candidate applies for membership, you will be asked to complete a sponsor recommendation form. When a candidate has been approved, you will receive a formal notification. She will be welcomed into the Club by an Ambassador and introduced to programs tailored toward new members.
Application Form
If you have any questions as you fill out our application form, please don’t hesitate to contact us at membership@thebostonclub.com.