Meridian Council

The Meridian Council is a global network of leaders and advisors who believe that we are stronger at home when globally engaged. Council members provide vital support that helps strengthen international capacity to solve the global challenges of our times. Through exchanges with senior and rising leaders in government, the foreign diplomatic corpsthe arts, and the private sector, Meridian helps build a more just society, greater international security, and more inclusivprosperity foall people.   

Meridian Council members engage with our mission and programs through specially curated programs throughout the year. From discussions on foreign policy issues at intimate salon dinners in embassies to lively cultural diplomacy receptions, these programs focus on cultivating relationships with the diplomatic community and impactful exchanges of ideas and culture from around the world. Specific benefits are outlined below. 

 For more information, please contact Silbi Stainton, Senior Director of Institutional Advancement, at sstainton@meridian.org and Tracy Bernstein, Senior Advisor, at tbernstein@meridian.org. 

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Silbi Stainton, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships and Philanthropy | sstainton@meridian.org

Meridian Council Membership Levels and Benefits

  • PROGRAMS: Invitations to the following:
    • Recognition on Meridian's website and printed materials
    • Year-round engagement with Meridian's network of business leaders, public sector officials, and the international diplomatic corps
    • Opportunities to engage with over 4,000 emerging leaders that Meridian hosts each year from around the world
  • GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
  • MERIDIAN DIPLOMACY FORUM
  • ANNUAL MERIDIAN BALL: Meridian Council Members receive priority access to purchase Ball and Diplomacy Dinner tickets.
  • FRIENDS CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS (as listed above)
  • SALON DINNER SERIES - ENTRÉE TO DIALOGUE: Intimate curated dinners with special guests, intended to promote thoughtful conversation (2 invites to 2 events throughout the year)
  • SALON RECEPTIONS: Invitations to foreign policy and cultural diplomacy salon receptions and exhibitions
  • GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
  • MERIDIAN DIPLOMACY FORUM
  • ANNUAL MERIDIAN DELEGATION TRIPS: Invitation to travel abroad as a member of Meridian’s annual cultural leadership delegation (2 invites; airfare, lodging and other travel expenses are additional costs)
  • Culturefix: Meridian Council Members receive priority access to purchase Culturefix tickets.
  • ANNUAL MERIDIAN BALL: Meridian Council Members receive priority access to purchase Ball and Diplomacy Dinner tickets.
  • FRIENDS CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS (as listed above)
  • PROGRAMS: Invitations to the following:
    • Cultural Diplomacy programs with Artists, Exhibits, and Global Excursions
  • SALON DINNER SERIES - ENTRÉE TO DIALOGUE: Intimate curated dinners with special guests, intended to promote thoughtful conversation
  • SALON RECEPTIONS: Invitations to foreign policy and cultural diplomacy salon receptions and exhibitions
  • GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
  • MERIDIAN DIPLOMACY FORUM
  • ANNUAL MERIDIAN DELEGATION TRIPS: Invitation to travel abroad as a member of Meridian’s annual cultural leadership delegation (2 invites; airfare, lodging, and other travel expenses are additional costs)
  • Culturefix: Meridian Council Members at the Ambassador's Circle receive two (2) tickets to either Culturefix, the annual cultural diplomacy celebration, or the Annual Meridian Ball.
  • ANNUAL MERIDIAN BALL: Meridian Council Members at the Ambassador's Circle receive two (2) tickets to either Culturefix, the annual cultural diplomacy celebration, or the Annual Meridian Ball.
  • FRIENDS CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS (as listed above)
  • PROGRAMS: Invitations to the following:
    • Invitations to executive-level Foreign Policy Salon Dinners with high-level speakers
    • Cultural Diplomacy programs with Artists, Exhibits, and Global Excursions
  • SALON DINNER SERIES - ENTRÉE TO DIALOGUE: Intimate curated dinners with special guests, intended to promote thoughtful conversation
  • SALON RECEPTIONS: Invitations to foreign policy and cultural diplomacy salon receptions and exhibitions
  • GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
  • MERIDIAN DIPLOMACY FORUM
  • ANNUAL MERIDIAN DELEGATION TRIPS: Invitation to travel abroad as a member of Meridian's annual cultural leadership delegation (2 invites; airfare, lodging and other travel expenses are additional costs)
  • Culturefix: Meridian Council Members at the President's Circle receive two (2) tickets to Culturefix, the annual cultural diplomacy celebration, and to the Annual Meridian Ball.
  • ANNUAL MERIDIAN BALL: Meridian Council Members at the President's Circle receive two (2) tickets to Culturefix, the annual cultural diplomacy celebration, and to the Annual Meridian Ball.
  • FRIENDS CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS (as listed above)
  • PROGRAMS: Invitations to the following:
    • Underwriter privileges with the opportunity to dedicate program series with your name
    • Invitations to executive-level Foreign Policy Salon Dinners with high-level speakers
    • Cultural Diplomacy programs with Artists, Exhibits, and Global Excursions
  • SALON DINNER SERIES - ENTRÉE TO DIALOGUE: Intimate curated dinners with special guests, intended to promote thoughtful conversation
  • SALON RECEPTIONS: Invitations to foreign policy and cultural diplomacy salon receptions and exhibitions
  • GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
  • MERIDIAN DIPLOMACY FORUM
  • ANNUAL MERIDIAN DELEGATION TRIPS: Invitation to travel abroad as a member of Meridian's annual cultural leadership delegation (2 invites; airfare, lodging, and other travel expenses are additional costs)
  • Culturefix: Meridian Council Members at the Chairman's Circle receive two (2) tickets to Culturefix, the annual cultural diplomacy celebration, and the Annual Meridian Ball.
  • ANNUAL MERIDIAN BALL: Meridian Council Members at the Chairman's Circle receive two (2) tickets to Culturefix, the annual cultural diplomacy celebration, and the Annual Meridian Ball.

Individuals seeking to make a major investment in Meridian or a specific program or project can do so through our major gift program or the Linden Legacy Society. We are happy to create a customized set of benefits and naming opportunities aligning Meridian’s capabilities and your priorities. For more information, please contact Silbi Stainton at stainton@meridian.org.

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