NCER membership is by invitation only. All prospective members must be sponsored by a current member in good standing who submits a nomination to the Membership Committee for consideration.
Ultimately, the NCER Bylaws define the criteria for Membership and the Board of Directors is the authority for the Bylaws. The Board has delegated full authority to the Membership Committee for membership approvals. Note that as the Board may revise the Bylaws in the future, current members are not subject to such revisions in member eligibility criteria.
The following overview is offered as guidelines for sponsors and prospective members in determining whether an individual is likely to be accepted for either Full or Affiliate Membership:
- To qualify for full membership, an individual must have at least five years of senior-level executive experience with broad business knowledge and significant responsibility in key areas such as strategy, finance, operations, and HR. They must currently be active in an executive role and have held high-level titles or roles with substantial management responsibility—such as overseeing 25+ staff, a $1M+ budget, or a critical business function. Additionally, the individual must add value to the organization (NCER) and agree to the ongoing membership requirements.
- To qualify for affiliate membership an individual must have held roles of increasing responsibility that contribute to their organization’s sustainability. They should demonstrate executive-level responsibility within their organization, such as managing at least five people and overseeing a $500K operational budget. Additionally, they must have at least five years of experience in an executive (though not necessarily senior level) role. Additionally, the individual must add value to the organization (NCER) and agree to the ongoing membership requirements.