It's Time to Join.
Become a Transcendent.
MEMBERSHIP
We're Ready for You.
"We are creating a de facto forum where Black EDs set the agenda, not just respond to it."
INDIVIDUAL TRANSCENDENT COLLABORATOR
By invitation only, these twelve collaborators serve as the core leadership circle--shaping offerings, strategy, and impact.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Organizations are invited to join The Transcendents Community Collective, helping to shape Executive Directors for generations to come. Organizations are required to:
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Pay annual dues
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Be an official company
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Align with The Transcendents Community Collective focus and values
Submit your organizational application today.
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
The Transcendents Community Collective offers three levels of individual membership based on education and work experience.
Complete your application now and open yourself to something truly transformative.
Full
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Current/Former Executive Director
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Graduate Degree
Associate
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Current/Former Executive Director
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Bachelors Degree
Affiliating
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Reference letter from candidate's Board President or Executive Director
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Associate Degree or 2 Years Experience
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Beyond the Title. Real Benefits.
Offerings to General Members
• Bootcamps & Conferences: Access to funders, vendors, and peer learning.
• Executive Development: 12-month support, networking, coaching, and certificate programs.
• Board Services: Strategic planning, training, arbitration, and interim management.
• Foundation Engagement: Donor surveys, pain-point assessments, and tailored insights.
• Ad Hoc Services: Skills assessments, professional development, project management, and consulting.
General Membership Privileges
• Discounts on conferences, trainings, and renewals.
• Initial assessment of individual and organizational needs.
• Complimentary “Welcome Aboard” profile in Transcendent’s magazine and social media platforms.
Assets & Visibility
• Quarterly Magazine featuring case studies, Black history, awards, and ED perspectives.
• HR best practices, templates, and curated certificate-holder lists.
• Accountability forums for nonprofits, boards, and foundations.
• “Hired guns” turnaround experts available for organizational recovery.
Revenue & Sustainability
• Diverse streams: advertisements, conferences, trainings, R&D projects, and membership dues.
• Sliding scale membership tiers: Trainee, Journey (ED), Board Member, Board, Partner.
Collaborator Benefits
• Professional Development: Access to all trainings and privilege to host sessions.
• Shared Services & Staff Support: Infrastructure to reduce administrative burdens.
• Leadership Visibility: Featured in magazine, conferences, and consulting engagements.
Consulting Services
• Hourly Q&A or project-based facilitation.
• Clients select preferred ED for tailored consulting.
• Transparent fee breakdown: 70% to consulting ED, 30% to administration.
THE TRANSCENDENTS MEMBERSHIP
Making History. The Transcendent.
Membership is offered to individuals and to organizations (nonprofit, public, and private).