Greater Support Means Greater Impact
As a Nonprofit Affiliate Member, you'll do more of what you do best — making your community a better place.
Your work changes lives. We help you do it with confidence. Every Satell Institute Affiliate Member receives at least $25,000 a year—$100,000 over four years—from one or more Corporate members. This dependable support replaces uncertainty with stability, giving you the freedom to plan ahead, build capacity, and deliver long-term impact.
675+ Sponsored Partnerships
Wanda Durant President, The Durant Family Foundation
Why Nonprofits Call Affiliation a"Double Gift"
Nonprofits become Affiliate Members through sponsorship by an existing Corporate Member. Many call it a “double gift”: a four-year funding commitment that supports and sustains their mission and a long-term connection to the Satell Institute that opens a network of resources and opportunities.
Sheila Ireland President & CEO, Philadelphia OIC
Catherine Cahill President & CEO, Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts
Full Support. No Strings.
There are no fees, no dues, no strings. You receive 100% of your sponsor’s gift to use it where it matters most. The Satell Institute takes no outside funding, encouraging private-sector leaders to engage directly with Affiliate members. It’s a rare model of true partnership—built on trust, not transactions—and a launchpad for lasting relationships.
Nonprofit Affiliate Member Benefits
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100% of your Gift
You're guaranteed a minimum of $25,000 per year for four years — no fees, no strings, no restrictions.
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Long-term Support
Your four-year investment comes with long-term affiliation, visibility, and support.
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Exclusive network
Connect with CEOs and peers at exclusive summits that spark lasting partnerships.
“When we ask employees how they feel about Lincoln Financial, our approach to CSR is rated highly. They feel a connectedness to it, so it becomes more than just a job. [At Satell,] we get alignment with peer organizations who are like-minded about the commitment to communities.”
Meghan Wright
Executive Director, Lincoln Financial Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Nonprofits cannot “just join,” but when selected by a business or foundation member for the four-year commitment, the nonprofit immediately becomes a Nonprofit Affiliate Member. Nonprofit members enjoy all the rights of membership, including participating in the Institute’s signature CEO events.
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No. The Satell Institute is fully endowed by its founder, so there are no dues or fees. One hundred percent of all funding commitments go directly from the for-profit member to their nonprofit partner(s). No funds go to or pass through the Institute.
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Members select a nonprofit that aligns with their mission, values, corporate goals, or those important to their employees. The Satell Institute does not assist with any matchmaking.
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Yes. We actively encourage our Nonprofit Affiliates to introduce their Board members, donors, and prospective donors to the Institute, so that the nonprofit can gain the benefit of additional four-year commitments. Some Nonprofit Affiliates have more than five funders through the Satell Institute.
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We don’t convene people just to fill a calendar. Every gathering has a purpose and is designed to be meaningful. In Philadelphia, our headquarters and original chapter, all chief executives (business and nonprofit alike ) are invited to three (3) hallmark events each year:
Two private CEO Conferences (Spring and Fall), off-the-record, invitation-only conversations featuring nationally recognized leaders and our hallmark peer-sharing tables with other top executives.
The Nonprofit Leadership Summit (Spring) brings together nonprofit CEOs, their senior teams, and our funding members to strengthen collaboration.
Beyond that, each region develops additional opportunities that fit its members, including intimate Executive Roundtables. The exact mix may vary from chapter to chapter, but the anchor conference in every region ensures members are always part of something significant, not just another meeting.
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No. It generously pays for the approved operating costs of the Institute. The Institute is an operating foundation. It encourages and amplifies the impact of member-directed funding to nonprofits through long-term partnerships.
The Satell Institute is believed to be the largest CEO organization focused solely on improving Corporate Social Responsibility and business reputation.
The Satell Institute exists to empower nonprofits and improve communities.
If you're a nonprofit leader looking to learn more about becoming an Affiliate member, please complete the adjacent form, and we’ll connect soon.