Join the CNAS Council

CNAS develops bold, innovative, and bipartisan ideas to shape and elevate the national security debate. The CNAS Council is comprised of business and national security leaders from an array of backgrounds coming together to enrich the Center’s intellectual agenda. The Council’s diverse membership allows for many interests and viewpoints to be shared with CNAS experts as they conduct their research. The Council also serves as a powerful link between the public and private sectors by inviting members to participate in private discussions with national security leaders across the United States and abroad.

Why CNAS?

BIPARTISAN. CNAS is the premier national security organization in Washington, D.C., that is led by both Democrats and Republicans and embraces both perspectives to advance America’s security.

NEXT GENERATION. CNAS prepares the next generation of national security leaders and launches them into public service.

CNAS EXPERTISE. Defense | Energy, Economics, & Security | Indo-Pacific Security | Middle East Security | National Security Human Capital | National Security Law | Technology & National Security | Transatlantic Security

VETERANS AS A COMPONENT OF NATIONAL SECURITY. CNAS remains the only think tank that views challenges facing America’s service members, veterans, and military families as a component of national security.

Join the CNAS Council

Join the Conversation

Invitations to Flagship and Private Events

• CNAS National Security Conference
• Programming with national security leaders in New York, California, Florida, Washington, D.C., and other regions throughout the United States and abroad.

Exclusive Analysis and Insights

• Calls and interactions with CNAS experts
• In-depth analysis on key issues and regions
• Private, issue-specific briefings

CNAS Council Support Levels

Ambassadors Circle | $10,000+ contribution

• Opportunity to request one private briefing with CNAS experts, held virtually, during one membership year (based on expert availability).
• Invitation to three private events with national security leaders in New York, California, Florida, Washington, D.C., and other locations across the United States and beyond.
• Invitation to CNAS's Annual National Security Conference, including a VIP event held exclusively for CNAS supporters.
• Full benefits of the Commander's and Leadership Circles, as listed below.

Commanders Circle | $5,000–9,999 contribution

• Reserved seating at CNAS's Annual National Security Conference.
• Invitation to two private events with national security leaders in New York, California, Florida, Washington, D.C., and other locations across the United States and beyond.
• Full benefits of the Leadership Circle, as listed below.

Leadership Circle | $2,500–4,999 contribution

• Opportunity to participate in Close Calls, CNAS's private conference call briefing series hosted by CNAS experts on breaking policy issues and pressing national security challenges.
• Invitation to one private event with national security leaders in New York, California, Florida, Washington, D.C., and other locations across the United States and beyond.
• Invitation to CNAS's Annual National Security Conference.
• Option to receive communications highlighting recent research and activities, including:
  • Invitations to over 200 Center-wide events with leaders in policy, business, and the military;
  • Exclusive donor updates; and
  • Weekend Reads, Sharper, and other program-specific newsletters.
• Opportunity to work with a CNAS-designated partnership liaison during one membership year.
• Prominent acknowledgment on the CNAS List of Supporters.

Supporting CNAS

All CNAS Council member contributions are tax deductible to the extent of the law. No goods or services will be exchanged for this contribution. Additionally, CNAS has a four-star rating from Charity Navigator. This is the highest possible rating and indicates that CNAS adheres to the sector’s best practices and executes its mission in a financially efficient way.

For additional information, please contact Anna Saito Carson, senior vice president of development, at [email protected].