The Supporter of Genuine Contact membership group is perfect for those who have been recently introduced to Genuine Contact and are interested in learning more about the Genuine Contact way of working. Get started in your explorations with:

• Get started with confidence through orientation and onboarding
• Stay current on member stories and organizational updates through the GC Newsletter
• Shape the future of the GC Way by participating in the annual Open Space meeting
• Learn from others and share your experience through case story contributions
• Connect with peers and share your work in everyday online spaces (Facebook and LinkedIn)
• Ask questions and learn from members around the world through the GC email discussion forum
• Deepen your self-awareness as a leader through the Developing Leadership reflection cards
• Deepen and extend your learning by sharing experiences and insights with peers in module-focused mentoring circles (prerequisite: relevant module completion)

Supporter members do not need to have any previous experience with Genuine Contact. This free membership group is open to anyone with an interest in learning more about Genuine Contact.

Friends of Genuine Contact are a core group of members who want to learn more about and move into closer connection to the Genuine Contact way of working. Their support allows us to continue growing a strong community with meaningful engagement. Friends of GC represent the diverse global community in which we live and work.

All Supporter benefits listed above, plus:

• Work alongside fellow members, learn from each other, and tend to the organization together through monthly GCO meetings, participating in actions underway in the IGCO, and other peer-to-peer mentoring
• Practice participatory leadership by taking on commitments and contributing to real organizational work through the Leadership Action Team 
• Revisit and deepen your learning through access to one GC Way Module learning hub (choose from modules you have completed)
• Build your voice as a thought leader through blog and article publishing opportunities
• Validate your GC Way membership and be found by the community through a listing in the public membership directory
• Show your connection to the Genuine Contact Way with a membership badge
• Expand your knowledge anytime through access to the GC Digital Library
• Learn by observing experienced practitioners through shadowing opportunities (by arrangement)
• Save on your learning with a 10% discount on many GC workshops
• Earn recognition for your participation through the contribution points system

Friends of GC have taken at least 1 Genuine Contact Way module or have had an experience working the Genuine Contact way. When taking a workshop, their first year of membership is included as part of their workshop registration*.

* A free year of membership is included when you take your first Genuine Contact Way module. Ask your Trainer for details.

Partners are a group of dedicated members who feel connected to Genuine Contact and have the desire to sustain and increase their capacity in working the Genuine Contact way, whether as an independent consultant or in their work inside of an organization. 

All Friends of GC benefits listed above, plus:

• Build your facilitation skills in a supported environment by facilitating IGCO meetings using Open Space Technology and Whole Person Process methods (prerequisite: relevant module completion) 
• Deepen your learning through access to three GC Way Module learning hubs (choose from modules you have completed)
• Grow with intention by setting and tracking an annual development goal (Quality Commitment)
• Validate your credentials and connect with the community through an enhanced public membership directory profile
• Access a wider range of resources – including GC Tools for working effectively the GC Way – through expanded GC Digital Library access
• Share more of your experience with the community by contributing up to 8 case stories per year
• Increase your visibility with social media promotion of your profile
• Grow your thought leadership with support for conference presentations

Partner members have taken at least 3 Genuine Contact Way modules and agree to work within quality standards for working the Genuine Contact way, ensuring ongoing professional development.

Ambassador members can be proud of the contribution they make to the dreams and aspirations of Genuine Contact. They are deeply connected to and engaged in the Genuine Contact way of working. Often more active in their working contributions, Ambassador members want to be a part of the development of Genuine Contact and to use their participation in the work of the Genuine Contact Organization to continue their learning and capacity development.

All Partner benefits listed above, plus:

• Develop your skills as a meeting sponsor and deepen your experience of participatory leadership by sponsoring IGCO functional team meetings 
• Deepen your learning through access to five GC Way Module learning hubs (choose from modules you have completed)
• Validate your credentials, showcase the modules you teach, and increase your visibility with a featured directory profile and newsletter presence
• Reach more people with your work by sharing up to 12 stories per year
• Deliver workshops with confidence using the Trainers Toolkit
• Learn and collaborate with fellow trainers through the GC Trainers discussion forum (authorized trainers)
• Grow your workshop audience through promotion on GCO channels
• Co-create and collaborate with fellow trainers through monthly GC Trainers meetings (authorized trainers)
• Signal your authorization to deliver GC Way modules with the Authorized Trainer badge (upon authorization)

Ambassador members have taken at least 5 Genuine Contact Way modules to support their ongoing and deepening work the Genuine Contact way.

Genuine Contact Co-Owners are deeply committed to the stewardship of Genuine Contact and Working together to expand the capacity of the organization and its members to spread Genuine Contact in the world.

As Stewards, leadership is shared among co-owners. The “Dance of Leadership” calls for Stewards to actively participate by stepping forward at some times and stepping back at others, but always with a commitment to the well-being of the Genuine Contact Organization and Genuine Contact.

All Ambassador benefits listed above, plus:

• Deepen your learning through access to ten GC Way Module learning hubs (choose from modules you have completed)
• Shape the direction of the organization through decision-making authority via 5toFold
• Contribute to the leadership and stewardship of the IGCO through monthly Co-Owners meetings
• Lead the organization forward by taking on stewardship responsibilities and opportunities
• Be recognized for your sustained commitment through eligibility for Permanent Co-Owner status

Stewards have completed at least one Genuine Contact Way learning path. They make an annual commitment to their Co-Ownership and support the ongoing stewardship of Genuine Contact now and for generations to come. To sign up to become a Steward, contact Rachel Bolton, Director.

Members who have had 10+ years of contribution to the Genuine Contact Organization who are changing their phase of life and want to stay connected to the GCO, making contributions to support the GCO to thrive. The Elders Group is for people who have invested themselves, their time and energy to grow the use of Genuine Contact in the world. Elders want to continue to grow and sustain the GCO as an important legacy that they contribute to the world now and into the future.

All Ambassador benefits listed above, plus:

• Stay connected and contribute your wisdom through monthly Elders meetings
• Maintain connection and contribute to the legacy of the GC Way
• Help grow collective knowledge through participation in the case story collection project