At the International Relations Council, our goal is to cultivate a globally informed, engaged, and active Kansas City region. With the help of our members, we anchor global realities, foster aha! moments, mend social fabric, and welcome diverse perspectives. Whether you are an individual, family, business, nonprofit, or university – there is a space for you to share your global story at the International Relations Council! See below for details on our different types of membership.
Individual Membership
Individual membership comes with a host of benefits: member rates for IRC events, invitations to members-only programs, and access to the IRC’s network of globally minded professionals. Most importantly, joining the IRC means joining a community that wants to make you feel welcomed, & cares about the world the same way you do. Come for the insights from experts, but stay for the insights from your fellow IRC members.
Click here to learn more and join the conversation.
Family Membership
The International Relations Council welcomes family units who want to get involved with our work, and has a membership level specifically so that the entire family can have the benefits that come with IRC membership.
Click here to sign up as a family member.
Special Rates for Students, K-12 Educators, and Recent Graduates
As an educational organization, the International Relations Council wants to support the efforts of students, teachers, and recent graduates to make global connections, learn from our experts, and help their community see the big picture. As such, we have special membership levels for each of those three groups.
Click here to see the full menu of individual memberships.
Join the IRC Academy
IRC Academy members show special support for the work of the IRC. Thanks to their considered support, IRC academy members are given a host of special benefits: prime seating at IRC events, free guest passes for events, invitations to exclusive events, and recognition on IRC signature event materials. Do you want to make a difference in Kansas City’s international community? The IRC Academy is your ticket!
Click here to see a list of our current individual supporting members.
Organizational Membership
The International Relations Council could not do the work that we do without support of our organizational members, which we have split into three categories – business members, nonprofit members, and university members. When you join the IRC, you’re joining a group of remarkable organizations and individuals who know that global awareness matters. Along with the thought leadership, expert access, and community visibility provided through membership, our IRC membership is a way to publicly say, “International engagement matters to us!”
Use the following links to learn more about business, nonprofit, and university membership.