True political power resides in the consensus that individuals and collective communities create around what they value and what will work for them locally. This power depends on community energy to raise priorities to the next level of consideration and action at the state level.
Much of our work at MCMCH is organized and designed to link communities and organizations to the policy and political process and to help envision strategies that inspire action and enable change- that work is made possible through the support of our members.
We invite you to join MCMCH today, connect with the latest maternal and child health news, network with our board and become an active advocate for the MCH issues you care about most. The membership categories indicated below offer opportunities to join our council for organizations and individuals at a variety of levels. Take a look and decide what is best for you and your community or organization, fill out our membership application and if you have questions you can contact us anytime.
Sustaining Membership ($25,000)
Sustaining Membership to MCMCH is determined by the full board of directors following invitation, and is reserved for those entities and organizations that have as their primary mission the advancement of maternal and child health.
Sustaining Membership Benefits
- Sustaining Membership includes a voting seat on the MCMCH Executive Committee
- Each Sustaining Member is entitled to a primary and alternate representative and one vote on the Board
- Representatives (Primary or Alternate) are eligible to serve on the MCMCH Executive Committee
- Sustaining members receive technical assistance and advocacy support
- Sustaining members receive all the benefits of general membership
- Sustaining members are identified on letterhead, publications, website, and promotional materials.
A seat on the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health provides an organization or association with the opportunity to shape the policy agenda and identify priorities of MCMCH. MCMCH’s standing record as an effective advocate and leader on maternal and child health issues in Michigan allows Board Members to be key players in driving future maternal and child health policy in our state.
Contributing Membership ($15,000)
Contributing membership allows non-profit organizations and corporate entities with a maternal and child health interest to provide substantive support to MCMCH without the responsibility of Board involvement.
In addition to the benefits of Individual Membership, Contributing Members are identified on all MCMCH publications, letterhead, and promotional materials.
Partner Organization Membership ($500- $5,000)
Partner Organizations are those non-profit or corporate entities that wish to work in collaboration with MCMCH to support issues related to maternal and child health.
In addition to the benefits of Individual Membership, Partner Organizations will be recognized on all MCMCH publications and promotional materials and receive routine updates on policy, legislation and budget issues.
Individual Membership ($50 - $100)
Individual Membership exists for individuals who wish to be kept informed of maternal and child health policy developments and advocacy issues. These members will receive regular e-mail action alerts and newsletters, invitations
to advocacy and public awareness opportunities and trainings, as well as our annual meeting and awards ceremony.
Individual Membership categories include:
- Individual ................................................................................$100
- Consumer ............................................................................... $50