The Indian American Council is a unique program. It links members to three broad areas of India’s development, which gives members the option of contributing to multiple causes by using their professional expertise. It allows members to pick an organization in the city or village they grew up in, allowing them to contribute to their roots. It promotes getting involved by sharing time, skill and personal relationship building instead of writing a check.  

Types of memberships 

1. Governing Council

The Governing Council member is invited by the Chairman of the program to serve on the board. Each member is a prominent Indian in academia, industry or non profit sector whose efforts have brought recognition to India. They are invited to speak at public events and are mascots for the Indian American Council. The Governing Council meets on an annual basis. This category is not open for public enrolment.   

2. Working Board

The Working Board member serves as in an advisory capacity to the entire program as well as the initiative they are most interested in. These members guide program staff, assist with developing ideas to grow the program and are spokes people for the Indian American Council. They are leaders in their field and committed to sharing their time and creativity for India’s development. They are requested to attend annual board meetings to interact with the Governing Council and program staff.     

3. General Member:  

The General Member works in an individual capacity to contribute time to a specific organization they are linked to. Most General members also work directly with staff in regions of their choice to be able to repeat linkages that are successful. They are spokespeople for the program and work directly with program staff to find ways to best manage the knowledge transfer to their linkage.