Strategic Advisory Council

The Austin Monitor’s strategic advisory council is a dedicated group of local individuals who share our passion for local news and strengthening the community. Through your service on the council you’ll gain the knowledge, connections, and track record to advance your personal leadership journey and position yourself as an engaged community leader.

Service on the council starts with completing this short interest form, and annual membership is focused on delivering value in three key areas:

Building Your Knowledge Base: members receive exclusive invites to all events and council-only updates from the CEO detailing the strategies, challenges, and opportunities shaping the Austin Monitor
Expanding Your Leadership Network: members build relationships and connections with fellow community leaders on the council, the board of directors, and numerous high-profile supporters and readers in the Austin Monitor ecosystem.
Adding to Your Community Impact Experience: members choose from several key areas and mark your mark on an annual initiative that is key to Austin Monitor’s impact strategy and fundamental to strong nonprofit leadership.

Austin Monitor council members and board members at a happy hour

Membership on the council comes with various additional benefits:

Free registration to the Austin Monitor annual marquee event: City Summit
Exclusive AMAs with Austin Monitor CEO and Editor-in-chief
Invitation to the Strategic Advisory Council Annual Ideas Summit, dedicated to examining the major issues and trends shaping our work and the local news landscape

Annual membership on this council is designed to elevate your community leadership journey and the Austin Monitor’s community-focused work. Service on the council is a one-year program and can be renewed each year. Interested in learning more, building your community network, and helping a mission-driven organization?

Fill out the interest form and take the next step to join this group of fellow community leaders.