CMP members are the backbone of our organization. Our diverse community spans states, ages, races, backgrounds, and interests. CMP members believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to a community that represents the issues we support and one that upholds our mission to bring about change — with media as the amplifier of that change.

The power of the CMP community manifests through collective philanthropy that includes financial support, networking, and resource-sharing enabling powerful, impactful storytelling – faster, more broadly, and more deeply. We make philanthropy engaging for our community, and through this our collective impact grows exponentially.

We believe media literacy is an urgent concern of our time and that visual media is the most powerful conduit for truth, information, and emotional connection in the 21st century. Our member engagement includes screenings, intimate dialogues with filmmakers, impact campaigns, film festivals, panel discussions and more, that catalyze individuals to act. From the issues and subjects whose stories are told, to the filmmakers, the audience and our community of members, we are all empowered and grow as a result of the process.

Do you believe in the power of individuals to make an impact in the world? Join our community of socially conscious individuals, brought together by a love of great storytelling and the confidence that media holds power.

WANT TO GET INVOLVED? THERE ARE PLENTY OF WAYS TO JOIN THE CMP COMMUNITY:

  • Become one of our select core members. Reach out to us at the “Inquire About Membership” button below. 

  • Join our email list and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay connected with our work.

  • Donate here to support our programming. Your contribution allows us to fund media, action campaigns, and impact organizations that are making a difference.

  • Check out our events here to learn more about our programming and be part of the conversation. (We mean that literally! We host live Q&A’s with top media-makers and would love to have you join the discussion.)

  • Want to get involved? There are plenty of ways to join the CMP community: Participate in one of our Film Activations

WHAT JOINING OUR CORE MEMBERSHIP MEANS:

  • Priority invites to all CMP events, including the Great Chicago Pitch, Big Table Dinners, member-exclusive screenings, and panel discussions

  • VIP access to Doc10 Film Festival and other CMP events

  • Invitations to behind-the-scenes festival trips to Sundance, Hot Docs, DocNYC, Tribeca, et al 

  • Potential involvement with our separate equity fund 

  • Concierge philanthropic advising tailored to members’ interests in media-based philanthropy outside CMP