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CEON Foundation brings together Atlanta's C-suite executives and rising leaders to forge meaningful connections through mentorship and service, empowering the next generation of leaders. Become a Member DonorSupport Our Mission
90%+ of all donations are paid out via scholarships. We are the only organization that multiplies the impact of your donations by matching recipients with high-quality business mentors.
Our Mission
To multiply principled leadership in Georgia, the CEON Foundation creates unparalleled opportunities for C-suite executives and emerging leaders to connect, grow, develop critical connections, and inspire each other. Through trusted and safe relationships, we’re accelerating the development of the next generation across industries. Click here to read more about our mission.
Community and Fellowship
You’re not just joining an organization; you’re becoming part of a close-knit community of principled leaders. Our members come from diverse backgrounds and share a common commitment to growth and service. Through regular gatherings, we foster a unique fellowship that transcends professional networking, offering deep, meaningful connections between members.
Unique Service Opportunities
Dive into service opportunities we curate to leverage your expertise and passion for making a difference. Unlike traditional volunteer work, our initiatives allow you to apply your range of leadership skills and work experience in impactful ways, from mentoring emerging leaders to guiding organizations through critical growth phases.
Mentorship Across Levels
Mentorship is at the core of the CEON Foundation, building a bridge between C-suite executives, established leaders, and high-potential individuals. Our structured yet flexible mentorship programs facilitate knowledge exchange across different career stages, fostering growth and learning two-ways between mentors and mentees.
Supporting Future Leaders
Our commitment to nurturing the next generation of pay-it-forward leaders is realized through our scholarship program and partnerships with educational institutions like the Ron Clark Academy and local universities EMBA programs. As a 501C3, your membership is tax-deductible with 90% of funds going to scholarships.
How You Can Get Involved
Member Donors
We welcome successful, established C-suite (past or present) and those with the business management experience and wisdom to be a credible mentor. This new Mentor Donor category expands from our previous C-Suite focus.
Donors and Sponsors
If you support the change the CEON Foundation is making in the State of Georgia, we would welcome your support. Your donation will always be matched with a mentor to amplify the benefit scholarship winners.
Testimonials
Before joining CEON, I searched for years to find a community of senior-level leaders committed to a principled ethos and lifelong learning. Serving alongside fellow members has fostered invaluable, transparent connections and enriched both my personal and professional journey.
CEON Foundation has redefined what it means to be part of a professional community. The depth of connections and the genuine willingness among members to support each other’s growth is truly exceptional.
Frequently Asked Questions
How this is different than Vistage, Convene, and C12?
There are four primary differences. First, these other organizations require you to be a “owner, founder or majority stakeholder of a business” or split you into peer groups based on functional titles. Second, these other organizations create peer groups of 6 to 12 individuals as the primary way to connect with others. Third, we have a different mission. Fourth, these other organizations typically have costs, versus donation requirements, that exceed $10,000 per year with an initiation fee.
We have a deep appreciation for these organizations, and numerous members have dedicated decades to collaborating with them, striving to improve decision-making and foster business growth.
The CEON Foundation has established a thriving community for C-suite executives and high-potential individuals to engage with fellow leaders in intimate settings or across the entire organization. See our Membership page for more details.
How is this different than Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO)?
EO membership is reserved for 1) “owner, founder or majority stakeholder of a business earning a minimum of $1 million in the most recent fiscal year” and 2) “venture-backed companies must have either privately-raised funds of at least $2 million or publicly-raised funds of $5 million and a minimum of 10 employees”.
Our C-Suite Circle includes leaders from established companies, including 1) past or present C-Suite or responsibility at a public company for full P&L of $100m+ or 2) past or present President/CEO of an organization with $5m+ in annual revenues of a private company or, non-profit. Our Mentor Donor program accepts anyone with business management experience and wisdom to be a credible mentor. Our distinct membership criteria and curated activities provide a more diverse group of leaders and opportunities to both benefit from and to steward your skills alongside.
EO is an incredible organization that has expanded across the world because of how it connects owners and founders. CEON Foundation simply fills a different part of the business ecosystem in Georgia.
How is this different than World 50?
World 50 caters to peer groups for CEOs, Boards, C-suite officers, and Executives from the Global 2000, assembling these groups within specific functional roles and industries, considering B2B/B2C/DTC/etc. targets and competition. This can be great to allow CFOs to connect and learn from other CFOs, CMOs to connect with and learn from other CMOs, etc. Annual fees for World 50 also begin at $20k per year.
We have members who have been invited to be part of World 50 and see great value in what they offer. It is simply a different type of membership for each peer group with different activities and a different mission.
Our C-Suite Circle includes leaders from established companies, including 1) past or present C-Suite or responsibility at a public company for full P&L of $100m+ or 2) past or present President/CEO of an organization with $5m+ in annual revenues of a private company or, non-profit. Our Mentor Donor program accepts anyone with business management experience and wisdom to be a credible mentor. Our distinct membership criteria and curated activities provide a more diverse group of leaders and opportunities to both benefit from and to steward your skills alongside.
Will the Inflection Point Program be restarting?
This is actively being sourced for a relaunch. Many of our members found great value in the “shoulder-to-shoulder time” with other senior leaders as we help guide companies through an inflection point in their growth. If you would like to be part of Inflection Point or have a company to suggest for the program, please visit here to apply. We are currently looking for two additional volunteers for this program.
What type of events are there?
We have a variety of events and you can help us shape what these events look like.
Our Mentor Donors alternate monthly between Lunch with a Purpose discussions and Happy Hour venues. These are open to Mentor Donors, prospective members, and those in the C-Suite Cirlce. In addition, members participate in one of our mentor and give-back programs. Our C-Suite Circle members have invitation-only dinners typically quarterly.
We have members who have been invited to be part of World 50 and see great value in what they offer. It is simply a different type of membership for each peer group with different activities and a different mission.
Our C-Suite Circle includes leaders from established companies, including 1) past or present C-Suite or responsibility at a public company for full P&L of $100m+ or 2) past or present President/CEO of an organization with $5m+ in annual revenues of a private company or, non-profit. Our Mentor Donor program accepts anyone with business management experience and wisdom to be a credible mentor. Our distinct membership criteria and curated activities provide a more diverse group of leaders and opportunities to both benefit from and to steward your skills alongside.
EO is an incredible organization that has expanded across the world because of how it connects owners and founders. CEON Foundation simply fills a different part of the business ecosystem in Georgia.
What if I do not have time to serve?
Great question. We know not everyone has time to serve.
If you would like to support the change the CEON Foundation is making in the State of Georgia, please consider donating or sponsoring the organization. Click here for more details.
We have members who have been invited to be part of World 50 and see great value in what they offer. It is simply a different type of membership for each peer group with different activities and a different mission.
Our C-Suite Circle includes leaders from established companies, including 1) past or present C-Suite or responsibility at a public company for full P&L of $100m+ or 2) past or present President/CEO of an organization with $5m+ in annual revenues of a private company or, non-profit. Our Mentor Donor program accepts anyone with business management experience and wisdom to be a credible mentor. Our distinct membership criteria and curated activities provide a more diverse group of leaders and opportunities to both benefit from and to steward your skills alongside.
EO is an incredible organization that has expanded across the world because of how it connects owners and founders. CEON Foundation simply fills a different part of the business ecosystem in Georgia.