Criteria for CORE Membership

The applying agency must be:

• A U.S. based not-for-profit, international development agency with substantial citizen support.
• Recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
• Implementing community-focused public health programs to improve maternal and child health in developing countries.
• Committed to the values promoted by CORE (collective capacity, openness, equity, local experience and knowledge, participation of civil society, impact).
• Willing to participate in CORE activities through contribution of time, travel and annual dues.
• Willing to be actively involved in a CORE Working Group.
• Interested in advancing community health program knowledge, organizational collaboration, and effective policy that reach those in greatest need.

Process for CORE Membership:

• The applying agency should provide a $50 non-refundable application processing fee, new member application form, and a letter:
  • Explaining their interest in joining CORE.
  • Demonstrating the required membership criteria (should include organizational information such as Annual Report, non-profit certification, and other relevant documentation).
  • Explaining approach to community-focused health and development.
  • Articulating how CORE membership will enhance organizational capacity and/or outreach.
• The CORE Group membership process includes a one-year waiting period where the organization comes to know and understand how CORE Group works and whether or not there would be a good strategic fit between an organization's interests and CORE's directions. This is important to ensure that your organization and staff will benefit from the time spent on volunteer activities within CORE Group. During this one-year period, we encourage you to subscribe to our CS Community listserv, to attend CORE Group meetings and meet with CORE Secretariat staff, Working Group chairs, and other members.
• Interview (in person or by phone) with Executive Director and one Board member.
• Review of submitted application material by Board of Directors at a scheduled meeting or by conference call if necessary. The Board passes their recommendation onto the Membership.
• Acceptance: Two-third majority of members at any meeting at which a quorum is present or by written consent in lieu of meeting required for acceptance.
• Payment of Annual Membership Dues ($750) (pro-rated)
• Signed Acceptance of CORE Bylaws