Why BGN?

Black Girlfriends Network promotes and enhances success of Black professional women by sharing knowledge and experience, equipping women with tools for professional growth and personal enrichment and by building relationships and alliances to influence and transform our community and our future.

Membership in BGN provides direct opportunities to:

·         connect and collaborate with other members

·         expand your circle of influence

·         grow and develop your leadership capacity

·         share your expertise at our monthly Gatherings, thus enhancing your skills while developing those of other members

·         extend your reach and visibility in the community

Our diverse network allows you to connect with women from corporate, professional and entrepreneurial backgrounds

WHO MANAGES BGN? The reason that BGN has been so successful is because our members understand the importance of teamwork. We encourage all members to actively participate in the organization. There are also opportunities to develop your leadership skills by participating on a committee.

WHY JOIN BGN? Membership with BGN provides you with a Signature Experience unique to our organization. The opportunities are limitless but we’ve outlined just a few of the many reasons why you should want to get involved with us

·         Develop relationships with a diverse group of black, professional, ambitious women who place a premium on the importance of connecting with and supporting one another.

·         Attend our Gatherings, Retreats and Family Time Affairs.

·         Build your leadership capacity through active BGN committee participation

·         Participate in social events and outings at a group discount

·         Educate yourself via our professional development workshops

·         Focus on Financial Fitness via our exclusive partnership with Black Enterprise Magazine.

·         our Literary Group and meet with us quarterly to discuss a great book

·         Get dressed up to celebrate at our Annual Holiday Soiree

·         Help develop the future women leaders through community outreach

Member Benefits

·         Access to our Centers of Excellence members only area filled with tools, tips and resources for your personal, professional and entrepreneurial enrichment.

·         One FREE 30-Minute Career Acceleration Strategy Session

·         One FREE Credit Counseling Session

·         One Year Subscription to Black Enterprise Magazine

·         Access to the BGN Black Pages providing opportunities to connect and collaborate with other members.

·         Access to tools and resources that provide educational enrichment.

·         Discounted rates on Seminars and Retreats.

·         Member to Member Referrals and Discounts

·         Highlighted on the website via our Spotlight opportunity.

·         Monthly drawings

·         BGN recommends its members for community service, special honors and recognitions, and for leadership opportunities.

·         Capitalize on our strategic partnerships with discounts on subscriptions and events.

Membership Requirements

We pride ourselves in the quality of relationships, strategic alliances and business endeavors that have developed as a result our network. Our membership is reserved for those who uphold our values of friendship, fun, integrity, collaboration, generosity, community and mutual support for one another.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to have you join us.

Membership Dues

NEW MEMBER ENROLLMENT FEE: The new member enrollment fee is $65

MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP DUES: Your Monthly Membership Dues are $15/month and are due on the 1st day of every month. You will receive an email invoice via PayPal requesting payment for your monthly membership dues. PayPal charges a small processing fee for this transaction.

WHAT DOES THE MONTHLY DUES COVER: As a business with many administrative costs associated with keeping it running. Your monthly dues should be an important part of your overall commitment to the organization. Your monthly dues help to cover things such as:

·         Rental facility fees

·         website maintenance

·         administrative support

·         basic supplies such as paper, copies, faxes

·         promotional materials for events

·         advertising to build the membership

·         raffle prizes

·         speaker fee & meals