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Frequently Asked Questions

About Future 500

1. What is Future 500's mission?
2. Who are the partners of Future 500?
3. May I have a copy of your mailing list?
4. May I have a copy of your annual report?
5. Does Future 500 endorse any global standards?
6. When and where is your next conference?
7. Does Future 500 hold local meetings?
8. How can I get in touch with the local Future 500 chapter or affiliate?
9. Can I establish a local network for Future 500 in my community?
10. Can I intern at Future 500?
11. How do I contact Future 500?
12. How can my organization become a CAP Partner?
13. How can I invite Future 500 staff to speak at an event?

Future 500 Partnership

1. Who may partner with Future 500?
2. How does my company or organization partner with Future 500?
3. What are the costs and benefits for partnering with Future 500?
4. What forms of payment for membership does Future 500 accept?
5. Is partnership an endorsement of a company and its CSR efforts?
6. How can I request printed materials about Future 500?
7. Can joining Future 500 help our company gain exposure?
8. How can I support Future 500's mission without becoming a member?
9. What happens once I've submitted the Membership Application?
10. How do I subscribe/unsubscribe to Future 500's email newsletter
11. How can my company or organization promote its membership in Future 500?
12. My company has just done innovative CSR work. How may I get it mentioned in Future 500's email newsletter?

What is Future 500's mission?

To maximize the Triple Bottom Line, by aligning the interests of leadership companies and their stakeholders.

Who are the partners of Future 500?

You can find an illustrative list of Future 500's partners here.

May I have a copy of your mailing list?

No, to protect our partners' privacy, Future 500 does not share its mailing list with third-party organizations. However, we do allow third-party sponsorships of our e-newsletter.

May I have a copy of your annual report?

Currently, Future 500 does not publish an annual report. If you have questions that are not answered on our website, please contact us with your questions.

Does Future 500 endorse any global standards?

Future 500 does not establish or promote particular standards in CSR or in any related issues. This enables Future 500 to be in an objective position to positively engage with companies, NGOs, and other stakeholders.

When and where is your next conference?

For more information on our conferences and events, click here.

Does Future 500 hold local meetings?

On occasion, Future 500 or its chapters hold local meetings. Additionally, we frequently conduct virtual meetings or presentations via Webinars.

How can I get in touch with the local Future 500 chapter or affiliate?

To contact our China affiliate, click here.  To contact our Japan affiliate, click here.  To reach any of our Senior Fellows, contact us.

Can I establish a local network for Future 500 in my community?

We encourage passionate people to form local or regional Future 500 chapters. This allows us to broaden our reach and allows you to leverage the Future 500 brand and relationships. If you wish to explore starting a chapter, contact us at chapters@future500.org.

Can I intern at Future 500?

Future 500 posts all available paid and unpaid internship positions in our Future 500 Jobs section. If you are interested in such internships with Future 500, send your cover letter describing your area of interest and résumé to intern@future500.org. Please do not call our office about internship positions.

How do I contact Future 500?

Please visit our Contact Us page for more information

How can my organization become a CAP Partner?

Contact us.

How can I invite Future 500 staff to speak at an event?

For background on our speakers and trainings, click here.

Who may partner with Future 500?

While Future 500 partnership is open to all companies, our organization tends to appeal to large multinational corporations and multidisciplinary CSR services firms. Partnership is also open to NGOs/non-profits, government agencies, academic institutions, foundations, and trade associations.

How does my company or organization partner with Future 500?

Enlist Future 500 services at a minimum of $2.5k for NGOs/Government and $5k for corporations or in-kind service.

What are the costs and benefits for partnering with Future 500?

For information on the costs and benefits of partnership with Future 500, go to the bottom of our partners page. 

What forms of payment for membership does Future 500 accept?

Future 500 accepts payment by credit card, checks (made payable to "Future 500"), or wire transfer (email memberservices@Future500.org for wire transfer details). Payment is only accepted in US dollars and must be drawn on a US bank. To make a financial donation to Future 500 electronically, click here.

Is partnership an endorsement of a company and its CSR efforts?

No, partnership with Future 500 is not an endorsement of the partner, its policies, practices or performance, or that of any of its subsidiaries or partners.

How can I request printed materials about Future 500?

To help Future 500 minimize the environmental impact of our operations, we encourage you to visit our website for the most current information about us. However, we will send you printed materials upon request, and answer questions about our work. Send your information request to info@future500.org, and include your name, title, business mailing address, phone, fax and email address and we will send you the requested information. Please indicate if you require multiple copies.

Can joining Future 500 help our company gain exposure?

No, membership in Future 500 is not intended as a tool for business development or marketing, nor is it an endorsement of your company or organization, and its policies, practices or performance. Membership is not designed, nor does Future 500 seek, to influence public or stakeholder opinion of any particular company or organization, including that of other members. Additionally, Members are prohibited from distributing mass communication such as direct mail or other solicitation to other members. This is to ensure our members' privacy.

How can I support Future 500's mission without becoming a member?

There are several ways to support us without becoming a member. Donations can be made in support of Future 500's mission. To learn more, click here. Please email development@Future500.org for more information.

What happens once I've submitted the Membership Application?

We will begin processing the application within two to three business days after payment is received. Within 10 business days of your payment clearing, the Primary Representative (as indicated on the application) will be contacted by someone at Future 500 to establish a dedicated contact for you with Future 500 and to learn if your organization needs immediate assistance from Future 500 staff and/or partners.

How do I subscribe/unsubscribe to Future 500's email newsletter

We will automatically subscribe to our email newsletter any of the individuals with email addresses listed on the membership application. If you wish to subscribe others to the list, visit our website, you can find a box where you can type in your email address and submit it for inclusion in our email distribution list. You can unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions at the bottom of the email newsletter.

How can my company or organization promote its membership in Future 500?

Future 500 requests that members obtain permission to use Future 500's name, logo and statement of membership by contacting your Future 500 contact. Permission will only be granted to members that are paid in full and are in good standing. Former members are obligated to remove statement of membership when membership is terminated. Members may place a Future 500's logo, a statement of membership, and/or a link to the Future 500 site (Future500.org) on their website. An acceptable statement of membership is "[Member name] is a member of The Future 500." The use of Future 500's name and logo are proprietary and protected by federal law. Membership and use of Future 500's name and logo cannot be used as a statement of endorsement.

My company has just done innovative CSR work. How may I get it mentioned in Future 500's email newsletter?

As part of membership in Future 500, we will profile one of your organization's CSR activities in our newsletter.

If you are not a member but wish to have information included in our newsletter, we do allow for occasional newsletter sponsorships.

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