Become a member

Our community is the beating heart of the John Adams Institute. They are enthusiastic members and sponsors who recognize the importance of what we do—bringing the public in direct contact with some of the most important thinkers and ideas of our time.

We are proudly independent, and that independence comes at a cost: it is thanks to the support and generosity of our community that we can continue to do the work that we do. If you like what we do, we encourage you to join us! Being part of our diverse, international community of curious-minded individuals is the perfect way to dive into important topics, make new friends, and support our programming, educational activities and outreach initiatives.

We hope to welcome you as a structural supporter soon. Find out more about our different membership categories and the various benefits both in the descriptions and in the handy chart below.

Young Minds

A community of university students and early-career young professionals
Read MoreYoung Minds members and Ambassadors join our yearly range of programming, as well as contribute to the intellectual life of the Institute by writing opinion pieces, articles, and contributing to the Institute’s programming.
A yearly contribution of €25 grants Young Minds members access to all John Adams events, and invitations to attend special excursions and events hosted in collaboration with partner organizations.
– Interested in Young Minds? Email Sean Cotter Lem at youngminds@john-adams.nl.

Member

John Adams members are the backbone of our community and regularly
Read MoreMembers receive discounted tickets to all events, and the opportunity to join us for a speaker meet-and-greet at the season opener in September of each year.
A yearly contribution of €75 grants discounted access to all John Adams events, and the annual season opener and speaker meet-and-greet.
– Do you have questions about becoming a Member? Email info@john-adams.nl.

Associate

A group of young professionals keen to meet other like-minded individuals, Associates have
Read Morethe opportunity to make new connections, attend all John Adams events with complementary tickets, and join a yearly networking event and speaker meet-and-greet.
A yearly contribution of €250 grants access to all John Adams events, the annual speaker meet-and-greet and networking event.
– Interested in becoming an Associate? Email info@john-adams.nl.

Friend

Friends of the John Adams support the Institute with a long-term contribution
Read Moreto ensure the organization’s robust future. Yearly contributions from Friends help make special projects like our yearly high school lecture series The Quincy Club possible. Friends receive personal invitations to all John Adams Institute events, the season opener and meet-and-greet, and receptions, as well as one additional exclusive gathering per year.
A yearly contribution of €1000 (tax deductible, VAT-free) with the signing of a 5-year agreement.
Or a yearly contribution of €1210 (including 21% VAT) without a 5-year agreement.
– Interested in becoming a Friend? Email info@john-adams.nl.

Family

The John Adams Family are our most steadfast private donors: a loyal and engaged Read Moregroup of individuals and couples who support our work, and whose yearly contribution helps make special projects like our podcast Bright Minds possible. Family members receive personal invitations to all John Adams Institute events, the season opener and speaker meet-and-greet, and receptions, as well as three additional exclusive gatherings per year.
A yearly contribution of €2500 (tax deductible, no VAT charged applicable) with the signing of a 5-year agreement.
Or a yearly contribution of €3025 (including 21% VAT) without a 5-year agreement.
– Interested in becoming Family? Email info@john-adams.nl.

Corporate Member

The John Adams is supported by local organizations that believe in Read Morein the work we do. Their sponsorship makes our annual speaker program possible. Our events are the ideal way to treat staff and business relations to thought-provoking events with first-class speakers. Corporate Members enjoy many benefits, including 5 complimentary tickets to all John Adams events, exclusive invitations to all Institute activities, and the opportunity to meet speakers in intimate settings.
A yearly contribution of €10,000 per year. If you’d like to learn more about a Corporate Membership for your organization, please email Ian Kenny at kenny@john-adams.nl.

Main Sponsor

The John Adams is supported by global organizations that believe in Read Morethe work we do. Their sponsorship makes our annual speaker program possible. Main Sponsors enjoy many benefits, including 10 complimentary tickets to all John Adams events, as well as the opportunity to adopt one event per year and invite 50 guests. They also receive exclusive invitations to all Institute activities, and the opportunity to meet speakers in intimate settings, as well as the chance to arrange additional exclusive and/or in-house events with John Adams speakers, when possible.
A yearly contribution of €25,000 per year. If you’d like to learn more about a Main Sponsorship for your organization, please email Ian Kenny at kenny@john-adams.nl.

  • choose your plan

  • Direct notice of all John Adams events
  • Invitation to season opener and speaker meet-and-greet
  • Guaranteed seat at all John Adams events
  • Invitation to one networking event per year
  • Reserved seat at all John Adams events
  • Invitation to one exclusive event per year
  • Invitation to three exclusive events per year
  • Attend events with a contingent of 5 guests
  • Attend events with a contingent of 10 guests
  • Opportunity to adopt an event and invite 50 guests
  • Opportunity (when possible) to organize additional exclusive or in-house events with speakers
  • Young Minds

  • 25

    per year

  • Member

  • 75

    per year

  • Associate

  • 250

    per year

  • Friends

  • 1.000

    per year

  • Family

  • 2.500

    per year

  • Corporate Member

  • 10.000

    per year

  • Main Sponsor

  • 25.000

    per year