Become a Pioneer New Leader

Pioneer recently launched an exciting membership program, Pioneer New Leaders, a network of individuals in their 20s, 30s, and 40s committed to ensuring that Massachusetts has world-class schools and health care, effective and limited government, and a business climate conducive to innovation and prosperity.

Pioneer Institute has provided exclusive opportunities to supporters ever since our founding in 1988. New Leaders Membership at Pioneer Institute begins with an annual gift at the $100 level and offers valuable benefits designed to engage you in shaping the direction of Massachusetts public policy. Full Membership begins at $1,000 annually.

NEW LEADERS MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

In addition to our quarterly newsletter and invitations to policy events, membership benefits include:

Exclusive invitations to quarterly Member Breakfast Series

Our catered breakfasts at prestigious venues throughout Boston feature experts in their fields. Past breakfast topics have included international trade, urban revitalization, constitutionalism, the financial crisis, and the legacy of Milton Friedman.

Recent breakfast topics include: “The Role of PACs and Political Ads in the 2012 Elections” with Democratic Strategist Linda Moore Forbes and GOP Strategist Steve Grand; “Has Canada found solutions to US problems?” with Canadian economist Dr. Brian Lee Crowley; “Muslims in the United States in the 21st Century” with Boston College Professor Peter Skerry; and “The Upside Down Constitution” with American Enterprise Institute scholar Michael Greve.

VIP invitations to signature Pioneer events

Pioneer’s annual signature events include the Hewitt Health Care Lecture and the Better Government Competition Awards Dinner. Members can attend the Hewitt Lecture and New Leaders events for free, and receive a special New Leaders discounted rate for the Better Government Competition dinner.

Past Speakers include: Governor Rick Perry; Governor Jeb Bush; Mayor Cory Booker; Governor Mitt Romney; Sal Khan, founder of the Khan Academy; Michelle Rhee; Governor Deval Patrick; Charlie Baker, Jr.; Dr. Don Berwick; Jim Capretta; Dr. Regina Herzlinger; Dr. Douglas Holtz-Eakin; Dr. Jonathan Gruber; Governor Bill Weld; and Senator Bob Kerrey.

Networking opportunities with other Pioneer supporters

Pioneer Members include local business leaders, state policy makers, and individuals who support Pioneer’s vision of effective, limited and accountable government. Membership at Pioneer offers valuable networking opportunities through member events, special member outreach, and individual access to Pioneer staff.