Get Connected in the New Year: 5 Professional Networks for Black Women

The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) is an organization open to both women and men as the preeminent membership organization for the development of global black leaders. Membership in The ELC is open to senior level African-American CEOs or senior executives within three levels of the enterprise CEO of a Fortune 500 company or global equivalent with annual revenues of more than $3 billion. Candidates must have significant organizational and budgetary responsibilities. To become a member, prospects have to be recommended by an existing member in good standing. The organization is heavily involved in charitable efforts through their philanthropic pipeline, The Executive Leadership Foundation (ELF). Noted figures, such as Gail King, Debra Lee, and R&B singer Brandy, have attended and/or been honored at ELC social and charity events.