Our Membership

Membership Criteria

Impact

Please give examples of how she uses her influence to catalyse progress for New African women. (500 words max)

For instance, she may:

actively use her influence to impact, encourage and facilitate the development of AFRICAN women to increase diversity in leadership have initiated projects, actions or changes that improve gender and/or ethnic balance in the workplace educate others on the benefits of diversity collaborate with other senior leaders to develop the professional capabilities, competencies and skills of AFRICAN women be a go-to person for the media on the topics of diversity and inclusion use her social media reach to champion diversity and inclusion.

Leadership

Please give examples of her leadership (500 words max)

Her leadership roles in her areas of expertise

She may be a CEO, non-executive director,  or cultural leader, senior executive, partner, founder, entrepreneur or known expert (such as an acclaimed author, scientist or artist). She may have received official recognition (awards, titles) for her work and achievements

Influence

Please give examples of her ability to influence beyond her current position. (500 words max)

For instance, she may:

use her influential leadership position to reach people outside her organisation

hold memberships, have associations, or sit on boards outside her current workplace

be regularly invited to attend and speak at events

have a following of an influential few and/or a broad group of many

have international experience that benefits our work at home in Africa

Equal access to membership will be provided for all those sincerely identifying and living as a woman.

Voice & Visibility

There are certain commitments that connect all RIWIL members, including championing diverse leadership in AFRICA, and using voice and visibility to achieve our trust objectives and purpose.

RIWIL members commit to speaking up and visibly supporting the development and inclusion of women in leadership. These commitments may include, but are not limited to:

Identify as a RIWIL member in your Bio, LinkedIn, etc.

Attending RIWIL events and bringing others along too

Presenting or speaking at RIWIL events and other events to support its objectives

Assisting to drive and support the key initiatives of RIWIL

Mentoring, sponsoring, shaping, and promoting emerging leaders at every opportunity

What are we looking for?

We are looking for women with demonstrable influence in advocating for a diverse and inclusive AFRICA, and a commitment to supporting other women in their leadership aspirations. It is important to us that our membership not only champions diversity, but represents it, too. We welcome new members from all parts of the country and globally, across all sectors, of any sexual preference or identity, of all physical abilities, and from any ethnic background.

To become a member you need to be nominated by an existing RIWIL member.

BECOME A MEMBER

What does it mean to be a member?

RIWIL AFRICA membership is both a recognition of individual contributions to inclusion and a platform on which to continue the momentum of shaping a more diverse leadership landscape in Africa.

Becoming a member is becoming part of  changemakers from all areas of business and community

NOMINATE a member

If you have a woman in mind, please follow these steps to making a nomination:

Determine for yourself if she meets our criteria – potential members must be prepared to show evidence of advocacy and impact in regard to diversity and female leadership, beyond the requirements of her current role.

Speak with her about RIWIL that she has a full understanding of our purpose, activities and the benefits of joining us.

Ensure that she is aware of the $500 + GST annual membership fee.

If she would like to be nominated to become a member, the application is easy to fill out online.

All nominees must be nominated by a current member that can attest to their vision and commitment to increasing diversity in leadership in AFRICA

Nominations are now open, and close on Friday 25 APRIL at 5pm.