A community for young Hellenes and Philhellenes under 40, fostering a lifelong commitment to purposeful giving and cultivating lasting personal and professional relationships.
New Leaders is The Hellenic Initiative’s global network for the next generation of Greek Diaspora leaders. The Hellenic Circle, our under-40 membership, is a structured way to begin your philanthropic journey and build lasting friendships with fellow young Hellenes and Philhellenes worldwide.
Community. Connect with young Hellenes and Philhellenes across cities and continents who share your drive to give back.
Leadership. Take on real leadership roles that build skills you will carry through your career.
Philanthropy. Direct a real grant to Greece each year, and see the impact of your generosity firsthand.
Each year, THI proposes a shortlist of vetted grantees in Greece, and every Hellenic Circle member votes to choose the recipient of a single, member-directed grant.
Two tiers, one community. Full membership is priced by age; Global Digital is a flat rate for members anywhere in the world.
Founding pricing
Join by December 31, 2026 to lock in founding-member rates for your first year of membership.
| Full Membershippriced by age | Global Digitalflat rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual dues | |||
| Founding rate Available until Dec 31, 2026 | Under 25$200/yr$17/mo 25–32$400/yr$33/mo 33–39$600/yr$50/mo | $150/yr | |
| Regular rate Starting Jan 1, 2027 | Under 25$250/yr$21/mo 25–32$500/yr$42/mo 33–39$750/yr$63/mo | $200/yr | |
| What’s included | |||
| Philanthropic Leadership | Opportunity to hold leadership positions by chairing New Leaders Committees | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cast the annual vote on the New Leaders Giving Pool recipient | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Signature Experiences | Quarterly masterclasses with remarkable Hellenic thought leaders, including the annual THI New Leaders Symposium in NYC | ✓ | — |
| The annual Greece members-only weekend | ✓ | — | |
| Invitations to select Lord Byron Circle events | ✓ | — | |
| Members-only pricing at the annual New York Gala | ✓ | — | |
| Community & Mentorship | Placement into a regional chapter (U.S.: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Northwest, Southwest) | ✓ | — |
| Monthly small-group coffee hours with THI Board & Lord Byron Circle members | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Monthly peer matching with fellow New Leaders | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Closed online groups (LinkedIn, Facebook, WhatsApp) | ✓ | ✓ | |
Founding rates are valid for your first year of membership; regular pricing applies from January 1, 2027.
As members reach forty, they graduate naturally into the Alumni Circle, a lasting community of philanthropic leaders who continue to shape New Leaders as advisors, mentors, and stewards of the Giving Pool for years to come.
Chair the annual Giving Pool vote as an honorary member
Mentor the next generation of New Leaders
Stay connected through a private alumni community
Founding-member pricing for the Hellenic Circle closes December 31, 2026.
