We greatly appreciate your interest in joining ELC and for your support of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Unfortunately the ELC Application for 2021-2022 Membership is closed. Please refer back in early 2022 to apply for 2022-2023 Membership. Thank you very much!

Members of Emerging Leaders for Children’s (ELC) agree to make Children’s their #1 community priority—committing their time, talent and funds to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta during their three-year term. Candidate applications are accepted through late summer, and the ELC Membership Committee conducts personal interviews in the fall. Invitations to join are extended in November, with service beginning in January. Approximately 6 to 8 new members are confirmed each year. For more information visit our website.

ELC Member Qualifications

Members shall be chosen who…

• Demonstrate the highest level of personal integrity
• Distinguish oneself as a rising professional or community volunteer
• Demonstrate one’s commitment to improving the health and well-being of children within one’s sphere of influence
• Possess relationships with organizations and individuals key to advancing the work of and raising funds for Children’s
• Demonstrate interest in furthering personal leadership skills through service to Children’s and the greater Atlanta community
• Exhibit the financial ability to personally support the Children’s mission with a donation of $2,500 during the first year of service, and $5,000 each subsequent year