Why Partner with ICMCI?
Corporate Sustaining Partners are organisations that value professional excellence, ethics, and responsible consulting, and wish to be visibly associated with the global development of the profession.
The Corporate Sustaining Partner (CSP) Programme by ICMCI offers organisations a meaningful way to support the mission and long-term sustainability of the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI), the global body representing national institutes of management consulting.
ICMCI Mission: to build the profile, recognition and influence of the profession and its practitioners globally.
Through this programme, partners contribute to initiatives that strengthen standards, learning, and global cooperation in management consulting, while being recognised for their commitment to professionalism and positive impact.
What Is a Corporate Sustaining Partner?
Corporate Sustaining Partners are formally recognised by ICMCI and engage with the organisation in a transparent, well-governed and mission-aligned manner.
A Corporate Sustaining Partner is an organisation that supports ICMCI through a sustained annual financial contribution, aligned with ICMCI’s mission and strategic priorities.
The relationship is based on support and association, not commercial promotion or institutional control.
Purpose of the Programme
The Corporate Sustaining Partner Programme aims to:
- enable mission-aligned initiatives that advance the management consulting profession globally;
- recognise organisations that demonstrate commitment to ethical conduct, professional standards, and responsible engagement;
- support the long-term sustainability and resilience of ICMCI;
- foster constructive dialogue between ICMCI and organisations that share its values.
Corporate Sustaining Partner Levels
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Level |
Annual Sustaining Contribution* |
Best suited for |
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Corporate Sustaining Partner Level 1 |
€5,000 |
Organisations beginning a structured relationship with ICMCI |
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Corporate Sustaining Partner Level 2 |
€10,000 |
Organisations seeking stronger visibility and engagement |
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Corporate Sustaining Partner Level 3 |
€25,000 |
Organisations committed to global professional long-term impact |
* All contributions are subject to approval, annual review, and renewal.
Recognition and Engagement
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Recognition & Engagement |
Corporate Sustaining Partner Level 1 |
Corporate Sustaining Partner Level 2 |
Corporate Sustaining Partner Level 3 |
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Recognition on the ICMCI website (Orgnaisation logo, profile, and website/LinkedIn page) |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Use of the “Corporate Sustaining Partner” designation (subject to approval) |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Factual announcement of the relationship via ICMCI communication channels |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Early invitation and advance notice of selected ICMCI public events and webinars |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Participation in an ICMCI flagship conference, including a structured networking opportunity and/or a programme-aligned, non-promotional speaking contribution, by invitation |
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✔ |
✔ |
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Invitation to attend the Annual Meeting of Delegates (as a guest) |
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✔ |
✔ |
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Opportunity to contribute a thought-leadership article (editorial guidelines apply) |
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✔ |
✔ |
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Opportunity to co-host a mission-aligned webinar or panel with ICMCI* |
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✔ |
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Annual strategic dialogue with ICMCI leadership on profession-wide trends and initiatives |
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✔ |
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Inclusion in ICMCI’s annual Supporters & Partners recognition roll |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Use of the ICMCI Name, Logo, and Partner Designation
Corporate Sustaining Partners may reference their status in communications and materials, subject to prior approval and compliance with ICMCI branding and communication guidelines.
All references must be factual and must not imply endorsement, certification, accreditation, or preferential treatment.
ICMCI reserves the right to require corrective action or withdraw recognition where branding or communications are misused.
Participation and Engagement Principles
Corporate Sustaining Partners engage with ICMCI in a manner that:
- supports ICMCI’s mission and global objectives;
- respects the independence of professional standards, certification, and governance processes;
- avoids conflicts of interest or perceptions of undue influence.
Participation in events or activities does not involve decision-making or governance responsibilities.
Review and Continuity
- Corporate Sustaining Partner relationships are reviewed annually.
- Formal continuation is confirmed every three years.
- Recognition ends if the relationship is suspended or concluded.
Interested in Becoming a Corporate Sustaining Partner?
Organisations interested in supporting the global development of the management consulting profession through the Corporate Sustaining Partner Programme are invited to initiate a dialogue with ICMCI.
Contact: cmc-global@cmc-global.org
Website: www.cmc-global.org
All expressions of interest are reviewed to ensure alignment with ICMCI’s mission, values and good-governance standards.