Do you know someone who you think should be a part of Athena?
Every thoughtful referral strengthens the community and brings more valuable connections, perspectives, and opportunities for all of us. If there's someone you think would benefit from Athena (a colleague, a friend, someone invested in their professional goals), fill out this form.
How does it work?
Every referral starts with the form, so we can track your referral and make sure you both receive credit. Here’s the process:
1. Fill out the referral form
Share a few details about your friend or colleague in the referral form. Please submit the form for every referral, even if you plan to introduce them yourself.
2. Choose how you’d like to start the conversation
We want to handle your referral with care. The last question on the form asks, “What feels like the best way to start the conversation?” You can choose one of two options:
“I’d like Athena to reach out directly to my referral.”
Our team will be notified and will reach out to your friend or colleague to share more about Athena. Here’s an example of the email they’ll receive:
Hi,
You’ve been invited to join Athena Alliance by [First name, Last name]! We encourage our members to refer peers they think highly of and would genuinely value having in this community—and that’s you. We’re honored by the trusted introduction.
Athena Alliance is the first career care ecosystem for high-achieving women—executives, board directors, founders, investors, thought leaders—building portfolio careers on their terms.
We’d love to meet you, learn about your professional goals, and share how Athena can support you in getting there. To get started, schedule a call with us HERE or email us at [email protected].
In the meantime, you can learn more about membership HERE.
We look forward to meeting you!
Warmly,
Athena Alliance
“I’d like to make a warm introduction by connecting my referral to Athena by emailing [email protected].”
If you’d rather make the connection yourself, send an email introducing your referral to our team at [email protected]. We’ll take it from there and follow up with them personally.
3. We connect with your referral thoughtfully
From there, it’s up to them. If they respond, we’ll gladly guide them through an understanding of Athena and see if they feel we are a fit.
4. If they decide to join, you both receive a referral credit
For every qualified candidate who joins Athena based on your referral, we’ll give you $350 off your next renewal. This balance accumulates, so you can build up quite a membership credit for your renewal.
We will also extend the gift to your referral. If you share a contact, your contact will also receive a $350 membership credit for their annual membership. This way, everyone benefits when we grow together.
5. Redeem your referral credit
Your credit for the referral is housed in our billing system. When you pay for your renewal, the credit (or accumulated credits if you have more than one) will be applied automatically. You will see the credit on your invoice. If you would like to check the status of your referral credit, please email [email protected].
When your referral joins Athena, a coupon code will be shared with her so she can redeem her credit immediately.
FAQ
Q: Am I notified when someone who I referred joins Athena?
A: We do not currently have an automatic notification system for referrals, but it is marked on your Athena account and is applied to your renewal automatically. If you wish to know the status of any referrals, please email [email protected]
Q: Do I need to fill out the form if I’m introducing my referral myself?
A: Yes. Please fill out the form for every referral, even if you choose to make a warm introduction. This is how we track your referral and make sure you both receive credit.
Q: Can I transfer my credits?
A: No. Your credits are available to your personal Athena renewal only. And the credit for your referral is available only to them.
Q: What if I refer someone who is already a member?
A: We will not reach out to them and credit will not be applied to your or their account.
Q: I already have a renewal discount (from something else) applied to my account. Can I apply more than one coupon code at a time?
A: No, coupons and discounts are not stackable. Only one coupon code can be applied during renewal. If you are eligible for multiple types of discounts or credits, our member support team will apply the largest discount amount to your subscription upon renewal.
Q: Can my credit be applied retroactively to my membership renewal?
A: No, referral credit is only applicable for upcoming renewals.
Q: If my referral forgets to use her membership credit when she signs up, can she apply it later for her renewal or receive a refund for the discount?
A: No, she may use it only at the time of signup when she joins Athena. If she does not use it when she pays for her initial membership, she forfeits the credit. Credits do not roll over.
Q: Where do I check to see if any of my referrals have joined Athena?
A: Please email us at [email protected] to update you on the status of any referrals.
Q: When did this program start?
A: This referral program began on April 3, 2024. Referrals made prior to this date are ineligible for referral credit.
Q: Can I apply this credit to other services in Athena?
A: No, this referral program only applies to your Athena membership. It does not apply to additional services.
Q: I joined Athena as part of a partnership with my company. Can I get this referral credit as well?
A: No, memberships obtained through community partnerships or executive cohorts are not eligible for the member referral program.