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Learn, connect and strengthen the think tank community
Join the OTT Membership Programme to access practical learning, expert insights, and a global network — while supporting the work that sustains and strengthens the think tank ecosystem.
May masterclass: The think tank business model
By joining the membership programme, you can access our monthly Masterclasses. Here’s what we have planned for May —
Facilitated by: Enrique Mendizabal, OTT Founder and Director
Date: May 13th, 2026
The think tank business model is under pressure and needs to change. But how many understand all the elements that make up a think tank’s business model?
In this session, we will explore the full set of dimensions of the business model to help organisations review and refresh their own. Explore more Masterclasses below —
- June: Introduction to Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) for Think Tanks — Dena Lomofsky, Partner and Senior Consultant (Southern Hemisphere)
- July: Branding for Think Tanks — John Schwartz, Founder, Soapbox
- August: Future-proofing Your Think Tank — Krizna Gomez, Co-Founder, Rogue Union
- September: Strategic Communications — David Watson, Senior Strategy Advisor, Soapbox, and former Director of Communications, Chatham House
- October: State Capture — Enrique Mendizabal, Founder and Director, OTT, and Sonja Stojanovic-Gajic, Member of the Executive Board and former Director, Belgrade Center for Security Policy
- November: Finances 101 for Think Tanks — Fiorella Bianchi, Director of Finance and Planning, OTT
- December: Funding Models — Enrique Mendizabal, Founder and Director, OTT
About the programme
A membership designed for the think tank community
The OTT Membership Programme brings together learning, collaboration and community.
By joining, you become part of a shared effort to strengthen think tanks and evidence-informed policy worldwide.
Why join
The OTT membership programme offers a flexible and evolving learning experience
Depending on your level of engagement, the programme offers:
- Structured learning opportunities
- Practical tools and resources
- Expert-led sessions and insights
- Opportunities to connect with peers
- Regular updates and curated content
Invest in your learning and in the sector
Membership gives you access to high-quality content and learning opportunities, while directly supporting OTT’s work.
Your membership helps us to:
- Develop new learning resources and tools
- Convene and support a global community
- Share knowledge and insights across the sector
- Continue innovating and responding to emerging needs
A stronger OTT enables greater impact across the entire think tank ecosystem.
Learn from
Dr. Denis Foretia
Co-Chair of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation and Executive Chairman of the Nkafu Policy Institute
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Liliana Alvarado
General director of Ethos Public Policy Laboratory
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Current membership option
Start with the Essential tier
We are currently launching the first level of the programme, designed to help you build core skills, gain preferential access to upcoming content and start engaging with fellow thinktankers.
Explore benefits:
● Being part of an online global community of thinktankers
● Monthly curated newsletter: 3–5 key readings with commentary
● Access to monthly masterclasses + all recordings
● Early access to OTT Reports (including SOS and 100toWatch) and events
● Nominating rights to the Annual 100 Think Tanks to Watch list
● Finding out first about new blogs, OTT Talks, jobs and more!
What’s coming next
Growing with our community
This is just the beginning.
In the coming months, we will introduce additional membership tiers offering:
- Live webinars and briefings
- Peer-to-peer exchange
- Deeper engagement with OTT experts and leadership
Join now and grow with the programme as it evolves.
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