14 Examples of Exclusive Memberships

From Scholarly Boutique Gyms to Members-Only Coffee Bars

— May 12, 2015 — Social Good
There are memberships to a range of products and services -- and then there are exclusive memberships. This collection focuses on the latter to show how creating a carefully curated group of individuals with similar interests make them feel even more privileged. This sense of privilege is what makes such exclusive memberships so enticing.

Although a simple concept, by sticking to stringent guidelines, these exclusive memberships ensure a level of quality and mystery that keeps them incredibly relevant in different societies. This sense of exclusivity is able to extend into a variety of industries as well. From members-only coffee bars to social betterment groups and even boutique gyms, there is one for every interest out in the world. As limiting as such memberships may seem, there's a flexibility to them that is incredibly beneficial.
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Exclusive Campus Networks
Exclusive Campus Networks
The College-Only Speakiesy App Can Be Used at SXSW 2015
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Monthly Goodwill Memberships
Monthly Goodwill Memberships
CharitySub Makes Supporting Urgent Causes Easy
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Members-Only Flight Clubs
Members-Only Flight Clubs
Beacon Makes Exclusive Semi-Private Flights Between New York and Boston
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Exclusive Nightlife Apps
Exclusive Nightlife Apps
The Members-Only InList App Highlights the World's Hottest Nightlife
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Luxury Plane Memberships
Luxury Plane Memberships
This Luxurious Residence is Giving Homeowners Time on a Private Jet
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Members-Only Airlines
Members-Only Airlines
Beacon Service Introduces Subscription-Based Travel for Frequent Fliers
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Indulgent Eyewear Memberships
Indulgent Eyewear Memberships
The Monocle Order's Memebership Program is Heaven for Glass Hunters
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Luxury Credit Memberships
Luxury Credit Memberships
Magnises Credit Card is Designed for Youthful Age Groups
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Social Betterment Groups
Social Betterment Groups
Ivy Club Members Take Pride in Being Leaders in Thought & Innovation
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Experiential Rewards Programs
Experiential Rewards Programs
Holt Renfrew Icon Privileges Earns Experiences Rather Than Points
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Rapper-Founded Members Clubs
Rapper-Founded Members Clubs
The Sher Club is a Private Members Only Club Founded by Drake
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Luxury Members-Only Cinemas
Luxury Members-Only Cinemas
iPic Theaters is a Chain of Upscale, Membership-Based Cinemas
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Boutique Coworking Facilities
Boutique Coworking Facilities
East Room is a Design-Focused Creative Membership Club in Toronto
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Art-Centric Social Clubs
Art-Centric Social Clubs
The Norwood Club in Chelsea Brings Together the Creative Elite of NYC
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Invitation-Only Arts Associations
Invitation-Only Arts Associations
The Battery is a Chic Members-Only Club in San Francisco
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Members-Only Coffee Bars
Members-Only Coffee Bars
This North London Coffee Shop Sits Within a Coworking Club
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Scholarly Boutique Gyms
Scholarly Boutique Gyms
The Library Gym is Transforming Training into an Upscale Activity
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