EDUCATE. COLLABORATE. ADVOCATE.

We aim to improve and solve the issues facing modern military spouse clubs at installations worldwide, providing resources and support to ensure that clubs remain compliant, relevant, and vibrant.

How do we help clubs?

The Council understands the ever-changing climate of non-profit military spouse clubs. Our Council of leaders and experienced military spouses help provide clubs with peer-reviewed resources, one-on-one consulting for Club leaders, collaboration events, and training for Club boards.

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Upcoming Events

Club Document Support

We publish best practices, and resources, share templates for policies, procedures, and governance issues, and conduct interactive webinars on topics crucial to running a nonprofit organization on a military installation.

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Join the Council Team

We are currently seeking engaged, mission driven military spouses to join our Board of Directors in remote, flexible, volunteer leadership positions!

Available Roles

Recent News & Articles

Let's Talk About Military Spouse Clubs

Join Carolyn Crissman, Chief Executive Officer of the Council for Military Spouse Clubs (CMSC) in this week’s episode of the Behind the Camouflage Podcast. Carolyn shares her own military spouse journey and how she became involved in spouse clubs, and how she stepped into a national leadership with CMSC. "... We also explore how spouse clubs have evolved over the years, the benefits they bring that often go unrecognized, and the important census and survey initiative currentl

Feb 271 min read

Technology Guidelines & Tips for Military Spouse Clubs

Technology is both a blessing and a challenge for military spouse clubs. It helps us organize files and events, keep continuity, manage finances, and stay connected—but it can also feel overwhelming, especially for volunteers who may not have prior experience with certain platforms. In many clubs, the person with “the most tech knowledge” ends up becoming the go-to troubleshooter, regardless of their actual board role. While this works in the short term, long-term success com

Jan 74 min read

Testimonials from Military Spouse Leaders & Clubs

The Council for Military Spouses Club has long been an excellent resource. Their online resource center and webinars were especially helpful in previous years when I served in other positions within our club. However, once I stepped into the role of president, the value of their one-on-one support became even more significant. Their personalized guidance has provided a reliable safety net and an unbiased perspective when navigating our club’s more complex situations and challenges. I am truly grateful for the depth of support they offer.

Our Council Supporters

We are extremely grateful for the validation and support we receive from our supporters and thank them for the service they provide to military families.