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Leadership Circle

By becoming a member of the Leadership Circle, you demonstrate your belief that Minnesota Public Radio is a valued community treasure. Your commitment and partnership helps provide the foundation for our creative future.

You can make the most of your contribution by becoming a Leadership Circle Sustaining Member. Your contribution is deducted from the account of your choice on a monthly basis and your membership automatically renews each year. Sustainers help us save thousands of dollars by reducing our use of paper and postage for sending renewal reminders. You can change or stop your contribution any time by contacting us.

For more information, please contact Jamie Ziemann or call 651.290.1546.

PARTNER $1,200 / $100 monthly sustainer

  • A personal broadcast message on two dates of your choice
  • Invitations to special events including: In-studio recording sessions; The UBS Forum event series; Broadcast Journalist Series and other gatherings with visiting media luminaries.
  • Recognition in Minnesota Public Radio's Annual Report
  • Personalized assistance in receiving program communications that fit your interest
  • Subscription to Minnesota Monthly® magazine
  • Personalized tour of Minnesota Public Radio's broadcast studios

LEADER $2,500 / $208 monthly sustainer

All benefits listed above, plus:

  • A personal broadcast message on three dates of your choice
  • Experience a live program broadcast of your choice
  • Personalized ticket assistance for performances at the Fitzgerald Theater

INVESTOR $5,000 / $417 monthly sustainer

All benefits listed above, plus:

  • Choice of three audio recordings of Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media produced programming of your choice
  • Lunch with one of Minnesota Public Radio's on-air hosts

DIRECTOR $10,000 / $833 monthly sustainer

All benefits listed above, plus:

  • Invitation to annual dinner with Minnesota Public Radio's president and an MPR luminary in a private home
  • Lunch with a distinguished journalist or artist

BENEFACTOR $15,000

All benefits listed above, plus:

  • Opportunity to host a private event in Minnesota Public Radio's state-of-the-art broadcast facility
  • Weekly broadcast recognition associated with a program of your choice

PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE Contributions of $25,000 to $100,000

  • Builder - $25,000
  • Innovator - $50,000
  • Guarantor - $100,000
  • Recognition and experiences for major investors in our President's Circle will be tailored to your interests.

For additional information about the President's Circle, please contact us online or by calling Deborah Brown (651-290-1366).

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