Major Giving
Members of Illinois Public Media’s giving circles are committed to enhancing the long-term excellence and impact of IPM’s programs and services through leadership-level annual gifts. These donors provide a significant share of IPM’s yearly budget. In return, we express appreciation with the benefits below.
Leadership Circle $500-$999 annually
Benefits:
- Invitations to IPM events and screenings
- Monthly newsletter with insider information and sneak peeks at programming
- Complimentary tickets to community partner events
Vision Circle $1,000-$4999 annually
Receives the benefits of the Leadership Circle plus:
- Invitations to exclusive events with IPM, NPR, and PBS talent
- Invitations to exclusive events at Campbell Hall like screenings of IPM documentaries and PBS programs, new show premieres, live show tapings, and meetings with station leadership
Producer’s Circle $5,000+ annually
Receives all the benefits of the Leadership and Vision Circle plus:
- Advanced invitations to exclusive events with IPM, NPR, and PBS talent
- Advanced invitations to exclusive events at Campbell Hall like screenings of IPM documentaries and PBS programs, new show premieres, live show tapings, and meetings with station leadership
- Personalized communication from IPM’s executive director
- On air recognition as a Producer’s Circle member (with your permission)
- Personalized tour of Campbell Hall and the WILL studios for a small group, includes a meet up with an IPM host of your choice
Mullally Legacy Circle
Mullally Legacy Circle members support Illinois Public Media through a gift in their will or estate plan and help ensure that public broadcasting will be available for generations to come.
Members receive all the benefits of the Producer’s Circle plus:
- On air recognition as a long-term supporter of IPM and WILL programming (with your permission)
- Invitation to our annual Mullally Legacy Circle reception
Lifetime giving in outright or deferred gifts of $50,000 to IPM and the University of Illinois earn President’s Council recognition.
Contact
To begin or renew your IPM giving circle membership or for more information, please contact Erin Lippitz at 217-333-7300.