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Leadership Giving

Cornerstone Society & President's Council
Nova Society

Members of the Cornerstone Society and President's Council value OPB's superb programs and share a commitment to ensure that these important services continue to grow in excellence and impact each year. The Cornerstone Society recognizes donors who give an annual gift of $1,000—$9,999 and the President's Council recognizes donors who give an annual gift of $10,000 or more.

Special Opportunity: Join OPB's Cornerstone Society and Have Your Gift Matched!
A Matching Fund has been established to encourage gifts of $1,000 or more from NEW members to the OPB Cornerstone Society. Privileges of membership are listed below. Please contact us to learn more.

Special privileges are offered to Cornerstone and President's Council members to enhance their enjoyment of, and connection to, OPB.

Nova Society
Lifetime giving commitment of $100,000 & above*
  • Celebrating visionary leadership in philanthropy at OPB. Members of the Nova Society have made a lifetime commitment of $100,000 or more in support of OPB. For more information, contact Cheryl Ikemiya at 503.293.4162.
  • All privileges listed below.
  • * Non tax-deductible portion varies. Privileges can be waived.
President's Council
Visionaries — Donors of $50,000 and above *
  • One use of OPB's studio space for the donor's private event-family celebration, business gathering, etc. (Includes waived room rental fee, other costs may apply.)*
  • One "Best of Public Broadcasting Gift Basket" including OPB's local and national productions and other favorites such as selections from Masterpiece, Mystery or This American Life sent to the donor or another recipient of his/her choice.*
  • All privileges listed below.
  • * Non tax-deductible portion varies. Privileges can be waived.
Leaders — Donors of $25,000 - $49,999*
  • One use of OPB's Appy Conference Room or PacifiCorp Conference Room for the donor's private event-family celebration, business gathering, etc. (Includes waived room rental fee, other costs may apply.)*
  • One OPB Gift Basket containing OPB's local and national productions, books and other gift items sent to the donor or other recipient of his/her choice.*
  • Recognition with other President's Council members during television or radio programming breaks.*
  • All privileges listed below.
  • * Non tax-deductible portion varies. Privileges can be waived.
Advocates — Donors of $10,000 -$24,999*
  • Quarterly "Work-in-Progress Lunches" with OPB President, Steve Bass, OPB producers and personalities.
  • Access to major public broadcasting personalities, producers and executives through local events and travel opportunities to meet public broadcasting personalities in fascinating locations.
  • Private dinner featuring a major public broadcasting personality and OPB President, Steve Bass.
  • Invitations to OPB Salon Series events-intimate gatherings celebrating the best of Oregon and Oregon Public Broadcasting.
  • Access to more than 350 audio and video selections through the Lending Library Service by mail.
  • President's Update letters, e-mail news bulletins on upcoming programs and special opportunities.
  • * Non tax-deductible portion varies. Privileges can be waived.
Cornerstone Society
Producer's Circle — Donors of $5,000 - $9,999*
  • "OPB Producer's Choice" package — donor's selection of three public broadcasting programs and a choice of two OPB logo merchandise items (new donors).
  • Invitations to exclusive special events.
  • All privileges listed below.
  • * Non tax-deductible portion $100 for package. Privileges can be waived.
Director's Circle — Donors of $2,500 - $4,999*
  • "OPB Director's Choice" package — donor's selection of two OPB productions (new donors).
  • Invitations to exclusive special events.
  • All privileges listed below.
  • * Non tax-deductible portion $60 for package. Privileges can be waived.
Presenter's Circle — Donors of $1,000 - $2,499*
  • One-year subscription to OPB's monthly Member Guide.
  • Invitations to events with public broadcasting personalities.
  • Program Lending Library Service (by mail).
  • Weekly Insider e-mail with behind-the-scenes information and ticket offers.
  • Private tours of OPB.
  • Recognition in selected OPB materials.
  • * Privileges can be waived.

Upcoming Events

OPB Salon Series
Intimate gatherings created to celebrate the best of our region and OPB. These substantive, interactive events are offered to members supporting OPB at various levels of the Cornerstone Society and President's Council.

A Conversation with Jim Lehrer of the PBS NewsHour
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 4-6pm, OPB Studios
(SOLD OUT)

Previous Events
2011

An Evening with Lynne Rossetto Kasper
Friday, November 4, 2011, The Cleaners at Ace Hotel, Portland

Salon Series Event—Conversation and Dessert Reception with Steve Inskeep, Host of NPR's Morning Edition
Tuesday, October 25, 2011, OPB TV Studio

Salon Series Event—Art in the Afternoon
Sunday, August 14, 2011, Home of Pam Berg
Honored Guests: Gallerist Charles Froelich, artist Sarah Horowitz, collector Pamela Berg, moderated by Jessica Martin, executive producer, Oregon Art Beat

Nova Society Celebration and Screening
Thursday, August 4, 2011, Heathman Hotel
Honored Guest: Ken Burns, Executive Producer of Prohibition

BBC Newshour Visit to OPB
Wednesday, June 22, 2100, OPB Studios

Annual Cornerstone and President's Council Celebration Dinner
Sunday, June 12 , 2011, OPB Studios
Honored Guest: Fred Kaufman, executive producer of NATURE

Antiques Roadshow show taping in Oregon
Saturday, June 4, 2011, Eugene

Screening of Oregon Experience: Linus Pauling
Saturday, May 21, 2011, LaSells Stewart Center, Corvallis

OPB Open House
Saturday, May 21, 2011, OPB Headquarters

Kratt Brothers visit OMSI
Saturday, April 16, 2011, OMSI, Portland

Cornerstone families meet The Cat in the Hat
Sunday, February 27, 2011, OPB Studios

Salon Series Event with Mary Flower, Rebecca Kilgore and Lyle Ritz
February 13, 2011, OPB Studios

Salon Series Event with Kevin Burke and Cal Scott
January 30, 2011, OPB Studios

Membership
Membership Information
Workplace Giving
Monthly Giving
Matching Employers
Leadership Giving
Oregon Public Broadcasting
7140 SW Macadam Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97219-3099
Business Hours:
8am-5pm Mon-Fri
503.244.9900
1.800.241.8123
Map & Directions
Contact Information
Cheryl Ikemiya
Director, Leadership Giving
Phone: 503.293.4162
800.241.8123 ext. 4162
Fax: 503.293.4805
Julie Arnzen
Associate Director, Leadership Giving
Phone: 503.977.7765
800.241.8123 ext. 7765
Fax: 503.293.4805
Jordan Anderson
Associate Director, Foundation Relations
Phone: 503.445.1858
800.241.8123 ext. 1858
Fax: 503.293.4805
Marianne Falk
Leadership Giving Coordinator
Phone: 503.445.1856
800.241.8123 ext. 1856
Fax: 503.293.4805

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