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WNYC Producers' Circle
Join the WNYC Producers' Circle
Gifts from individuals are WNYC's single largest source of funding. As a member of the Producers' Circle, you allow WNYC to produce thought-provoking news, innovative music shows and exciting cultural programs. Your support also entitles you to exclusive benefits. Past events have included:
- Dinner with Leonard Lopate and Ruth Reichl at Daniel
- Panel Discussions with Brian Lehrer and Brooke Gladstone
- An insider look at Jonathan Schwartz's Christmas Show featuring Michael Feinstein, Jane Monheit and the John Pizzarelli Trio
- An intimate supper with Kurt Andersen and New York Times art critic Michael Kimmelman
For more information on joining the Producers' Circle, making a gift of stock, or including WNYC in your estate plans, please contact the Producers' Circle hotline at (646) 829 4359.
Patron - $1,000 to $2,500
($85 of the contribution is not tax-deductible)
- Annual Producers' Circle Reception featuring WNYC hosts and producers
- Luncheon and tour of WNYC's facility
- The WNYC MemberCard offering discounts at cultural institutions around the tri-state area
- Subscription to the WNYC newsletter
- Direct-line access to Producers' Circle staff
Benefactor - $2,500 to $4,999
($150 of this contribution is not tax-deductible)
All of the above plus:
- Invitations to WNYC live tapings
- Special event with a WNYC host or producer
Broadcaster - $5,000 to $9,999
($225 of this contribution is not tax-deductible)
All of the above plus:
- Invitations to three WNYC Unplugged events featuring public radio hosts in conversation with newsmakers and cultural leaders
- Lunch and station tour for you and a group of five friends (at donor's request)
Director's Circle - $10,000 to $24,999
($300 of this contribution is not tax-deductible)
All of the above plus:
- VIP seating at live WNYC tapings
- Invitation WNYC's annual Director's Circle dinner
- One on one lunch with WNYC President Laura Walker (at donor's request)
Visionary's Circle - $25,000 and above
($350 of this contribution is not tax-deductible)
All of the above plus:
- Optional on-air credit during one of WNYC's pledge drives
- One on one lunch with one of WNYC's hosts or producers (at donor's request)
For more information about the Producers' Circle please call or email Elizabeth Culp, Manager of Patron Programs, at (646) 829-4519 or eculp@wnyc.org.