Major Programmatic Support and Strategic Giving

Supporters who generously contribute $10,000 or more provide the funds necessary to fully activate the BGA’s mission and inspire innovative approaches in addressing the challenges and opportunities as we work toward a better Illinois for its people.

All Major Programmatic Support and Strategic Donors Receive:

The opportunity to align your investment with strategic or programmatic sponsorship opportunities.
Invitations to BGA’s members-only events, connecting you with our Illinois Answers Project newsroom, BGA Policy and Community Engagement teams, BGA members, and special guests
Advance invitations to BGA Civic Engagement events and a priority invitation to the BGA’s Annual Luncheon
Name recognition on the BGA and Illinois Answers Project websites and the Annual Impact Report
An allotment of tickets to the 20th Anniversary Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting
Monthly “From the Editors” BGA Leadership Circle Member newsletter, as well as early notification of new legislation from the BGA Policy

Partner: $10,000

Opportunity to become a Leadership Circle Sponsor by joining a consortium of individuals supporting a newsroom focus area (Accountability, Education, Equity and Economic Opportunity, Government Finance, or Public Safety and Criminal Justice), additional recognition and benefits information available upon request
Invitation for six guests to BGA’s members-only events, connecting you with our newsroom, policy team, fellow BGA members, and special guests
Six tickets to the 20th Anniversary Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting

Ambassador: $15,000

Opportunity to align your generosity as a Newsroom Focus Area Sponsor (Education, Equity and Economic Opportunity, Government Finance and Accountability, or Public Safety and Criminal Justice)
Eight tickets to the 20th Anniversary Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting
Plus, the benefits listed above

Patron: $25,000

Opportunity to align your generosity as a Program Sponsor of the BGA’s Illinois Answers Project, BGA Policy, or its Civic Engagement
Annual meeting with BGA President David Greising and other civic leaders
Prominent recognition throughout the year, including acknowledgment during civic and donor convenings by BGA leadership (if a formal introduction is being made)
Ten tickets to the 20th Anniversary Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting
Plus, the benefits listed above

Benefactor: $50,000

Opportunity to align your generosity as an Annual Sponsor of the BGA and its Illinois Answers Project (newsroom), BGA Policy, and Civic Engagement
Bi-annual meeting with BGA President David Greising and other civic leaders
Recognition as a Platinum Sponsor on the Centennial Celebration & Annual Luncheon invitation, website, night-of presentation, and materials, as well as a full-screen digital ad during the program
- Host of the afternoon
- Prominent seating for two tables of ten guests **FMV $60 per ticket
- Entry to a private reception with featured guest(s)
Twelve tickets to the 20th Anniversary Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting
Plus, the benefits listed above

Second Century Council: $100,000+

Opportunity to align your generosity as a Lead Annual Sponsor of the BGA and its Illinois Answers Project (newsroom), BGA Policy, and Civic Engagement
Quarterly meetings with BGA President David Greising and other civic leaders
Recognition as a Second Century Sponsor on the Centennial Celebration & Annual Luncheon invitation, website, night-of presentation, and materials, as well as a full-screen digital ad during the program
- Host of the afternoon
- Prominent seating for two tables of ten guests **FMV $60 per ticket
- Entry to a private reception with featured guest(s)
Plus, the benefits listed above