Leadership Circle
Together, we can make a difference.
Leadership Circle members are an inclusive community of vested individuals who believe that government should work on behalf of all of us.
With your support, we can honor our commitment to all Illinois residents through:
- Pulitzer Prize winning investigative and solutions-focused reporting on core underlying issues. Without a paywall.
- Advocacy efforts focused on policy and ethics reform, access to public records and coalition building to create a more inclusive and just system.
- An unwavering dedication to collective action and public empowerment
To thank you for your support as a Leadership Circle member, we’re thrilled to share the following exclusive benefits at each level of giving.
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
Leadership Circle: $1,000 – $2,499
- Our utmost gratitude and recognition of your support on the BGA and Illinois Answers Project website and in the annual impact report
- Quarterly “From the Editors” BGA Leadership Circle Member newsletter and early notification of new legislation from the BGA Policy
- Priority invitation and two complimentary tickets to Illinois Answers’ Beyond the Byline event, featuring the 20th Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting
- An Invitation to two BGA members-only events, connecting you with our newsroom, policy team, fellow BGA members, and special guests
- Advance invitations to BGA Civic Engagement events and a priority invitation to the BGA’s Annual Luncheon
Fellow: $2,500 – $4,999
- An Invitation for four people to two BGA members-only events, connecting you with our newsroom, policy team, fellow BGA members, and special guests
- Plus, the benefits listed above
Investor: $5,000 – $9,999
- 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
- Plus, the benefits listed above
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
Leadership Circle: $1,000 – $2,499
- Our utmost gratitude and recognition of your support on the BGA and Illinois Answers Project website and in the annual impact report
- Monthly “From the Editors” BGA Leadership Circle Member newsletter, as well as early notification of new legislation from the BGA Policy
- Priority invitation and two complimentary tickets to Illinois Answers’ Beyond the Byline event, featuring the 20th Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting
- An Invitation to two BGA members-only events, connecting you with our newsroom, policy team, fellow BGA members, and special guests
- Advance invitations to BGA Civic Engagement events and a priority invitation to the BGA’s Annual Luncheon
Fellow: $2,500 – $4,999
- An Invitation for four people to two BGA members-only events, connecting you with our newsroom, policy team, fellow BGA members, and special guests
- Plus, the benefits listed above
Investor: $5,000 – $9,999
- 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
- Plus, the benefits listed above
Click here to learn more about Annual Giving and Memberships ($1-$999) or here to learn more Major Programmatic Support and Strategic Giving ($10,000+).
Questions? Please contact the Development Office at 312-386-9203 or YourImpact@bettergov.org. We’re always happy to hear from you!