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
Priority invitation and complimentary tickets to Illinois Answers’ Beyond the Byline event, featuring the 20th Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting
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
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
Priority invitation and four complimentary tickets to Illinois Answers’ Beyond the Byline event, featuring the 20th 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)
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)
Priority invitation and six complimentary tickets to Illinois Answers’ Beyond the Byline event, featuring the 20th 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 for BGA 2024 Signature Events, Annual Luncheon & Celebration and Illinois Answers’ Beyond the Byline event, featuring the 20th Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting, including:
- Host recognition on the invitation, website, event presentation, and materials, as well as a full-screen digital ad during the program
- Prominent seating for:
  - Luncheon: two tables of ten guests **FMV $60 per ticket
  - Awards: ten VIP tickets
- Entry to a private reception with featured guest(s)
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 for BGA 2024 Signature Events: the Annual Luncheon & Celebration and Illinois Answers’ Beyond the Byline event, featuring the 20th Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting, including:
- Host recognition on the invitation, website, event presentation, and materials, as well as a full-screen digital ad during the program
- Prominent seating for:
  - Luncheon: two tables of ten guests **FMV $60 per ticket
  - Awards: ten VIP tickets
- Entry to a private reception with featured guest(s)
Plus, the benefits listed above