Thankful Heritage

Museum

Membership Benefits

Some Specific Reasons People Join an

Organization

• They care about an issue. • They want to solve a problem. • They want a particular benefit that you offer. • They admire your organization and/or the work you do.

What Members Can Do For An Organization

• They provide volunteers for our organizations and perform tasks that we might not be able to afford otherwise. Oftentimes, volunteer hours can be counted toward matching funds needed for a grant. • They are stewards of our cause generating publicity and good will for our groups. • They are a lobbying force, writing support letters, attending meetings, etc. • They tell their friends about our good efforts - bringing in new members. • They may provide an array of in-kind donations to our organization - such as free advertising, beverages, office space, supplies, etc. • They provide recurring revenues for organizational operation through membership programs and events. • With cultivation, members become donors and prospects for estate gifts that can ensure the future of our organization. What Benefits Do Members Want? • Newsletter • Web page/information • Advance previews of programs or exhibits • Special events • Discounts - programs/merchandise • Recognition • An incentive, i.e., T-shirt or tote bag • Volunteer opportunities • Tax deduction Thankful Heritage Membership Benefits • $25 - Member o Newsletter, Volunteer Opportunities, Personalized Recognition, Free Admission o Opportunity to increase from member to supporter, April 5 - August 28 • $100 - Supporter o Newsletter, Novelty items, VIP Status, Discounts (10%), Vendor Opportunities • $1,000 - Lifetime Member o Lifetime Membership and Endowment Contribution