Support Opportunities

There are many support opportunities available. Which one is right for you? We invite you to explore an opportunity that best suits you and we Thank You for your consideration of support.

Membership support makes everything we do at the Community Idea Stations possible. Your gift goes directly toward programming - programming you will appreciate every day of the year. Learn More about this opportunity.

The Commonwealth Circle is a special group of patrons and friends who give substantial annual gifts of support. Learn More about this opportunity.

The Patrons Circle members enable the Community Idea Stations to broadcast the best that Public Broadcasting has to offer, as well as develop new programs highlighting issues of community interest. Learn More about this opportunity.

Corporate Sponsorship is a unique opportunity for your business to support public broadcasting right here in our community. Learn More about this opportunity.

Be a Volunteer! Becoming a member of our volunteer family is a great way to show your support for public broadcasting. You really can make a difference! Learn More about this opportunity.

Additional Support Opportunities
Vehicle Donation Program
Planned Giving

MemberCard Benefits of the Month

In addition to ongoing restaurant, bed and breakfast and online and outlet retailer benefits, MemberCard holders can receive the following two benefits in February: At the Virginia Opera, you may purchase two-for-one admission to your choice of the March production of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” or the April production of Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess”; visit the Carpenter Theatre box office to purchase tickets during the month of February; no phone or online purchases accepted; does not include price section one seats; must present MemberCard at time of purchase; offer good towards the purchase of one ticket and only during the month of February; subject to availability. Call (866) 673.7282 for more information.

At the Virginia Discovery Museum, you may purchase two-for-one admission during the month. Call (434) 977.1025 for more information.

For more information on other benefits, consult your MemberCard brochure or visit membercard.com.

News & Notes
Clifford

The annual Great Big Greenhouse “Kid’s Day in The Garden” event was Saturday, January 23rd, and everyone’s favorite Big Red Dog, Clifford showed up to meet his fans.

volunteers

Help your Community Idea Stations by volunteering for our upcoming Television Spring Pledge campaign, March 6-28, 2010. These Membership Campaigns for TV and radio are the Community Idea Stations’ most visible fundraising efforts.

Voluneer Fair Basket Winner

On Saturday, September 26th, the Community Idea Stations hosted an exclusive screening of the 90-minute special of Ken Burn’s new film, “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea”, from New York City’s Central Park. The special concert event featured musical performances, clips from the National Park Series and remarks by Ken Burns and others.