Leadership Giving
Champions of Place
Leadership supporters join a passionate community of individuals dedicated to making our lives better and our communities stronger by saving the places that shape the American experience.
They invest $1,000 or more per year to help the National Trust save the past and enrich the future, so that all Americans can live, work, worship, and play in strong, vibrant places enriched by a sense of history.
National Trust Council ($10,000 and Above)
Members of the National Trust’s premier donor recognition society designate America’s cultural heritage among their highest philanthropic priorities, committing at least $10,000 to the National Trust annually. Council members forge rewarding lifelong friendships while enjoying exclusive benefits, including:
- Travel opportunities to experience our work on the ground in communities across America
- Behind-the-scenes tours and invitation-only events
- Recognition in National Trust publications and the annual Honor Roll of Donors
Leadership supporters join a passionate community of individuals dedicated to making our lives better and our communities stronger by saving the places that shape the American experience.
Chairman’s Circle ($5,000-$9,999)
Chairman's Circle members demonstrate significant support for the National Trust’s extensive education and advocacy programs, technical services, and historic sites nationwide through annual unrestricted contributions of $5,000 or more. In addition to the full suite of benefits provided through our President’s Circle, Chairman’s Circle members also receive:
- Invitations to participate in conference calls with senior National Trust staff
- Six Complimentary National Trust Gift Memberships to share with family and friends
- Discounted admission to all National Trust Historic Sites and properties, as well as discounts at selected Historic Hotels of America and on National Trust merchandise
President’s Circle ($1,000-$4,999)
As dedicated stewards of our past, President’s Circle members help protect and celebrate our nation’s treasures with annual gifts of $1,000 or more. In addition to the benefits from National Trust Membership, President’s Circle members receive special recognition in the National Trust annual report and at special events, as well as:
- Insider communications with the latest news about National Trust programs and invitations to participate in webinars and educational presentations on National Trust projects
- National Trust canvas tote bag and limited edition pin available only to our President’s Circle Members
- Four Complimentary National Trust Gift Memberships to share with family and friends
Contact Us
Our philanthropy team is eager to speak with you about how your giving can advance the mission and goals of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and help save historic places and communities nationwide. You can reach us here:
- Lynn English, Chief Development Officer: lenglish@savingplaces.org, 202-588-6068
- Adele Hixon-Day, Vice President of Individual Giving: ahixon-day@savingplaces.org, 202-588-6163
- David Ford, Director of Individual Giving: dford@savingplaces.org, 720-634-5112
- Alec Raday, Director of Individual Giving: araday@savingplaces.org, 646-576-4180
- Miriam McCue, Associate Manager of Individual Giving: mmccue@savingplaces.org, 202-588-6080
National Trust donors at Grand Teton National Park.
National Treasures Stories
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African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Processing a Painful Past Through Historic Places -
Where Women Made History Marguerite Wildenhain and Pond Farm, Where Art and Life Blended Seamlessly
The National Trust's African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund has awarded $3 million in grants to 40 places preserving Black history.
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