OPB’s leading supporters help us have the resources to better serve the public, and to make our stories available to everyone, free of charge. Your lead support makes everything we do possible – insightful storytelling, captivating entertainment, thoughtful conversations and more.

We recognize your leading support by including you in a special giving circle. At each level, donors receive exclusive benefits, updates and invitations to behind-the-scenes events.

Cornerstone Society

Give between $1,000 - $9,999 annually to join OPB’s Cornerstone Society. We recognize Cornerstone Society members at the following levels:

$1,000 - $2,499: Presenter’s Circle
$2,500 - $4,999: Director’s Circle
$5,000 - $9,999: Producer’s Circle

Cornerstone Society members receive the following benefits:

  • Access to OPB Passport
  • Exclusive updates from our President and CEO, Rachel Smolkin
  • Invitations to member-only virtual and in-person events with OPB producers and hosts
  • Invitations to tour the building and see how your generous support makes a difference.

To learn more about the Cornerstone Society or to become a member, contact Nick Warren, Associate Director of Philanthropy.

President’s Council

Give $10,000 or more annually to join OPB’s President’s Council. We recognize President’s Council members at the following levels:

$10,000 - $24,999: Advocates
$25,000 - $49,999: Leaders
$50,000 or more: Visionaries

President’s Council members receive all Cornerstone Society benefits, as well as:

  • Invitation-only gatherings with President and CEO, Rachel Smolkin
  • Share a meal with members of OPB’s content team alongside Chief Development Officer, Cheryl Ikemiya
  • One full year of on-air recognition of your support as a President’s Council member.

To learn more about the President’s Council or to become a member, contact Lori Jordan, Senior Philanthropy Advisor.

Legacy Society

Include OPB in your estate plans or establish a charitable gift annuity to join OPB’s Legacy Society. You’ll receive:

  • Access to OPB Passport
  • Exclusive updates from our President and CEO, Rachel Smolkin
  • Invitations to member-only virtual and in-person events with OPB producers and hosts
  • Invitations to tour the building and see how your generous support makes a difference.

To learn more about the Legacy Society or to include OPB in your estate plans, contact Jeri Kasal, Associate Director of Planned Giving.

Production funding for OPB programs

OPB’s growing team of reporters, producers and editors — located across the region — create daily conversations, in-depth documentaries, immersive podcasts and much more. Whether it’s nature and the outdoors on Oregon Field Guide, rich history on Oregon Experience, creative communities on Oregon Art Beat or critical discussions on Think Out Loud®, OPB programs go deeper into what makes this region special.

Help make these OPB programs you love even better by becoming a production funder. When you support an OPB program with a gift of $10,000 or more, we recognize your support for a full year of programs following your donation.

To learn more about recognition opportunities for a specific OPB program, contact Michelle McCoy, Senior Philanthropy Advisor.