Special Gifts
Learn more about WQED giving societies below:
Leadership Circle
FM Angels
Angel Leaders
Producers Society
Matching Gifts
Leadership Circle
Leadership Circle members support WQED Pittsburgh with an annual gift of $1,000 or more, and designate their donations to WQED-TV 13, WQED-FM 89.3 or both.
If you have questions or would like to become a member of the Leadership Circle, please contact Kristine A. Masta, Senior Director of Annual Giving, at 412-622-1381.
More info about the Leadership Circle.
It is our pleasure to have you as part of this group that values and supports the quality of life in your community. Members of the Leadership Circle receive these special privileges:
$1,000-$2,499: Director's Circle
- Invitations to exclusive receptions and specials events with WQED's top executives, producers & personalities, other Leadership Circle members, and special guests;
- Unlimited use of the Video Lending Library;
- Advance notice of special programming with background information;
- WQED MemberCard with more than 350 valuable discounts for members only;
- A personal studio tour of WQED-TV 13 and WQED-FM 89.3;
- Invitation to a television or radio membership drive;
- A full day of WQED Member Announcements on WQED-FM 89.3;
- An opportunity to buy items offered during our on-air membership drives at special Leadership Circle prices, with no shipping and handling charges;
- 12-month subscription to the award-winning PITTSBURGH magazine for you and a friend.
$2,500-$4,999: Executive Circle
- All items at the Director's Circle Level plus . . .
- Free Gift Leadership Circle membership for a friend or relative, complete with invitations to exclusive events, 12-month subscription to the PITTSBURGH magazine, the opportunity to buy items offered during our on-air membership drives at special Leadership Circle prices, and more.
$5,000-$9,999: President's Circle
- All items at the Executive Circle Level plus . . .
- On-air acknowledgment of your support.
$10,000 and Above: Chairman's Circle
- All items at the President's Circle Level plus . . .
- Special viewing in your home with Emmy Award-winning Producer Rick Sebak, giving commentary on one of his Pittsburgh History Series documentaries (your choice!)
FM Angels
FM Angels support WQED with an annual contribution of $1,000 or more, and designate their donations solely to the support of WQED-FM 89.3.
If you have questions or would like to become a WQED FM Angel, please contact Lynette Vybiral at 412-622-1380.
More info about FM Angels.
It is our pleasure to have you as part of this group that values and supports the quality of life in your community. FM Angels enjoy these special privileges:
$1,000-$2,499: Guardian Angel
- Invitations to exclusive receptions and special WQED-FM 89.3 events with visiting classical music performers, your favorite on-air hosts, other FM Angels members, and special guests;
- Opportunity to be a guest announcer on WQED-FM 89.3;
- Personal updates from Jim Cunningham on special station activities;
- Recognition as a major supporter of the region's only 24-hour classical music and information service;
- Unlimited use of the Audio Lending Library;
- An opportunity to buy items offered during on-air membership drives at special FM Angels prices, with no shipping or handling charges;
- MemberCard with over 350 valuable discounts for members only;
- Twelve monthly issues of the award-winning PITTSBURGH Magazine for you and a friend.
$2,500-$4,999: Archangel
- All items at the Guardian Angel Level (above) plus . . .
- Free Gift FM Angels membership for a friend or relative, complete with invitations to exclusive events, twelve monthly issues of the Pittsburgh Magazine, the opportunity to buy items offered during our on-air membership drives at special FM Angels prices, and more;
- A personal studio tour of WQED-FM 89.3 for you and a guest given by WQED FM host of your choice;
- Your name on a recognition plaque in the WQED-FM 89.3 studio.
$5,000-$9,999: Cherubim
- All items at the Archangel Level (above) plus . . .
- On-air acknowledgment of your support;
- Special dinner with WQED fm89.3 host of your choice and WQED-FM 89.3 Executive Director, Susan Johnson.
$10,000 and Above: Seraphim
- All items at the Cherubim Level (above) plus . . .
- A personal studio tour of WQED-FM 89.3, with in-studio reception for 10 of your friends.
Angel Leaders
Angel Leaders support WQED Pittsburgh in all of its endeavors with an annual gift of $1,000 or more to WQED-FM 89.3 and $1,000 or more to WQED-TV 13. Angel Leaders receive the benefits of both Leadership Circle and FM Angels. For more information, contact Lynette Vybiral at 412-622-1380.
Producers Society
Producers Society members are the pillars upon which quality and excellence in public broadcasting, education, and community service are built. These members donate between $250 and $999 to WQED-TV 13, WQED-FM 89.3 or both.
If you have any questions regarding the Producers Society or would like to become a WQED member at this level, please contact Seth Dubin at 412-622-1373.
More info about the Producers Society.
It is our pleasure to have you as part of this group that values and supports the quality of life in your community. Members of the Producers Society receive these special privileges:
$250-$499: Assistant Producer
- An invitation to a television or radio membership drive
- 12-month subscription to PITTSBURGH magazine
- The ability to purchase premiums at special Producers Society prices
- 4 Member Announcements on WQED/WQEJ-FM (Morning or Afternoon)
- A personal studio tour of WQED-TV 13 and WQED-FM 89.3
- A WQED MemberCard
$500-$749: Producer
- All items at the Assistant Producer Level plus . . .
- Invitations to special events and screenings
- A full day of WQED Member Announcements on WQED/WQEJ-FM.
$750-$999: Executive Producer
Matching Gifts
Many local, national and world-wide businesses and organizations are participants in the Matching Gifts program. Contact us for more information.
More info about Matching Gifts.
As participants, they each have a policy to match donations made to WQED by employees, retirees, spouses, and/or widows or widowers. In this way, individuals wishing to make a financial gift to WQED Pittsburgh have the opportunity to double their gift simply by meeting the criteria of a participating company. Please note, each company has its own set of policies involving Matching Gifts, so please check with the human resources office of your company to find out their specific rules or to obtain a matching gift form.
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