Become a member of WHYY's
Ready to deepen your commitment to public media and strengthen your relationship with WHYY?
When you join WHYY’s Y Circle or Leadership Circle, you’re becoming a partner in our mission – you’re making an important philanthropic commitment to sustain and protect public media. By supporting WHYY at this level, you’re paying it forward and ensuring that access to trustworthy journalism, world-class artistic experiences and lifelong learning opportunities remain available to all.
In exchange for your generous support, you’ll receive exclusive perks like behind-the-scenes access to our programs, complimentary and discounted tickets to special events, personalized updates on how we’re using your investment to better serve our community and much more!
Explore all Y Circle and Leadership Circle giving levels and benefits below.
Join Y Circle or Leadership Circle today!
Questions? Contact the Donor Relations Team at 215-351-2272 or donorrelations@whyy.org.
Y CIRCLE
Y Circle Members ensure that free access to trustworthy journalism, world-class artistic experiences and lifelong learning opportunities remain available to all. They have the satisfaction of knowing their philanthropic investment makes a significant impact throughout the community.
$500 – STEWARD
- Invitation to exclusive Y Circle reception featuring WHYY hosts and behind-the-scenes tours
- Discounted and complimentary tickets to select WHYY events (limited tickets available; first come, first served; some events are excluded)
- Donor Relations concierge service to answer all of your questions. Please contact (215) 351-2272 or majorgifts@whyy.org
- Subscription to monthly One Minute Impact e-newsletter
- Personalized technical support with PBS Passport and PBS Video app.
- Donor Relations concierge service to answer all of your questions. Please contact (215) 351-2272 or donorrelations@whyy.org.
$1,200 - ADVOCATE
Above benefits plus:- Private behind-the-scenes tour for two of WHYY Studios
- Invitations to local arts and culture events and receptions at organizations like The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, Arden Theatre, Kimmel Cultural Campus and more
- Opportunity to join the Y Circle Challenge so that your generosity can inspire others to give.
- The opportunity to record and submit your WHYY testimonial for potential use on air.
$2,500 - AMBASSADOR
Above benefits plus:- Invitation to a Philadelphia Speaker Series program (limited tickets available)
- Invitations to meet and greet events with public broadcasting personalities such as Terry Gross, Tonya Mosley, Judy Woodruff and more.
- Opportunity to watch a taping of a radio, TV or podcast program, such as Studio 2 or You Oughta Know
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
Leadership donors have made an extraordinary philanthropic commitment to WHYY. They are our partners in enriching and inspiring our community and building an engaged and curious society. Their generosity ensures the future of WHYY so that we can remain an independent voice and a vibrant source of learning and programming for all.
$5,000 - CHAMPION
Above benefits plus:- Complimentary tickets to WHYY events (limited tickets available; first come, first served; some events are excluded)
- Invitation to exclusive Leadership Circle reception with WHYY staff, reporters and producers.
- Invitation to meet with a reporter or program director for you and a guest.
- Opportunity to sponsor a matching challenge during Morning Edition or All Things Considered so your generosity can inspire other listeners to give.
$10,000 - VISIONARY
Above benefits plus:- Naming opportunities
- “Reporter for a day” – shadow a WHYY reporter and see behind-the-scenes details about how the Newsroom works (at donor’s request)
- Opportunity to sponsor a matching challenge for an entire day so your generosity can inspire others to give.
Planned Gifts and Bequests
For over 70 years, WHYY’s listeners and viewers have been the force behind the driveway moments, memorable interviews, and trustworthy reporting. As we plan for the next decade of growth and continued success in reaching millions in our region, legacy gifts from supporters like you will create and protect programs from Sesame Street to Ken Burns documentaries to NPR News. Find out how you can make a difference here: https://whyy.planmylegacy.org/
We’d be honored to work with you on a giving plan that aligns with your philanthropic vision.
For more information on giving opportunities, please contact Lisa Beckman, Director of Philanthropy, at 215-351-2059 or donorrelations@whyy.org