Patron Network

WNET Trustee Michael Peterson and Tara Peters, with President and CEO, Neal Shapiro celebrated Masterpiece at our 2012 Presidents's Circle Dinner.

Life Trustee, James Marcus, with soprano, Renée Fleming, celebrating THIRTEEN’s 50th Anniversary

A few lucky supporters were able to join us at the 2011 Downton Abbey
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Patrons were invited to the 2012 Celebration of Teaching and Learning, where Trustee Jane Williams moderated a panel of leading education experts

Some donors became Patrons by Pledging to see Andrea Bocelli and
Celine Dion at his 2011 Central Park Concert

President Circle Dinner toasting Nature's Bears of the Last Frontier with Jean and Ralph Baruch, WNET Trustee, and David Ackert and Charlotte Nichoson Ackert, Trustee

Enjoy the Benefits of the Patron Network
THIRTEEN’s Patron Network members enjoy a host of benefits, including invitations to exclusive events, our annual Author Series, exciting travel opportunities, and unlimited use of our easy to use Patron DVD Library.

Patron Network Levels & Benefits

Patron $1,500 – $2,499

A dedicated Patron assistance line, invitations to special events, unlimited use of the Patron DVD Library, and much more!

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Invitations to Author Series events
Unlimited use of the Patron DVD Library
Listing in the donor honor roll
Exclusive travel opportunities
Patron Membercard and accompanying benefits, including 15% discount on Shop THIRTEEN
Monthly Patron e-newsletter

Your contribution is fully tax deductible

OR CALL
TYSON FORD
AT 212.560.2828

Broadcaster $2,500 – $4,999

Receive invitations to our Gala, screenings, and other great events!

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Invitations to Author Series events
Unlimited use of the Patron DVD Library
Listing in the donor honor roll
Exclusive travel opportunities
Patron Membercard and accompanying benefits, including 15% discount on Shop THIRTEEN
Monthly Patron e-newsletter
Invitation to station events with WNET hosts/producers
Invitation to WNET annual Gala
Invitation to Screening events

The tax deductible amount of your contribution is the amount donated in excess of $60.

OR CALL
TYSON FORD
AT 212.560.2828

Benefactor $5,000 – $9,999

Enjoy complimentary DVDs of our programs and a VIP tour of our facilities.

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Invitations to Author Series events
Unlimited use of the Patron DVD Library
Listing in the donor honor roll
Exclusive travel opportunities
Patron Membercard and accompanying benefits, including 15% discount on Shop THIRTEEN
Monthly Patron e-newsletter
Invitation to station events with WNET hosts/producers
Invitation to WNET annual Gala
Invitation to Screening events
Lunch and VIP tour of WNET headquarters
Quarterly DVD selections

The tax deductible amount of your contribution is the amount donated in excess of $140.

OR CALL
TYSON FORD
AT 212.560.2828

Producer’s Circle $10,000 – $14,999

Have your name featured on THIRTEEN (optional).

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Invitations to Author Series events
Unlimited use of the Patron DVD Library
Listing in the donor honor roll
Exclusive travel opportunities
Patron Membercard and accompanying benefits, including 15% discount on Shop THIRTEEN
Monthly Patron e-newsletter
Invitation to station events with WNET hosts/producers
Invitation to WNET annual Gala
Invitation to Screening events
Lunch and VIP tour of WNET headquarters
Quarterly DVD selections
On-air recognition as a Producer’s Circle donor, with a scroll displaying your name, bi-monthly around our evening news programming

The tax deductible amount of your contribution is the amount donated in excess of $140.

OR CALL
TYSON FORD
AT 212.560.2828

Director’s Circle $15,000 – $24,999

Share a private lunch with our President and CEO

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Invitations to Author Series events
Unlimited use of the Patron DVD Library
Listing in the donor honor roll
Exclusive travel opportunities
Patron Membercard and accompanying benefits, including 15% discount on Shop THIRTEEN
Monthly Patron e-newsletter
Invitation to station events with WNET hosts/producers
Invitation to WNET annual Gala
Invitation to Screening events
VIP tour of WNET headquarters
Quarterly DVD selections
On-air recognition as a Producer’s Circle donor, with a scroll displaying your name, bi-monthly around our evening news programming
Private lunch with WNET President and CEO

The tax deductible amount of your contribution is the amount donated in excess of $140.

OR CALL
TYSON FORD
AT 212.560.2828

President’s Circle $25,000 – $49,999

Attend our annual President’s Circle Dinner and be personally recognized on THIRTEEN.

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Invitations to Author Series events
Unlimited use of the Patron DVD Library
Listing in the donor honor roll
Exclusive travel opportunities
Patron Membercard and accompanying benefits, including 15% discount on Shop THIRTEEN
Monthly Patron e-newsletter
Invitation to station events with WNET hosts/producers
Invitation to WNET annual Gala
Invitation to Screening events
VIP tour of WNET headquarters
Quarterly DVD selections
Private lunch with WNET President and CEO
Invitation to the annual President’s Circle Dinner
On-air recognition as a President’s Circle donor with a message and spot displaying your name, 4x year around programming of your choice
Opportunity to have your gift presented as a challenge grant on-air

The tax deductible amount of your contribution is the amount donated in excess of $280.

or call
Carey Meltzer at 212.560.2752

Chairman’s Circle $50,000 – $99,999

On-air recognition on THIRTEEN eight times a year.

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Invitations to Author Series events
Unlimited use of the Patron DVD Library
Listing in the donor honor roll
Exclusive travel opportunities
Patron Membercard and accompanying benefits, including 15% discount on Shop THIRTEEN
Monthly Patron e-newsletter
Invitation to station events with WNET hosts/producers
Invitation to WNET annual Gala
Invitation to Screening events
VIP tour of WNET headquarters
Quarterly DVD selections
Private lunch with WNET President and CEO
Invitation to the annual President’s Circle Dinner
Opportunity to have your gift presented as a challenge grant on-air
On-air recognition as a Chairman’s Circle donor, with a message and spot displaying your name, 8x year around programming of your choice

The tax deductible amount of your contribution is the amount donated in excess of $280.

or call
Carey Meltzer at 212.560.2752

Visionary Circle $100,000 and above

Personal on-air recognition on THIRTEEN twelve times a year.

View Visionary Circle Benefits

Invitations to Author Series events
Unlimited use of the Patron DVD Library
Listing in the donor honor roll
Exclusive travel opportunities
Patron Membercard and accompanying benefits, including 15% discount on Shop THIRTEEN
Monthly Patron e-newsletter
Invitation to station events with WNET hosts/producers
Invitation to WNET annual Gala
Invitation to Screening events
VIP tour of WNET headquarters
Quarterly DVD selections
Private lunch with WNET President and CEO
Invitation to the annual President’s Circle Dinner
Opportunity to have your gift presented as a challenge grant on-air
On-air recognition as a Visionary Circle donor, with a message and spot displaying your name, 12x year around programming of your choice

The tax deductible amount of your contribution is the amount donated in excess of $280.

or call
Carey Meltzer at 212.560.2752