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Leadership Giving

Buffalo Toronto Public Media operates with the support of our members, who are truly the backbone of the organization. Some members have the capability and interest in making Buffalo Toronto Public Media a priority in their philanthropy. These leaders are invested stakeholders whose annual support makes a dramatic impact on Buffalo Toronto Public Media operations.
 

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  • Drs. Phillip Glick and Drucy Borowitz (standing) along with Stephen Still and Terry Tucker (seated) enjoy meeting new President and CEO Tom Calderone (far left)

    Drs. Phillip Glick and Drucy Borowitz (standing) along with Stephen Still and Terrie Tucker (seated) enjoy meeting new President and CEO Tom Calderone (far left)

  • Raymond and Judy Volpe enjoy the Meet and Greet event with new President and CEO

    Raymond and Judy Volpe enjoy the Meet and Greet event with new President and CEO

  • Dr. Merilly Kuhn and James Kulwicki enjoy the Meet and Greet event with new President and CEO

    Dr. Merilly Kuhn and James Kulwicki enjoy the Meet and Greet event with new President and CEO

  • Philip and Marion Henderson enjoy the Meet and Greet event with new President and CEO

    Philip and Marion Henderson enjoy the Meet and Greet event with new President and CEO

  • Tom Calderone, President and CEO shares his vision for the future of Buffalo Toronto Public Media with leadership donors.

    Tom Calderone, President and CEO shares his vision for the future of Buffalo Toronto Public Media with leadership donors.

  • Donor Mary Wickett (right) and her friend enjoy the fall preview event.

    Donor Mary Wickett (right) and her friend enjoy the fall preview event.

  • Kathryn Larsen, VP of Broadcast shares what outlets provide programs for WNED PBS at the fall preview leadership event.

    Kathryn Larsen, VP of Broadcast shares what outlets provide programs for WNED PBS at the fall preview leadership event.

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Contact:

Lisa LaTrovato
Director of Leadership & Legacy Giving Programs
(716) 845-7031
llatrovato@wned.org

$10,000 or above
Chairman

President benefits plus:

  • A pair of complimentary tickets to all special events upon request

Join at the Chairman level now

 

$5,000 or more
President

Benefactor benefits plus:

  • Annual dinner with Buffalo Toronto Public Media President and CEO
  • Lunch with WNED Classical radio personality upon request
  • A day on the set of a local WNED PBS production upon request

Join at the President level now

$2,500 - $4,999
Benefactor

Leader benefits plus:

  • Annual lunch with Buffalo Toronto Public Media President and CEO
  • Invitation to be a part of live studio audience for televised election debate

Join at the Benefactor level now

$1,000 - $2,499
Leader

Founder benefits plus:

  • Station tours upon request
  • Invitation to luncheons

Join at the Leader level now 

$300 - $999
Founder

Benefits:

  • Leadership Report newsletter
  • Invitation to annual donor event and screening
  • Personal attention to your membership needs, with direct access to program director and manager

Join at the Founder level now.

Stephen Still

"WBFO is my source for trust and fairness and WNED PBS brings me fine entertainment television."

–Stephen Still, WNED PBS member Buffalo, NY and Toronto, Ontario
Mike and Edith Lorimer

"Our family prioritizes world science, history, arts and culture and community service. WNED PBS enhances our knowledge in all such areas."

–Mike and Edith Lorimer, WNED PBS members Toronto, Ontario

The Leadership Report

An exclusive update and insider’s look for members of Buffalo Toronto Public Media's Leadership and Legacy Giving Programs.

Spring 2023 Leadership Report