Friends of the First Amendment Society

When you give to the Freedom Forum Institute, you are making a powerful commitment to increasing public understanding of the importance of a free press and the First Amendment.

The Friends of the First Amendment Society is the Freedom Forum Institute’s premier giving society for donors who contribute $1,000 or more each year.

See a list of members here. Large print and Braille versions of the list are available by calling 202/292-6557.

Benefits and Privileges

All invitations are good for two guests, unless otherwise noted.

Advocate Level ($1,000)

Member admission benefits to hundreds of Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) participant museums across the U.S. and Canada (view the list of participating museums here)
Priority seating at Freedom Forum programs
Recognition on our website
Access to invite-only VIP events hosted by the Freedom Forum
Personalized service through the Friends Society concierge line
Special donor updates that show you are making a difference
Exclusive updates and discounted ticket offers available only to Friends Society members
Exclusive quarterly reports from your Friends Advisory Council
Access to educational resources that help you advance our First Amendment work
Opportunity to preview and attend a webinar releasing the annual State of the First Amendment Survey before it is released to the public

Supporter Level ($2,500)

Enjoy all of the above benefits plus:

Invitation to the “On the Scene” program, an exclusive visit to an institution in and around D.C. for an insider look at the First Amendment, hosted by media experts
A complimentary dual program membership to share as a gift

Ambassador Level ($5,000)

Enjoy all of the above benefits plus:

Opportunity to meet and talk directly with First Amendment experts and scholars
Recognition in printed programs during Freedom Forum events
Invitation to the Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in Media dinner and ceremony

Defender Level ($10,000)

Enjoy all of the above benefits plus:

Opportunity to attend a luncheon with Freedom Forum leadership and our Free Spirit Scholars during the annual Free Spirit Conference

For more information or to join by phone, please contact Cecelia Cizek at 202/292-6557, or [email protected].

Benefits subject to change.

The Freedom Forum Institute is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Donations to the Freedom Forum Institute are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.