Become a Founders Circle Member
The Pride Center's Leadership Giving Society
Lead. Connect. Transform. Inspire
The Founders Circle is built on four enduring pillars—Leadership, Community, Impact, and Legacy. Together, these values reflect a commitment to strengthening The Pride Center today while ensuring a vibrant, inclusive future for generations to come.
Leadership
Members lead by example, investing in The Pride Center’s long-term strength and sustainability. Their generosity inspires others to give, volunteer, and advocate for our community.
Community
Founders Circle members create meaningful connections across generations, identities, and experiences. Together, they build a stronger, more inclusive LGBTQ+ South Florida.
Impact
Every investment creates measurable change—from expanding health and wellness services to supporting older adults, transgender services, women with pride, arts and culture, and community outreach.
Legacy
Founders Circle members help preserve our history while ensuring future generations have a thriving, welcoming place to call home. Their support creates lasting impact beyond today.
Your annual membership directly supports more than 70 programs and services that strengthen health, wellness, active aging, advocacy, arts and culture, support groups, and community connection throughout South Florida.
As a Founders Circle member, you’ll enjoy exclusive events, insider access, meaningful recognition, and opportunities to connect with fellow community leaders—all while making a lasting investment in the future of LGBTQ+ South Florida.
Together, we don’t just support The Pride Center—we shape its future.
Founders Circle Membership Comparison
| Benefits | Advocate | Champion | Visionary | Catalyst | Pinnacle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,200 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $10,000 | $20,000+ | |
| Founders Circle cocktail receptions for household plus two guests | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Priority invitations to select programs and community conversations | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated Founders Circle email updates | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Social media recognition | ✓ | ✓ | Featured spotlight | Featured spotlight | Premier recognition |
| Recognition at major signature events | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Premier |
| Complimentary Binglo admissions | 2 annually | 2 annually | Unlimited for 2* | Unlimited for 2* | Unlimited for 2* |
| Open bar at Binglo | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wicked Manors VIP admissions | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Hard Rock Drag Show Brunch admissions | — | 1 GA with priority seating | 2 VIP with priority seating | 4 VIP with priority seating | 6 VIP with premier seating |
| Annual State of the Center briefing with CEO and leadership | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Featured donor spotlight in newsletter and social media | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Commemorative engraved brick | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Premier recognition on all Founders Circle materials | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Dedicated email to 12,000+ subscribers featuring member or company | — | — | — | — | 1 annually |
| Luncheon with CEO, Board Chair and invited community leaders | — | — | — | — | Twice annually |
| Priority sponsorship and naming-opportunity discussions | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Presenting-supporter recognition for one Founders Circle event or exclusive member experience, where appropriate | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Opportunity to host or co-host an intimate donor cultivation gathering | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Honorary sponsorship of one eligible program event in honor or memory of a loved one | — | — | — | — | 1 annually |
* Unlimited Binglo admission applies to two people; one must be the Founders Circle member.
Founders Circle Membership Levels
$1,200 annually | $100/month
Become part of a community of changemakers committed to ensuring every LGBTQ+ person has a place to belong.
Benefits
- Invitations for your household plus two guests to exclusive Founders Circle cocktail receptions
- Priority invitations to select Pride Center programs and community conversations
- Recognition on social media outlets
- Two complimentary Binglo admissions annually
- Dedicated Founders Circle email updates featuring impact stories and upcoming opportunities
$2,500 annually | $208/month
Help expand vital programs while receiving special recognition for the impact your generosity makes possible.
- Everything in Advocate, plus:
- Recognition at major Pride Center signature events
- Two VIP admissions to Wicked Manors ($250+ value)
- One General Admission seat at Hard Rock Drag Show Brunch with priority seating ($175+ value)
- Annual State of the Center briefing with CEO and Center leadership
$5,000 annually
Visionary members are leaders whose generosity fuels innovation and long-term growth.
- Everything in Champion, plus:
- Two VIP seats at Hard Rock Drag Show Brunch with priority seating ($500+ value)
- Unlimited Binglo admission for two (One must be the Founder member)
- Open bar at Binglo
- Featured donor spotlight in newsletter and social media
- Commemorative engraved brick
$10,000 annually
Catalyst members provide transformational leadership that strengthens the future of LGBTQ+ South Florida.
- Everything in Visionary, plus:
- Two additional VIP seats for Hard Rock Drag Show Brunch with priority seating (4 seats total, $1,100+ value)
$20,000+ annually
Pinnacle members represent The Pride Center’s most committed philanthropic partners, providing transformational leadership that shapes the future of LGBTQ+ South Florida.
Everything included at the Catalyst level, plus:
- Premier recognition as a Pinnacle member on all Founders Circle materials
- One annual dedicated email to 12,000+ subscribers featuring you/your company
- Two additional VIP seats for the Hard Rock Drag Show Brunch with premier seating (6 seats total, $1,600+ value)
- VIP access for four guests at Wicked Manors
- Bi-annual luncheon with the CEO, Board Chair, and invited community leaders
- Priority sponsorship and naming opportunity discussions for major initiatives and campaigns
- Recognition as a presenting supporter of one Founders Circle event or exclusive member experience (where appropriate)
- Invitation to host or co-host an intimate donor cultivation gathering with Pride Center leadership
- Opportunity for naming recognition as the honorary sponsor of one community program in honor or memory of a loved one
- Each year, Pinnacle members may dedicate one eligible Pride Center program event in honor or memory of an individual. The honoree will be recognized in program materials, on event signage (where applicable), and during the program presentation.
Recognizing significant in-kind support
Honorary Founder recognition is extended to individuals and businesses whose meaningful in-kind contributions help advance The Pride Center’s mission and work.
Recognition Benefit
- Invitations to Founders Circle events
Honorary Founder is a recognition category for in-kind donors and is not a paid Founders Circle membership level. Additional Founders Circle benefits are not included.
- Invitations to Founders Circle events
Find Out More:
For more information on Founders Circle membership, contact
Rebecca D’Amico, Director of Development, at RDAmico@PrideCenterFlorida.org
or by calling (954) 463-9005 ext. 105.
Join Founders Circle
The Founders Circle comprises our most generous contributors, who pledge $1,200 or more annually to support our operations. They serve as the foundation of our organization enabling The Pride Center to continue serving the community through its critically needed programs and services.
The Founders Development Committee has devised a series of networking events, underwritten and/or hosted by local enterprises or individuals. These gatherings aim to attract professionals and entrepreneurs keen on discovering more about The Pride Center and network with current Founders Circle members. Should you wish to host a Founders reception, serve on the Founders Development Committee, or join the Founders Circle, kindly reach out to Rebecca D’Amico, Director of Development, at 954.463.9005 ext. 105 or rdamico@pridecenterflorida.org.