Levels & Benefits

Board of Governors

$50,000 minimum annual investment


As a member of the Board of Governors, individuals receive:

  • A position on the Hawthorn Board of Directors (subject to board approval)
  • An automatic position on the Executive Committee for the Hawthorn Board of Directors
  • A vote on all matters pertaining to official Hawthorn Foundation business
  • Priority consideration when public officials seek Missouri business leaders to accompany them as ambassadors on Hawthorn Foundation-funded trade missions
  • An invitation to attend all Hawthorn Foundation meetings and events
  • Priority consideration for service on the Missouri Partnership Board of Directors
  • Regular newsletter updates regarding Hawthorn Foundation business and timely economic news
  • Annual report detailing the Foundation's year to date activities
  • Invitations to any special receptions with state leaders prior to events and meetings
  • Guest of honor status at the Hawthorn Board meetings and events
  • Publicity opportunities with Hawthorn advertising

 

Sustaining Board Member

$25,000 minimum annual investment


As a Sustaining Board Member, individuals receive:

  • A position on the Hawthorn Board of Directors (subject to board approval)
  • An automatic position on the Executive Committee for the Hawthorn Board of Directors
  • A vote on all matters pertaining to official Hawthorn Foundation business
  • Priority consideration when public officials seek Missouri business leaders to accompany them as ambassadors on Hawthorn Foundation-funded trade missions
  • An invitation to attend all Hawthorn Foundation meetings and events
  • Priority consideration for service on the Missouri Partnership Board of Directors
  • Regular newsletter updates regarding Hawthorn Foundation business and timely economic news
  • Annual report detailing the Foundation's year to date activities
  • Invitations to any special receptions with state leaders prior to events and meetings
  • Publicity opportunities with Hawthorn advertising

 

Board Membership Level

$10,000 annual investment


As a Board Member, individuals receive:

  • A position on the Hawthorn Board of Directors (subject to board approval)
  • An position on the Executive Committee with elected officer status for the Hawthorn Board of Directors
  • A vote on all matters pertaining to official Hawthorn Foundation business
  • Consideration when public officials seek Missouri business leaders to accompany them as ambassadors on Hawthorn Foundation-funded trade missions
  • An invitation to attend all Hawthorn Foundation meetings and events
  • Priority consideration for service on the Missouri Partnership Board of Directors
  • Regular newsletter updates regarding Hawthorn Foundation business and timely economic news
  • Annual report detailing the Foundation's year to date activities
  • Invitations to any special receptions with state leaders prior to events and meetings
  • Publicity opportunities with Hawthorn advertising

Board membership may also be granted to a consortium of businesses, economic development groups or individuals. The consortium will have one vote.

 

Associate Membership for Businesses

$5,000 annual investment


As an Associate Member, benefits include:

  • Consideration when public officials seek Missouri business leaders to accompany them as ambassadors on Hawthorn Foundation-funded trade missions
  • An invitation to attend all Hawthorn Foundation meetings and events
  • Regular newsletter updates regarding Hawthorn Foundation business and timely economic news
  • Annual report detailing the Foundation's year to date activities
  • Publicity opportunities with Hawthorn advertising

 

Community Development Organizations

$1,000 or in-kind membership annual investment


Benefits include:

  • An invitation to attend all Hawthorn Foundation meetings and events
  • Regular newsletter updates regarding Hawthorn Foundation business and timely economic news
  • Annual report detailing the Foundation's year to date activities
  • Publicity opportunities with Hawthorn advertising

 

Individual Membership

$1,000 annual investment


Members receive:

  • An invitation to attend all Hawthorn Foundation meetings and events
  • Regular newsletter updates regarding Hawthorn Foundation business and timely economic news
  • Annual report detailing the Foundation's year to date activities