Alumni Donor Opportunities
Leadership Memphis thanks our Alumni for working together for the good of the community.
Everyone wants to be the best, and so it has been with every Leadership Memphis class since our founding in 1979. You were part of the Best Class Ever, but then, you already knew that. You also know a city is only as strong as its community leaders and that we must constantly endeavor to make Memphis a better place by supporting the development of more community leaders.
Leadership Memphis is celebrating our 45th Anniversary and will name the winner of the Sapphire Class competition in at the Leadership Awards & 45th Anniversary Celebration in March 2024. Help your class be THE BEST CLASS EVER by renewing your gift or making your first donation to support your class’ efforts. Your gift will ensure that generations to come will have the opportunity to experience Leadership Memphis as you did and continue the tradition of best-in-class leadership programming.
Leadership Memphis tuition accounts for only 55% of our operating expenses, leaving a 45% gap. We count heavily on our corporate and alumni sponsors to pay it forward each year – to give generously so that others can experience Leadership Memphis. Every tax-deductible contribution and sponsorship makes a difference, no matter the amount.
$5,000 and Above:
Community Leader – Benefits include, but are not limited to:
- 1 Table of 10 at the 16th Annual Multicultural Breakfast
- 1 Table of 10 at the Leadership Awards & 45th Anniversary Celebration
- Invitation to the Leadership Memphis Annual Alumni Holiday Party
- Invitation to the Leadership Memphis Graduation Reception
- Invitation to Leadership Memphis alumni networking events
- Acknowledgment at all Leadership Memphis Signature events
- Acknowledgment at all Leadership Memphis Executive and FastTrack classes
- Recognition on Leadership Memphis office digital donor display
- Recognition in Leadership Memphis/Volunteer Memphis social media channels
- Recognition on Leadership Memphis/Volunteer Memphis Website
- Recognition in Leadership Memphis newsletters and e-newsletters
Early Bird Benefit (Pledge before Oct. 31)*
- 1 Year Subscription to Memphis Magazine
$2,500 – $4,999
Power Leader – Benefits include, but are not limited to:
- 8 Seats at the 16th Annual Multicultural Breakfast
- Invitation to the Leadership Memphis Annual Alumni Holiday Party
- 8 Seats at the Leadership Awards & 45th Anniversary Celebration
- Invitation to the Leadership Memphis Graduation Reception
- Invitation to Leadership Memphis alumni networking events
- Recognition on Leadership Memphis office digital donor display
- Recognition on Leadership Memphis/Volunteer Memphis social media channels
- Recognition on Leadership Memphis/Volunteer Memphis Website
Early Bird Benefits (Pledge before Oct. 31)*
- 1 Year Subscription to Memphis Magazine
$1,000 to $2,499
Step Up Leader – Benefits include, but are not limited to:
- 4 Seats at the 16th Annual Multicultural Breakfast
- Invitation to the Leadership Memphis Annual Alumni Holiday Party
- 4 Seats at the Leadership Awards & 45th Anniversary Celebration
- Invitation to the Leadership Memphis Graduation Reception
- Invitation to Leadership Memphis alumni networking events
- Recognition on Leadership Memphis office digital donor display
- Recognition in Leadership Memphis/Volunteer Memphis social media channels
- Recognition on Leadership Memphis/Volunteer Memphis Website
Early Bird Benefits (Pledge before Oct. 31)*
- 1 Year Subscription to Memphis Magazine
$500 to $999
Ambassador – Benefits include, but are not limited to:
- 2 Seats at the 16th Annual Multicultural Breakfast
- Invitation to the Leadership Memphis Annual Alumni Holiday Party
- 2 Seats at the Leadership Awards & 45th Anniversary Celebration
- Invitation to the Leadership Memphis Graduation Reception
- Invitation to Leadership Memphis alumni networking events
- Recognition on Leadership Memphis office digital donor display
- Recognition in Leadership Memphis/Volunteer Memphis social media channels
- Recognition on Leadership Memphis/Volunteer Memphis Website
Early Bird Benefits (Pledge before Oct. 31)*
- 1 Year Subscription to Memphis Magazine
$250 to $499
Connector – Benefits include, but are not limited to:
- 1 Seats at the 16th Annual Multicultural Breakfast
- Invitation to the Leadership Memphis Annual Alumni Holiday Party
- 1 Seats at the Leadership Awards & 45th Anniversary Celebration
- Invitation to the Leadership Memphis Graduation Reception
- Invitation to Leadership Memphis alumni networking events
- Recognition on Leadership Memphis/Volunteer Memphis Website
Early Bird Benefits (Pledge before Oct. 31)*
- 1 Year Subscription to Memphis Magazine
$100 to $249
Innovator – Benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Invitation to the Leadership Memphis Annual Alumni Holiday Party
- Recognition on Leadership Memphis/Volunteer Memphis Website
Early Bird Benefits (Pledge before Oct. 31)*
- 1 Year Subscription to Memphis Magazine
$45 Sapphire Supporter
- Recognition on Leadership Memphis/Volunteer Memphis Website
Impacting the Future of Greater Memphis
Alumni Season Pass
Your donation will secure your seat(s) at these Leadership Memphis Events in 2023-2024 with your timely RSVP.**
- 16th Annual Multicultural Breakfast – Wednesday, November 1, 2023, The Guesthouse at Graceland
- Alumni Holiday Party – Monday, December 11, 2023, FedEx Event Center, Shelby Farms
- Leadership Memphis Awards & 45th Anniversary Celebration – Tuesday, March 5, 2024, Renasant Convention Center
- Leadership Memphis Graduation Reception – Thursday, April 25, 2024 – Botanic Gardens
- All-Alumni Festival – Saturday, June 1, 2024 – Shelby Farms – Hyde Park Pavillion
- Alumni Networking Events – Throughout Fiscal Year 24 – July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
*Note: Early Bird items are donated to LM
**Commensurate with sponsorship level