Major Giving
Our major donors are a visionary group of supporters who place a high value on the importance of trustworthy, independent journalism for Central Florida. These members are the foundation of it all, acting as major investors and ambassadors for Central Florida Public Media. Their gifts provide the critical resources that sustain current content, while also investing in future opportunities to expand, innovate, and adapt to our community’s changing needs.
Cornerstone Society members are a special group of friends who annually contribute $1,800 or more to Central Florida Public Media. By joining them, you too, can help enable Central Florida Public Media to expand its vision of excellence, develop new programs and projects, turn new ideas into reality and find innovative ways of serving you better.
Cornerstone Society members enjoy many benefits, which include private tours of our studios, special invitations to private events where you meet Central Florida Public Media staff, an annual VIP reception & dinner, and more.
Cornerstone Society members are recognized at the following levels:
Cornerstone – ($1,800 - $4,999)
Cornerstone Gold ($5,000 - $9,999)
Cornerstone Society members enjoy many benefits, which include private tours of our studios, special invitations to private events where you meet Central Florida Public Media staff, an annual VIP reception & dinner, and more.
Cornerstone Society members are recognized at the following levels:
Cornerstone – ($1,800 - $4,999)
Cornerstone Gold ($5,000 - $9,999)
The McKean Society is named in memory of Dr. Hugh F. McKean who served in 1970 as the inaugural chairman of our first community board of trustees.
Dr. McKean was a true philanthropist who championed public broadcasting’s educational potential. The McKean Society is a tribute to the vision and creativity of Dr. McKean.
Members of the McKean Society give $10,000 or more annually and have a profound impact on our ability to expand Central Florida Public Media’s vision of programming excellence.
Join the McKean Society and help Central Florida Public Media provide independent investigative journalism, in-depth and grassroots reporting and the kind of vigorous debate that is at the heart of our democracy.
McKean members enjoy many benefits, which include private tours of our studios, special invitations to private events where you meet Central Florida Public Media staff, an annual VIP reception & dinner, and more.
McKean Society members are recognized at the following levels:
-Visionary ($50,000 - $99,999)
-Luminary ($25,000 - $49,999)
-Benefactor ($10,000 - $24,999)
Dr. McKean was a true philanthropist who championed public broadcasting’s educational potential. The McKean Society is a tribute to the vision and creativity of Dr. McKean.
Members of the McKean Society give $10,000 or more annually and have a profound impact on our ability to expand Central Florida Public Media’s vision of programming excellence.
Join the McKean Society and help Central Florida Public Media provide independent investigative journalism, in-depth and grassroots reporting and the kind of vigorous debate that is at the heart of our democracy.
McKean members enjoy many benefits, which include private tours of our studios, special invitations to private events where you meet Central Florida Public Media staff, an annual VIP reception & dinner, and more.
McKean Society members are recognized at the following levels:
-Visionary ($50,000 - $99,999)
-Luminary ($25,000 - $49,999)
-Benefactor ($10,000 - $24,999)
The President’s Circle is Central Florida Public Media’s new model for sustaining independent journalism through visionary philanthropy.
This alliance brings together a select group of civic and philanthropic leaders who understand the lasting value of public media. Members make leadership investments of $100,000 or more, creating a permanent foundation for stability, innovation, and independence.
President's Circle Members enjoy private behind-the-scenes studio and newsroom tours at Central Florida Public Media and participate in annual President’s Circle Vision Sessions. Recognition includes prominent name placement on the President’s Circle Donor Wall (coming in 2026) and in the Annual Impact Report, along with quarterly personalized impact updates highlighting the journalism and innovation the gift sustains.
Members also receive priority invitations and VIP seating at Central Florida Public Media’s major receptions and celebrations, creating meaningful opportunities to engage with Central Florida Public Media leadership, journalists, and fellow philanthropic visionaries.
Presidents Circle members are recognized at the following levels:
- $100,000 and up
This alliance brings together a select group of civic and philanthropic leaders who understand the lasting value of public media. Members make leadership investments of $100,000 or more, creating a permanent foundation for stability, innovation, and independence.
President's Circle Members enjoy private behind-the-scenes studio and newsroom tours at Central Florida Public Media and participate in annual President’s Circle Vision Sessions. Recognition includes prominent name placement on the President’s Circle Donor Wall (coming in 2026) and in the Annual Impact Report, along with quarterly personalized impact updates highlighting the journalism and innovation the gift sustains.
Members also receive priority invitations and VIP seating at Central Florida Public Media’s major receptions and celebrations, creating meaningful opportunities to engage with Central Florida Public Media leadership, journalists, and fellow philanthropic visionaries.
Presidents Circle members are recognized at the following levels:
- $100,000 and up
McKean or Cornerstone Society
For more information about joining please contact:
Nicole Abbondandolo
Development Director
407-273-2300 ext. 111
nicole@cfpublic.org
President Circle
For more information about joining please contact:
Stephanie Ecklin
Director of Philanthropy
407-273-2300 ext. 135
secklin@cfpublic.org