BGR helps the greater New Orleans community understand how local government works and how it could work better.

As a member‑supported organization, BGR relies primarily on memberships to sustain our independence and impact. When you become a member, you help ensure that residents and policymakers alike have a complete view of the choices facing our city.

Thank you for supporting independent research for better local government.

Stay informed

• Digital copies of all BGR reports, emailed to you first
• The Daily Dispatch, BGR’s weekday email highlighting key public policy news
• A monthly member newsletter with updates on BGR’s research and organizational work

Stay connected

• Exclusive invitations to member webinars where BGR staff discuss recent findings
• Priority registration for BGR Breakfast Briefings, social events, and the Annual Luncheon

Help shape the work

• Public recognition of your support on BGR.org
• Opportunity to suggest topics for future research and events
• Opportunity to suggest candidates for BGR’s Board of Directors

The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and your membership contribution is tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.

If you have any questions, please contact Heather Sweeney, Director of Development, at hsweeney@bgr.org or (504) 525-1734.

You can learn more about our finances and accountability through our Candid and Charity Navigator profiles, as well as our IRS 990 forms (2024, 2023, 2022).

Thank you for supporting independent research for better local government.

Looking for other ways to support BGR? If you are planning year-end gifts to reduce your taxes, or a legacy gift for long-term community benefit, please consider The 1932 Club Planned Giving Program. BGR can work with you and your advisers on gifts of cash or stock, charitable distributions, bequests, and other options.

If you are new to BGR, these options make joining easy and accessible.

• Early Career (Under 30) - $60/year or $5/month
• BGR Supporter Welcome Rate (50% Discount) - $120 or $10/month for the first year

Each level includes the benefits of all previous levels, plus additional opportunities outlined below.

• BGR Supporter - $240+ or $20/month
• Research Corps - $600+ or $50/month
• Policy Enthusiast - $1,200+ or $100/mo. + (includes an invitation to an annual member appreciation breakfast and discussion with BGR’s President.)
• Municipal Monitor - $2,500+ per year (includes recognition in BGR member listings, including corporate logo placement.)
• Editors Frontline - $5,000+ per year (includes virtual “lunch and learn” presentation by BGR staff upon request)
• Presidents Roundtable - $10,000+ per year (includes annual one-on-one meeting with BGR’s President).
• Sustainers Circle - $25,000+ per year (includes recognition at the Annual Luncheon and one premium table)
• BGR Pacesetter - $50,000+ per year (includes on-site BGR presentation to an audience of your choice.)