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Benefits at the BGR Young Advocate Level

An introductory rate for young professionals and students. Young Advocates are invited to BGR Social, a Board and Membership networking event.

They enjoy the same benefits as the BGR Supporter level ($250), including:

● Advance notice of BGR Breakfast Briefings

● Public recognition of support on the BGR website

● Digital copies of all BGR reports and releases

● The Daily Dispatch, BGR’s weekday email roundup of news articles on key public policy issues

● Membership in a nationally-recognized governmental research organization, with an established record of improving local government

Benefits at the Welcome Rate Level

New members may join at a $100 introductory rate for the first year, renewing at the BGR Supporter Level ($250).

They enjoy all the benefits of the BGR Supporter level, including:

● Advance notice of BGR Breakfast Briefings

● Public recognition of support on the BGR website

● Digital copies of all BGR reports and releases

● The Daily Dispatch, BGR’s weekday email roundup of news articles on key public policy issues

● Membership in a nationally-recognized governmental research organization, with an established record of improving local government

Benefits at the BGR Supporter Level

This is our baseline level of membership, providing essential support to maintain our independence.

BGR Supporters enjoy the following member benefits, including:

● Advance notice of BGR Breakfast Briefings

● Public recognition of support on the BGR website

● Digital copies of all BGR reports and releases

● The Daily Dispatch, BGR’s weekday email roundup of news articles on key public policy issues

● Membership in a nationally-recognized governmental research organization, with an established record of improving local government

Benefits at the Research Corps Level

Research Corps Members enjoy all benefits of the BGR Supporter level, PLUS

Invitations to PubPolicy and other gatherings, whether in person or virtual, where BGR discusses issues of the day in a casual setting.

Benefits at the Policy Enthusiast Level

Policy Enthusiast Members enjoy all benefits of the Research Corps level, PLUS

Advance distribution of The Daily Dispatch, BGR’s weekday email roundup of news articles on key public policy issues

Benefits at the Municipal Monitor Level

Municipal Monitor Members enjoy all benefits of the Policy Enthusiast level, PLUS

An invitation to the annual With Gratitude event, a celebration of BGR’s funders and a first look at the new work plan

Benefits at the Editor’s Frontline Level

Editor’s Frontline Members enjoy all benefits of the Municipal Monitor level, PLUS

Advance distribution of PolicyWatch, BGR’s periodic commentary on current policy developments pertaining to existing BGR work, and inclusion of their corporate logo in the donor listing on the BGR website and visibility in published materials, webinars and forums, through physical or online banners and listings.

Benefits at the President’s Roundtable Level

President’s Roundtable Members enjoy all benefits of the Editor’s Frontline level, PLUS

An exclusive invitation to the annual President’s Update and Work Plan Presentation, where BGR’s President and senior research staff will explain BGR’s current work, provide a preview of research topics on the horizon, and invite roundtable discussion.

Benefits at the Sustainers’ Circle Level

Sustainers’ Circle Members enjoy all benefits of the President’s Roundtable level, PLUS

Prominent recognition at the BGR Annual Luncheon, one Annual Luncheon table and exclusive participation in any small group gatherings with the Annual Luncheon speaker. Sustainers’ Circle Members also receive exclusive invitation to the Annual President’s Forum, a small group policy discussion with BGR’s President and senior research staff.

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