Membership & Donations
For the last 28 years, Preservation Ohio has worked to preserve, protect and promote architectural and historic resources through advocacy, communication and education. This work has always relied on the generosity of those committed Ohioans willing to give of their time, talents and money.
Joining Preservation Ohio means much more than just being a “number.” Your membership also makes a statement that the preservation of Ohio’s history is a priority for you, and should be for Ohio statewide. Your membership dollars stay in our state and work for Ohio communities and Ohio residents. To obtain a glimpse of what Preservation Ohio accomplishes with your membership dollars – please click here to read our list of achievements over the last 12 months.
We are currently conducting our Fall membership drive here at Preservation Ohio. Any membership obtained between October 15 and December 31, 2009 will be good throughout 2009 and all of 2010! You will also receive a brand-new 2009 Ohio’s Most Endangered Historic Sites membership card – the only way to obtain one! Each depicts one of Ohio’s most important historic resources which faces an uncertain future.
There are two ways to join:
1 – Online membership form and payment. Choose membership level and press “Join Now.” Please be sure to fill out address and e-mail (if you prefer e-mail contact) on the payment form for our membership records. Please also note that online payment is made to “Ohio Preservation Alliance, Inc.,” the corporate name of Preservation Ohio.
2 – By contacting us by E-mail at info@preservationohio.org or via telephone at (614) 437-8393 and requesting a membership form.
Memberships are available at the following rates:
$35 Individual
$60 Family
$100 Organization
$125 Individual Gold
$250 Patron
$250 Corporate (For-Profit Business)
$1,000 Cornerstone
$2,500+ Heritage Leader
In most cases membership dues may be tax deductible. A special rate for students (with proof of enrollment) and seniors over the age of 65 is available upon request; contact the office for details.
Membership Benefits. Following is a list of benefits for each level of Preservation Ohio membership. Be sure to check the “Chapters & Affiliates” page for benefits of that membership program.
All Preservation Ohio Members enjoy:
* Membership card (see above)- * Access to the Preservation Ohio Member Resource Center, coming soon to The Ohio Preservation Network
- * Discounts on Preservation Ohio workshops, seminars and events
- * All Preservation Ohio online and print publications
- * Discounts on Ohio Classic Properties listings
- * Priority technical assistance and “action alerts” about endangered properties
Additional Benefits per Membership Level:
- *Family — All of the above benefits for up to three family members
- *Organization — All of the above benefits for up to three members of the organization
- *Individual Gold — In addition to the above – one gift Individual membership, a subscription to Old House Journal, Victorian Homes or Ohio Magazine, recognition in Preservation Ohio publications and invitations to exclusive events
- *Patron – All of the above with two gift Individual Memberships, a limited edition Preservation Ohio tote bag, and an invitation to a behind-the-scenes tour
- *Cornerstone – All of the above with three gift Individual Memberships, a limited edition Preservation Ohio tote bag, an invitation to a behind-the-scenes tour, and two passes for free attendance at all Preservation Ohio events, workshops and Ohio’s Preservation Conference
- *Corporate (For-Profit) – All of the Benefactor level benefits and a listing and link on the Preservation Ohio website(s)
- *Heritage Leader — All of the above with five gift Individual Memberships, a limited edition Preservation Ohio tote bag, an invitation to a behind-the-scenes tour, three passes for free attendance at all Preservation Ohio events and workshops and a standing invitation to all Preservation Ohio Board meetings.
Donations
It would be impossible to overestimate the importance that donations play in making the work of Preservation Ohio possible. Such donations have directly led to Preservation Ohio’s ability to be involved in working with local preservation groups and organizations, which in turn has resulted in the preservation of important historic resources.
Your end-of-year donation will allow us to take promote the benefits of historic preservation – creating sustainable communities that provide opportunities for investment while maintaining a true sense of place – to a wider area of the state. As a corporation recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, your donation to Ohio Preservation Alliance, Inc. is also tax-deductible to the extent recognized by law.
To make a donation for the work of Preservation Ohio, please click below.
