Patrons Circle members represent donors who make annual contributions starting at $1,500 to fund education, scientific research, exhibits and plant conservation programs that celebrate the beauty of the desert and help our community care about it.
A benefit of Patrons Circle membership includes a schedule of programs designed especially for members, providing special access to the Garden’s exhibits, horticulturists, educators and scientists.
View the 2021-2022 calendar of events and experiences, published July 2021.
For information about Patrons Circle, please contact Kelsey Wolf-Donnay, Assistant Director of Philanthropy, Annual Giving at patronscircle@dbg.org or 480.481.8147.
Please note: Memberships may be made with monthly or quarterly payments as well as through gifts of stock. Double the impact of your gift and submit this donation to your employer (even if retired) for a matching gift. Benefits must be waived or will be withheld if a membership is funded with a donor-advised fund, family foundation or IRA contribution.
SAGUARO CIRCLE
$1,500 /ONE YEAR | $3,000 /TWO YEARS
Your Saguaro Circle membership includes these benefits:
- Unlimited member and guest admission
- Complimentary Senita Club gift membership for a family member, friend or business associate (upon request)
- Invitations to Patrons Circle educational programs and events
- Recognition in the Garden’s Annual Report and acknowledgement on the Desert Botanical Garden Honor Roll of Supporters Donor Wall at the Garden entry
- Two complimentary tickets to Las Noches de las Luminarias
- A 20 percent discount on Garden educational programs; a 10 percent discount on gift and plant shop purchases
- One free scooter rental per visit (based on availability)
- Invitations to exclusive trips, providing horticulture, wildlife and cultural experiences
- Reciprocal admission and discounts to more than 300 gardens, arboreta and conservatories
- Fair Market Value of annual benefits – $350
- Discounts on educational experiences, plant sales and Garden Shop purchases
CURATOR’S CIRCLE
$2500/ONE YEAR
Curator’s Circle Membership also includes these benefits:
- Year-round recognition on the website
- Invitation to a private event with Garden Executive Director
- Plus, all Saguaro Circle benefits
- Fair Market Value of annual benefits – $350
DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE
$5,000/ONE YEAR
Your Director’s Circle Membership also includes these benefits:
- Opportunity for a one-time, 20 percent discount on a Garden facility rental (upon request; excluding food, drink or rental items)
- Plus, all Curator’s Circle benefits
- Fair Market Value of annual benefits – $350
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE
$10,000 /ONE YEAR
Your Presidents’ Circle Membership also includes these benefits:
- Opportunity for a one-time, 50 percent discount on a Garden facility rental (upon request; excluding food, drink or rental items)
- Plus, all Curator’s Circle benefits
- Fair Market Value of annual benefits – $350
FOUNDER’S CIRCLE
$25,000/ONE YEAR
Your Founder’s Circle Membership also includes these benefits:
- Luncheon with Garden’s Board President and Executive Director
- Plus, all President’s Circle benefits
- Fair Market Value of annual benefits – $350
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
For information about Patrons Circle, please email membership@dbg.org or call the Membership Helpline at 480.941.3517.
