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Join the President’s Club!

Becoming a member of the President’s Club at Strawbery Banke Museum is more than just a title — it’s an invitation to be part of something special. This exclusive group of donors helps drive our mission forward, ensuring the Museum thrives for everyone to enjoy.

As a member of the President’s Club, you’ll have the chance to connect with fellow supporters and meet Strawbery Banke’s leadership team in a relaxed, social setting. It’s a fantastic way to share your passion for history and culture while building relationships with others who care about the Seacoast community.

Your generous contributions as part of the President’s Club provide vital support that allows us to tackle our most pressing needs. This unrestricted funding helps us keep the Museum vibrant and accessible, ensuring it continues to be a treasured resource for all.

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Your Leadership Matters.

As a member of the President’s Club, you are Strawbery Banke Museum’s most important supporter of budget-relieving, unrestricted annual giving. Your gift is a tangible investment in our mission, making possible the daily operations that keep our doors open, our programs running, and our historic buildings preserved. By providing flexible funding, you ensure the Museum has the resources it needs to meet its challenges head-on, now and in the future.

Joining the President’s Club is a powerful statement of your belief in the Museum’s mission, and your leadership helps us preserve the history that defines our community. Thank you for making a difference!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The President’s Club is Strawbery Banke Museum’s highest level of membership within the Annual Fund and Membership Program. It recognizes individuals who make significant leadership gifts of $1,000 or more in unrestricted support. This crucial funding provides flexible, budget-relieving resources that sustain the Museum’s daily operations, programming, and preservation efforts.

  • President’s Club members are key contributors to the Strawbery Banke Fund, the Museum’s annual giving program. Their unrestricted gifts allow the Museum to cover essential expenses such as staffing, program development, and maintenance of historic buildings. These donations ensure the Museum can remain open, offer high-quality educational experiences, and address unforeseen challenges.

  • To join, simply make an annual leadership gift of $1,000 or more to the Strawbery Banke Fund. Gifts can be made online, by mail, or through personal arrangements with the Museum’s development team. Membership is active for one year from the date of your donation.

  • The President’s Club offers four membership levels:

    • Cooper’s Society: $1,000–$2,499

    • Weaver’s Society: $2,500–$4,999

    • Mast Society: $5,000–$9,999

    • Building Community Society: $10,000+

    Each level comes with a unique set of benefits, with higher levels offering more exclusive access and perks.

  • Yes, your contribution to the Strawbery Banke Fund is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You will receive a receipt for your donation, which includes information about the tax-deductibility of your gift.

  • Your unrestricted gift to the President’s Club directly supports the Museum’s most critical needs. This includes funding for educational programs, preservation of historic buildings, staffing, and general operational costs. Unrestricted gifts give the Museum the flexibility to address immediate needs and seize opportunities as they arise.

  • While all Museum members contribute to its success, the President’s Club is reserved for those who make leadership-level gifts. These gifts provide the highest level of budget-relieving support and are critical for the Museum’s long-term sustainability. President’s Club members receive special recognition and unique benefits not available at lower membership levels.

  • The Strawbery Banke Fund is the Museum’s annual giving program and the most important source of flexible funding. Contributions to the Fund support the day-to-day operations of the Museum, making it possible to preserve and share our community’s rich history. President’s Club members are the primary supporters of this Fund through their leadership gifts.

  • President’s Club gifts are unrestricted, meaning they provide the Museum with the flexibility to direct funds to the areas of greatest need. This ensures that your donation has the maximum impact, allowing the Museum to allocate resources efficiently to meet both current and unexpected challenges.

  • President’s Club members can opt-in for a free Smithsonian Affiliates Membership, which includes benefits such as a one-year subscription to Smithsonian Magazine, free admission to select Smithsonian museums, and discounts on Smithsonian merchandise. Simply indicate your preference to opt in when joining the President’s Club, and you will receive additional information about these benefits.

  • For more information or assistance with joining the President’s Club, please contact Strawbery Banke Museum at  603.433.1100 or development@sbmuseum.org.