Danforth Center membership gifts of all sizes help the Center and its scientists to achieve its global and regional mission. Our supporters financially support our efforts to feed the hungry and improving human health, preserve and renew the environment, and enhance our region as a world center of plant science. These annual gifts are among the Center's most valuable resources, for they provide the Center leaders with the flexible, unrestricted resources necessary to set its own priorities and respond to opportunities uncovered by its scientists. Members, regardless of level, give the gift of a sustainable future and receive special benefits including:

• Invitations to presentations, conferences and special events at the Danforth Center
• Danforth Center newsletters, publications and research reports
• Recognition in annual reports and selected publications

Membership Societies and Levels

The Donald Danforth Society
Center supporters providing annual fund gifts of $1,000 or more are valued members of the Donald Danforth Society. The society was founded to honor the tradition and philanthropic spirit of Donald Danforth, Sr., and Donald Danforth Jr. Society members who support the Center with an annual gift of $2,500 or above may participate in the “Lab Sponsor Program,” receiving annual invitations to a private lunch with leading scientists and inside perspective on their work.

Center Friends Center supporters providing annual fund gifts from $100 are designated as Center “Friends,” in recognition of their generosity.

Plant Science Patron:

• Platinum Patron: $100,000+
• Gold Patron: $50,000+
• Silver Patron: $35,000+
• Patron: $25,000+

Plant Science Benefactor:

• Platinum Benefactor: $20,000+
• Gold Benefactor: $15,000+
• Benefactor: $10,000+

Plant Science Pacesetter:

• Platinum Pacesetter: $9,000+
• Gold Pacesetter: $7,000+
• Pacesetter: $5,000+

Plant Science Ambassador:

• Platinum Ambassador: $4,500+
• Gold Ambassador: $3,500+
• Ambassador: $2,500+

Plant Science Partner:

• Platinum Partner: $2,000+
• Gold Partner: $1,500+
• Partner: $1,000+

• Underwriter: $500-$999
• Advocate: $250-$499
• Associate: $100-$249