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The Museum is a National Treasure and I love how it connects generations – it’s been a huge part of my life since childhood. My gift is a way to show my love of the game and its history.
Robert S. Crotty
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HALL OF FAME CHAMPIONS
Supporters of the Museum who donate a total of $5,000 or more within a calendar year will be recognized as a Hall of Fame Champion for a year. In recognition of their generosity, Champions enjoy access and invitations to exclusive baseball experiences throughout the year.
Baseball is more than just a game. It’s a family experience that connects generations. It’s an American tradition that holds a special place in the hearts and minds of fans, young and old. It’s the stories that donors and Members fondly share about their visits to Cooperstown, sometimes from decades ago. It’s the relationships forged, stories shared, cherished memories created. That’s baseball. And the team at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is working every day to preserve baseball history.
But the greatest moments and stories in baseball history can’t be preserved without your help. One way to stay involved is by becoming a Champion, a group of supporters who donate a total of $5,000 or more within a calendar year.
DIVISION CHAMPION
With an annual gift of $5,000 or more you will be recognized as a Division Champion.
Division Champions receive:
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Recognition as a Champion on the Museum’s donor wall.
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Recognition on the donor roster on the Museum's website.
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Subscription to Memories and Dreams magazine.
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A Champion card, which may be used to gain complimentary admission to the Museum for you and up to 5 guests when visiting Cooperstown.
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10% discount and free shipping on purchases from the Museum Store and online shop.
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Up to six complimentary Museum tickets that can be shared with friends and family each year.
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A private Special Experience or Guided Museum Tour each year.
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Hall of Fame Classic Weekend: priority access to all public events and the opportunity to attend an event with Hall of Famers during the Weekend.
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Hall of Fame Weekend: Champions will have the opportunity to attend an exclusive Champion event with a Hall of Famer and will enjoy premium reserved seating at the Induction Ceremony.
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Donor Appreciation Weekend: A special weekend dedicated to those who contribute to support the Museum including a reception in the Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery.
LEAGUE CHAMPION
With an annual gift of $10,000 or more you will be recognized as a League Champion.
League Champions receive:
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All Division Champion benefits.
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Concierge level service when planning a visit to Cooperstown.
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A private behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum's collection storage vault each year.
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Invitations to one or more additional Champion events.
A group of Champions attended a Hall of Fame Spring Training 2020 event in Arizona. With generous support from the Los Angeles Angels, a pregame experience was arranged for supporters, which included this photo opportunity with Shohei Ohtani. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
WORLD CHAMPION
With an annual gift of $25,000 or more you will be recognized as a World Champion.
World Champions receive:
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All Division Champion benefits.
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Concierge level service when planning a visit to Cooperstown.
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Up to two private behind-the-scenes tours of the Museum's collection storage vault each year.
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Invitations to all Champion events.
Additional events vary year-to-year and may include exclusive experiences such as:
- Cactus League Spring Training events.
- Grapefruit League Spring Training events.
- Donor Appreciation Weekend: An exclusive dinner with a Hall of Famer and other special guests.
- Opportunities to purchase Postseason and All-Star Game tickets.
HALL OF FAME CHAMPIONS
We extend our thanks to these Hall of Fame Champions, who support the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
CONTACT US
We are here to help. Please contact us with any questions or to make a gift today.
Ken Meifert Vice President, Sponsorship and Development
kmeifert@baseballhall.org or 607.547.0286
Jason Schiellack, Director of Membership and Annual Giving
jschiellack@baseballhall.org or 607.547.0230
MONTHLY GIVING
You can make a monthly gift through our Hall of Fame Heroes Campaign and help ensure that we continue to preserve the greatest moments in baseball history together.
Becoming a monthly donor is easy and budget friendly. A gift of ANY amount helps sustain the work we are doing every day to preserve the game.
LEGACY GIVING
One way that you can ensure that the memories of the game’s greatest moments and players are preserved for the next generation of passionate baseball fans is to make a legacy gift as part of your estate planning.
ENDOWMENT
Since opening its doors in 1939, the Hall has been well-managed and has operated on a break-even basis. Unlike other institutions of its stature, however, it has operated without the security of a significant endowment.
A robust endowment will preserve and build upon the foundation set by those who built this American treasure.
MONTHLY GIVING
You can make a monthly gift through our Hall of Fame Heroes Campaign and help ensure that we continue to preserve the greatest moments in baseball history together.
Becoming a monthly donor is easy and budget friendly. A gift of ANY amount helps sustain the work we are doing every day to preserve the game.
LEGACY GIVING
One way that you can ensure that the memories of the game’s greatest moments and players are preserved for the next generation of passionate baseball fans is to make a legacy gift as part of your estate planning.
ENDOWMENT
Since opening its doors in 1939, the Hall has been well-managed and has operated on a break-even basis. Unlike other institutions of its stature, however, it has operated without the security of a significant endowment.
A robust endowment will preserve and build upon the foundation set by those who built this American treasure.