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You directly enable us to educate, inspire, connect, and inform Greater Houston, while also keeping everyone in our community armed with instant emergency communication to help keep them safe and healthy. You have the power to give more where others may not. Your commitment and passion make Houston Public Media possible for yourself and everyone else. Thank you for your leadership!</p> <p class="gs-donate"><a href="https://donate.houstonpublicmedia.org/hpmf/studio-society"><svg aria-hidden="true" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 512 512"><path d="M438.1,85.3c-48.4-41.2-120.3-33.8-164.7,12L256,115.2l-17.4-17.9c-44.3-45.8-116.4-53.2-164.7-12 c-55.4,47.3-58.4,132.2-8.7,183.5L236,445.2c11,11.4,29,11.4,40,0l170.8-176.4C496.5,217.5,493.6,132.6,438.1,85.3L438.1,85.3z"></path></svg> Join Today</a></p> </section> <section> <h2>Giving Society</h2> <h3>Engagement Offerings</h3> <p class="gs-disclaim">In person events can be subject to cancellation based on pandemic conditions at the time.</p> </section> <article> <div id="gs-chart"> <div class="gs-chart-head"> <h2>Houston Public Media Giving Society Opportunities</h2> <p>Click on each offering to the right for a description</p> </div> <div class="gs-chart-head"> <h3>Recognition Online</h3> </div> <div class="gs-chart-head"> <h3>Concierge Service</h3> </div> <div class="gs-chart-head"> <h3>PBS Passport</h3> </div> <div class="gs-chart-head"> <h3>Station Tour</h3> </div> <div class="gs-chart-head"> <h3>A Toast to You Celebration</h3> </div> <div class="gs-chart-head"> <h3>Monthly Insider Communications</h3> </div> <div class="gs-chart-head"> <h3>Exclusive Access to Local Shows & Other Events</h3> </div> <div class="gs-chart-head"> <h3>Donor Experiences</h3> </div> <div class="gs-chart-head"> <h3>Recognition On-Air</h3> </div> <div class="gs-chart-head"> <h3>Quarterly Investor Call with the General Manager</h3> </div> <div class="gs-chart-head"> <h3>PBS Insider Experience</h3> </div> <div class="gs-chart-head"> <h3>NPR Collective</h3> </div>  <div class="gs-chart-level visionary-leader"> <h2>Visionary Leader</h2> <p>$25,000+</p> </div> <div class="gs-chart-entry heart"><a href="./offerings#online-recognition"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><use href="#hpm-gs-heart"></use><symbol id="hpm-gs-heart"><path 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xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><use href="#hpm-gs-heart"></use></svg></a></div> <div class="gs-chart-entry heart"><a href="./offerings#npr-collective" aria-label="npr-collective"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><use href="#hpm-gs-heart"></use></svg></a></div> <div class="gs-chart-entry heart"><a href="./offerings#npr-collective" aria-label="npr-collective"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><use href="#hpm-gs-heart"></use></svg></a></div> <div class="gs-chart-entry heart"><a href="./offerings#npr-collective" aria-label="npr-collective"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><use href="#hpm-gs-heart"></use></svg></a></div> <div class="gs-chart-level affinity-council-leadership"> <h2>Affinity Council Leadership</h2> <p>$15,000-$24,999</p> </div> <div class="gs-chart-entry heart"><a href="./offerings#online-recognition" aria-label="online-recognition"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" 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aria-label="private-screenings"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><use href="#hpm-gs-heart"></use></svg></a></div> <div class="gs-chart-entry heart"><a href="./offerings#onair-recognition" aria-label="onair-recognition"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><use href="#hpm-gs-heart"></use></svg></a></div> <div class="gs-chart-entry heart"><a href="./offerings#investor-call" aria-label="investor-call"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><use href="#hpm-gs-heart"></use></svg></a></div> <div class="gs-chart-entry heart"><a href="./offerings#npr-collective" aria-label="npr-collective"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><use href="#hpm-gs-heart"></use></svg></a></div> <div class="gs-chart-entry heart"><a href="./offerings#npr-collective" aria-label="npr-collective"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><use href="#hpm-gs-heart"></use></svg></a></div> <div class="gs-chart-entry empty"></div> <div class="gs-chart-entry empty"></div> <div class="gs-chart-level affinity-council-committee"> <h2>Affinity Council Committee</h2> <p>$10,000-$14,999</p> </div> <div class="gs-chart-entry heart"><a href="./offerings#online-recognition" aria-label="online-recognition"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><use href="#hpm-gs-heart"></use></svg></a></div> <div class="gs-chart-entry heart"><a href="./offerings#concierge-service" aria-label="concierge-service"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><use href="#hpm-gs-heart"></use></svg></a></div> <div class="gs-chart-entry heart"><a href="./offerings#toast-to-you" aria-label="toast-to-you"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><use href="#hpm-gs-heart"></use></svg></a></div> <div class="gs-chart-entry heart"><a href="./offerings#insider-communications" aria-label="insider-communications"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><use href="#hpm-gs-heart"></use></svg></a></div> <div class="gs-chart-entry heart"><a href="./offerings#exclusive-access" aria-label="exclusive-access"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><use href="#hpm-gs-heart"></use></svg></a></div> <div class="gs-chart-entry heart"><a href="./offerings#private-screenings" aria-label="private-screenings"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><use href="#hpm-gs-heart"></use></svg></a></div> <div class="gs-chart-entry heart"><a href="./offerings#onair-recognition" aria-label="onair-recognition"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><use href="#hpm-gs-heart"></use></svg></a></div> <div class="gs-chart-entry heart"><a href="./offerings#npr-collective" aria-label="npr-collective"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><use href="#hpm-gs-heart"></use></svg></a></div> <div class="gs-chart-entry heart"><a href="./offerings#npr-collective" aria-label="npr-collective"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><use href="#hpm-gs-heart"></use></svg></a></div> <div class="gs-chart-entry empty"></div> <div class="gs-chart-entry empty"></div> <div class="gs-chart-entry empty"></div> <div class="gs-chart-level affinity-council"> <h2>Affinity Council</h2> <p>$5,000-$9,999</p> </div> <div class="gs-chart-entry heart"><a href="./offerings#online-recognition" aria-label="online-recognition"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><use href="#hpm-gs-heart"></use></svg></a></div> <div class="gs-chart-entry heart"><a href="./offerings#concierge-service" aria-label="concierge-service"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><use href="#hpm-gs-heart"></use></svg></a></div> <div class="gs-chart-entry heart"><a href="./offerings#toast-to-you" aria-label="toast-to-you"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><use href="#hpm-gs-heart"></use></svg></a></div> <div class="gs-chart-entry heart"><a href="./offerings#insider-communications" aria-label=""><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><use href="#hpm-gs-heart"></use></svg></a></div> <div class="gs-chart-entry heart"><a href="./offerings#exclusive-access" aria-label="exclusive-access"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><use href="#hpm-gs-heart"></use></svg></a></div> <div class="gs-chart-entry heart"><a href="./offerings#private-screenings" aria-label="private-screenings"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><use href="#hpm-gs-heart"></use></svg></a></div> <div class="gs-chart-entry heart"><a href="./offerings#private-screenings" aria-label="private-screenings"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><use href="#hpm-gs-heart"></use></svg></a></div> <div class="gs-chart-entry heart"><a href="./offerings#private-screenings" aria-label="private-screenings"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 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