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Leadership Society Donation

The Heritage Foundation Leadership Society

Members of the Leadership Society are a passionate group of donors, who are committed to stewarding the soul of Williamson County. They are community leaders who inspire their friends and colleagues to continually care for historic spaces, treasured landmarks, and cherished local businesses.

Please consider joining this exceptional group of patrons whose core mission support helps the Heritage Foundation address areas of greatest need. In recognition of their generosity, Leadership Society members are invited to engage with the Foundation’s mission through exclusive experiences and preservation activities.

To learn more about the Foundation and its Leadership Society, contact Cynthia Stielow at (615) 591-8500 x122 or email cstielow@williamsonheritage.org. She would be happy to provide you with more information about how funds are used, and what you can expect from your membership with the Society, and answer any questions you may have.

To make an easy and secure online donation, use the form below or if you prefer to mail in your payment, send it to:

The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN
112 Bridge Street
Franklin, TN 37064

Levels of Annual Giving

$1,000 – $2,499

Support the Heritage Foundation and it’s philanthropic commitment to Williamson County, plus receive:

  • Heritage Foundation membership
  • Annual Report recognition
  • Heritage Ball ticket pre-sale opportunity
  • Invitation to Heritage Foundation Home Tours
  • Invitation to Heritage Foundation Member Reception

$2,500 – $4,999

Includes all the benefits from the Patron level plus:

  • Heritage Foundation memberships (2 total)

$5,000 – $9,999

Includes all the benefits from the Explorer level plus:

  • Heritage Foundation memberships (4 total)
  • Access to Franklin Theatre pre-sale ticket offers.

$10,000 – $24,999

Includes all the benefits from the Innovator level plus:

  • Access to a personal Franklin Theatre ticket concierge.

$25,000 – $49,999

Includes all the benefits from the Founder level plus:

  • Heritage Foundation memberships (6 total)
  • Private tour of Heritage Foundation properties
  • Complimentary lunch with the CEO at the Old Jail, Franklin Grove, or The Franklin Theatre’s green room
  • Two complimentary tickets to the Heritage Ball Patron’s Party

$50,000 +

Includes all the benefits from the Historian level plus:

  • Heritage Foundation memberships (8 total)
  • 4 complimentary tickets to the Heritage Ball

$1,000 – $2,499

Support the Heritage Foundation and it’s philanthropic commitment to Williamson County, plus receive:

  • Heritage Foundation membership
  • Annual Report recognition
  • Heritage Ball ticket pre-sale opportunity
  • Invitation to Heritage Foundation Home Tours
  • Invitation to Heritage Foundation Member Reception

$2,500 – $4,999

Includes all the benefits from the Patron level plus:

  • Heritage Foundation memberships (2 total)

$5,000 – $9,999

Includes all the benefits from the Explorer level plus:

  • Heritage Foundation memberships (4 total)
  • Access to Franklin Theatre pre-sale ticket offers.

$10,000 – $24,999

Includes all the benefits from the Innovator level plus:

  • Access to a personal Franklin Theatre ticket concierge.

$25,000 – $49,999

Includes all the benefits from the Founder level plus:

  • Heritage Foundation memberships (6 total)
  • Private tour of Heritage Foundation properties
  • Complimentary lunch with the CEO at the Old Jail, Franklin Grove, or The Franklin Theatre’s green room
  • Two complimentary tickets to the Heritage Ball Patron’s Party

$50,000 +

Includes all the benefits from the Historian level plus:

  • Heritage Foundation memberships (8 total)
  • 4 complimentary tickets to the Heritage Ball

Matching gifts

Have you recently made a gift, purchased a membership, or volunteered with us? Many companies match their employees’ gifts and volunteer time. Check with your employer to see if they will double your impact!

Gifts of Securities

If you have highly appreciated stock or mutual fund shares, we encourage you to consider these assets for your gift to the Heritage Foundation. A charitable gift of stock or mutual fund shares may offer several benefits to you and the Foundation. Click the arrow to learn more.

Charitable Giving Questions

If you have questions about becoming a member of the Leadership Society or would like to discuss your charitable giving to the Heritage Foundation, contact:

Cynthia Stielow
Chief Advancement Officer
(615) 591-8500
cstielow@williamsonheritage.org

Donor Privacy Policy

Heritage Foundation of Williamson County is committed to respecting the privacy of donors. The types of donor information that it collects and maintains are as follows:

  • Contact information: name, address, telephone number and email address
  • Giving information
  • Information on events attended, publications received and special requests for program information
  • Information provided by the donor in the form of comments and suggestions

Heritage Foundation uses donors’ information to understand their interests in its mission and to update them on the organization’s plans and activities. It is shared with staff, board members, volunteers and consultants only on a “need-to-know” basis. Heritage Foundation also assures donors that their names and addresses will not be shared with any third party unless permission has been granted. Donors should contact Heritage Foundation to have their names removed from any mailings. If you have comments or questions about Heritage Foundation’s donor privacy policy, please email giving@williamsonheritage.org or call (615) 591-8500.