MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS
Ducks Unlimited contributors are classified in the following categories:
YOUTH MEMBERSHIPS
GREENWINGS JUNIOR GREENWING A contributor under the age of 12, who contributes $10 or more annually, is eligible for a Junior Greenwing membership and will receive the Puddler magazine, a Greenwing membership card and a Greenwing membership decal. When the Junior Greenwing reaches the age of 12, he or she will be eligible as a Senior Greenwing.
SENIOR GREENWING A contributor between the ages of 12 and 18, who contributes $10 or more annually, is eligible for the Senior Greenwing membership and will receive the Ducks Unlimited magazine, a Greenwing membership card and a Greenwing membership decal. When the Senior Greenwing reaches their 18th birthday, he or she is eligible for full Ducks Unlimited membership and is no longer eligible for a Greenwing membership.
LEGACY GREENWING A contributor under the age of 18 who makes a one-time, single payment contribution of $200 is eligible for a Legacy Greenwing membership if this intention is noted on the application or the dinner list. A Legacy Greenwing receives (based upon their age and until they turn 18) all of the benefits accorded a Junior and a Senior Greenwing plus a specially-designed lapel pin. After turning 18, the Legacy Greenwing will receive an adult DU membership until he/she turns 21 years of age.
All Greenwing membership applications, including those on dinner lists, must include the member's date of birth.
ADULT MEMBERSHIPS
REGULAR MEMBER A person contributing $25 but less than $250 is classified as a "Regular Member." A Regular Member receives a year's subscription to the Ducks Unlimited magazine, a membership card, and a window decal.
SPONSOR A person who makes annual donations of $250 but less than $5000 is classified as a Sponsor. Each new Sponsor receives a personalized certificate designed for framing, plus listing in the Annual Report. A bronze lapel pin, changing in design each year is presented to contributors of $250 to $499. A silver-plated lapel pin, changing in design each year, is presented to contributors of $500 to $999. A gold-plated lapel pin is presented to contributors of $1,000 to $4,999. These items are in addition to the Ducks Unlimited Sponsor membership card, a subscription to Ducks Unlimited magazine, and a Sponsor decal. MAJOR SPONSORS With your Major Sponsor pledge or upgrade, you are making a leadership commitment to help ensure our continent’s wetland and waterfowl habitat for future generations. In addition to receiving the DU magazine, all Major Sponsors are recognized with a handsome lapel pin/pendant and decal signifying their Major Sponsor level, a listing in DU’s Annual Report and an engraved plaque upon completion of their pledge.
LIFE SPONSOR A $10,000 pledge or contribution of cash, securities, or approved tangible gifts.
Pledge Payment Options: • Commitment payable within a 4-year period – gifts may be designated to a specific project • Commitment payable within a 7-year period – gifts are unrestricted and may not be designated to a specific project
GRAND SLAM LIFE SPONSOR A Life Sponsor commitment to Ducks Unlimited, Inc., Ducks Unlimited Canada, and Ducks Unlimited de Mexico. Ducks Unlimited, Inc. will administer gifts for both Ducks Unlimited Canada and Ducks Unlimited de Mexico, but each country provides its own symbols of recognition. Gifts are made according to the following schedule:
Ducks Unlimited, Inc.…………... $10,000 U.S. Ducks Unlimited Canada ………….. $10,000 CDN within a 4-year period (paid in U.S. dollars according to current exchange rates) Ducks Unlimited de Mexico ……… $2,000 U.S. within a 1-year period
DIAMOND LIFE SPONSOR A $20,000 pledge or contribution of cash, securities, or approved tangible gifts.
Pledge Payment Options • Original Diamond Life Sponsor commitment payable within a 4 or 7 - year period. • Upgrade to Diamond Life Sponsor commitment payable within a 4-year or 7 year period. (Only pledges payable within a 4 year period may be designated to a specific project.)
SPONSOR IN PERPETUITY A $30,000 pledge or contribution of cash, securities, or approved tangible gifts.
Pledge Payment Options: • Original Sponsor in Perpetuity commitment payable within a 4 or -7-year period. • Upgrade to Sponsor in Perpetuity commitment payable within a 4-year or 7 year period. (Only pledges payable within a 4 year period may be designated to a specific project.)
DIAMOND SPONSOR IN PERPETUITY A $40,000 pledge or contribution of cash, securities or approved tangible gifts.
Pledge Payment Options: • Original Diamond Sponsor in Perpetuity commitment payable within a 4 or -7- year period. • Upgrade to Diamond Sponsor in Perpetuity commitment payable within a 4-year or 7 year period. (Only pledges payable within a 4 year period may be designated to a specific project.)
HERITAGE SPONSOR A $50,000 pledge or contribution of cash, securities, or approved tangible gifts.
Pledge Payment Options: • Original Heritage commitment payable within a 10 year period. • Upgrade to Heritage Sponsor commitment payable within a 4- year or 7 year period. (Only pledges payable within a 4 year period may be designated to a specific project.)
DIAMOND HERITAGE SPONSOR A $75,000 pledge or contribution of cash, securities or approved tangible gifts.
Pledge Payment Options: • Original Diamond Heritage commitment payable within a 10 year period. • Upgrade to Diamond Heritage commitment payable within a 10- year period. BENEFACTOR ROLL OF HONOR A $100,000 pledge or lifetime contribution of cash, securities, or approved tangible gifts.
Donors accumulating $100,000 in contributions without a pledge are automatically recognized as Benefactors. Includes a permanent listing on the Benefactor’s Roll of Honor at National Headquarters
A Benefactor Roll of Honor pledge is payable within a 10 year period.
LEGACY A $250,000 pledge or lifetime contribution of cash, securities, or approved tangible gifts. Donors accumulating $250,000 in contributions without a pledge are automatically recognized as Legacy Sponsors Includes a permanent listing on the Legacy Sponsor Plaque at National Headquarters.
A Legacy pledge is payable within a 10 year period.
GOLD LEGACY SPONSOR A $500,000 pledge or lifetime contribution of cash, securities, or approved tangible gifts.
Donors accumulating $500,000 in contributions without a pledge are automatically recognized as Gold Legacy Sponsors. Includes a permanent listing on the Gold Legacy Sponsor Plaque at National Headquarters.
A Gold Legacy Sponsor pledge is payable within a 10 year period.
PLATINUM LEGACY SPONSOR A $750,000 pledge or lifetime contribution of cash, securities, or approved tangible gifts.
Donors accumulating $750,000 in contributions without a pledge are automatically recognized as Platinum Legacy Sponsors Includes a permanent listing on the Platinum Legacy Sponsor Plaque at National Headquarters.
A Platinum Legacy Sponsor pledge is payable within a 10 year period.
DIAMOND LEGACY SPONSOR A $1,000,000 pledge or lifetime contribution of cash, securities, or approved tangible gifts.
Donors accumulating $1,000,000 in contributions without a pledge are automatically recognized as Platinum Legacy Sponsors. Includes a permanent listing on the Diamond Legacy plaque at National Headquarters.
A Diamond Legacy Sponsor pledge is payable within a 10 year period.
B. AUTOMATIC MEMBERSHIP PAYMENT PROGRAM
In addition to one time payments and pledge payments, payments for membership at Sponsor and higher membership levels may be made using automatic debits from the member’s bank account or credit card. Monthly Funds Transfer and Debit Enrollment Forms are included in the Banquet Kit for this purpose. Additional Monthly Funds Transfer and Debit Enrollment Forms may be requested from your Regional Director. An example of this form is included at this end of this section.