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Producers Club

Producers Club members share the distinction of being KPBS' most generous annual contributors, giving $1,200 or more each year to strengthen the impact of public broadcasting. Producers Club members are the station’s most invested and engaged supporters, they are our ambassadors and counselors. They enable KPBS to expand its vision of excellence, develop new programs, and serve our communities. More importantly, they provide foundational support that enables our growth today and into the future.

CONTACT US

If you have questions regarding your Producers Club membership, please contact:

Niru Ramachandran
KPBS Public Broadcasting
  • Attention: Niru Ramachandran
  • 5200 Campanile Drive
  • San Diego, CA 92182-5400

Giving Levels

Producers Club (PC) members enjoy many unique opportunities:

  • By-invitation-only events with on-air personalities
  • Advance notice of upcoming projects and programs of special interest
  • Behind-the-scenes station tours and more
  • Additional Courtesies vary by level

Silver Level

$1,200-$2,499
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Includes these opportunities:

  • Producers Club license plate frame, KPBS Polo Shirt
  • Name recognition on kpbs.org/pc (if requested)

Gold Level

$2,500-$4,999
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All of Silver Level, plus:

  • On-Air thank you during KPBS radio pledge drive (if requested)
  • Private KPBS tour option and invitation to the General Manager's Annual Breakfast

Platinum Level

$5,000-$9,999
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All of Gold Level, plus:

  • Opportunities to have your gift used as a Producers Club Match during on-air campaigns.
  • Dinner with the General Manager and complimentary tickets to community and art events

Executive Level

$10,000 - $24,999
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All of Platinum Level, plus:

  • Exclusive invitations to upper level & Major Donor events
  • Your choice of Thank You Gift

Major Donor Level

$25,000+
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All of Executive Level plus:

  • On-Air spot (recognition on Radio, TV or Web.)
  • Invitation to NPR Weekend in Washington or the PBS Annual Conference, pre-event Meet & Greets with public media personalities
  • Option to designate your gift for a special initiative
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Upcoming Producers Club Events

Small crowd walking through the previous San Diego Festival of Books

KPBS San Diego Book Festival Producers Club Lounge

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10 AM
University of San Diego
Free
Let’s bring our community closer together through the shared experience of reading and discussing great books! The inaugural KPBS San Diego Book Festival on the University of San Diego campus is a free event for book lovers of all ages. Attendees will enjoy panel discussions with award-winning authors, activities, live entertainment, exhibitors including independent booksellers, and more. If you’re attending, please join us at our Producers Club member-only hospitality lounge where PC members can take a rest, find a cold soft-drink, a sweet snack and mingle with fellow PC members and KPBS staff. Add the code, "PC" at checkout to reserve your spot!
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Blue Logo that celebrates KPBS' 65th anniversary with the words; "65 years in San Diego" across the top

KPBS 65th Birthday Celebration with Amna Nawaz

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6 PM
Hangar 858
$165
This year, KPBS turns 65—a milestone that represents decades of trusted news, storytelling, and service to the San Diego community. We simply couldn’t have reached this moment without the support of people like you. We are pleased to extend a special invitation to join us in celebrating our 65th birthday featuring special guest, Amna Nawaz, Co-Anchor and Co-Managing Editor, PBS News Hour. This is more than an event—it’s a celebration of 65 years of public service in San Diego. It’s also a chance to invest in the next chapter of KPBS: one where truth matters, curiosity is encouraged, and every voice counts. Help fuel the next 65 years and advance our mission to reflect, connect, and inspire our community. Cost: $165 per ticket. RSVP by September 2, 2025.
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KPBS Producers Club
"I joined KPBS' Producers Club to support public broadcasting. The educational shows that my children grew up watching, and now my grandchildren, are very important to me. The programming, news and diverse community that KPBS supports is very impactful. Of course, all the classy events I enjoy attending are led by an awesome team that is kind and courteous. I encourage you to join today and make a difference! "
Nanda Mehta
Producers Club Committee President and Member
"I have been a member since I moved to San Diego in 2003. I will celebrate my 101st birthday on May 18. PBS is my favorite source of entertainment and education. There is no night during the week when I am not watching one or another program that opens new vistas for me."
Irving Tragen
PC Member
"When I went to a KPBS Producers Club event, I just walked in and felt at home. The people were wonderful, charming, we all shared the same interests. And I looked around and said, “I have found my people"
Linda Fisler
PC Member
"I have always been a fan of KPBS. My children grew up on Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers. I see all aspects of living in San Diego through KPBS. I have learned more about the city, about the areas around it, the people who live here. "
Zohreh Ghahremani
PC Member
"The Producers Club hosts special events for their members and we are able to attend receptions with the actors in a play or behind-the-scenes information from KPBS. It’s a great group of people. I smile when I say “Producers Club” because it’s so much fun!"
Julie Hatch
PC Member
"I have been a KPBS member for a long time, starting with just a basic membership in the early days until the kids all have finished college and we have more to contribute. I turn on the radio to KPBS whenever I'm driving and sometimes at home. I get my daily updates on the news both international and local. Thank you and keep up the good work."
Shannon Huang
PC Member
"I love the programming and the fact that Producers Club members have opportunities to gather together. What the Producers Club offers over and over are unique experiences."
Susan & Dennis Cook
PC Member
"Someone approached me to host a Producers Club event at a restaurant in Little Italy that I own. We did an event there. I was able to meet some of the other Producers Club members and really felt like I found my tribe."
Matt Spencer

Stay Engaged

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Producers Club gifts can be made from Donor Advised Funds, Stocks, or IRAs (Qualified Charitable Distributions or QCDs).

  • CONTACT US

    If you have questions regarding your Producers Club membership, please contact:

    Niru Ramachandran
    KPBS Public Broadcasting
    • Attention: Niru Ramachandran
    • 5200 Campanile Drive
    • San Diego, CA 92182-5400
  • TAX ID

    KPBS is a not-for-profit organization under Internal Revenue Code section 501 C(3). San Diego State University Research Foundation Federal Tax ID Number: 956042721

View all of our past in-person and virtual events

Other Ways To Give

  • Donor Advised Funds

    Giving to KPBS Public Media through your Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a simple and easy way to support the programs you love.

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  • IRAs (Qualified Charitable Distributions or QCDs)

    Contact your IRA custodian for directions on how to initiate the transfer. Here is a sample letter you can send.

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  • Stocks (Appreciated Securities)

    You may use securities to make your annual gift to KPBS, contribute a special gift, or to fund a charitable gift annuity or charitable trust.

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  • Employer Matching Gift

    Your contribution to KPBS may be doubled. Many local and national companies will match the charitable contributions of their current and retired employees.

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  • Sustaining Member Program

    Join the growing family of KPBS members who generously give monthly gifts to the station.

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  • Planned Giving

    If KPBS has made a meaningful difference in your life or that of your family, you can keep KPBS strong for future San Diegans through a planned gift. Anyone can make a planned gift and no gift is too small.

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  • Vehicle Donation Program

    Have an old vehicle taking up space in your driveway? Donate your car, truck, trailer, boat, RV, motorcycle, camper, off-road vehicle, plane, heavy equipment, farm machinery, and most other motorized vehicles to KPBS!

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  • Corporate Sponsorship

    Is your corporation interested in making a difference in San Diego? Become a KPBS Corporate Sponsor and tap the marketing power of public media.

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