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.

Producers Club Member Listing

CONTACT US

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

Niru Ramachandran

Producers Club Specialist
(619) 594-2028
nramachandran@kpbs.org

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

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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

'Rocky Horror Picture Show' at Cygnet Theatre - Night 1- SOLD OUT

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6 PM

Old Town Theatre (Cygnet Theatre)

$20

Join the KPBS Producers Club members for the "Rocky Horror Show" at Cygnet Theatre. Enjoy a pre-show reception at 6 p.m. and the performance at 7 p.m. Purchase of a ticket gets you admission to a pre-show mixer hosted by KPBS on Wednesday Sept. 18, 2024 as well as the performance of "The Rocky Horror Show." Reception begins at 6 p.m. and performance begins at 7 p.m.Please note: There is limited ADA accessible seating available. Please request if needed.Cost: $20 per person. Space is limited and RSVP is required. If registering for a guest, please include their name in the registration. Due to the exclusivity of this event, we are regrettably not able to offer any refunds after the time of purchase. We thank you in advance for your understandingCygnet is remounting one of their audiences’ favorite shows! A satirical tribute to the science fiction and B-list horror movies of the 20th century, the show centers around two naïve lovers, Brad and Janet. Seeking shelter from a thunderstorm in an old castle, they find themselves thrust into the laboratory of mad scientist Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter and his motley crew. Stripped of inhibitions – and their clothes – Brad and Janet embark on a wild, unforgettable journey of pleasure and self-discovery. Reality, fiction, and camp collide in this mash-up of comics, rock and roll, and late-night horror flicks.

'Rocky Horror Picture Show' at Cygnet Theatre - Night 2- SOLD OUT

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 6 PM

Old Town Theatre (Cygnet Theatre)

$20

Join Producers Club members for "Rocky Horror Show" at Cygnet Theatre. Enjoy a pre-show reception at 6 p.m. and performance at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.Purchase of a ticket gets you admission to a pre-show mixer hosted by KPBS on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 as well as the performance of "The Rocky Horror Show." Reception begins at 6 p.m. and performance begins at 7 p.m.Please note: There is limited ADA accessible seating available. Please request if needed.Cost: $20 per person. Space is limited and RSVP is required. If registering for a guest, please include their name in the registration.Due to the exclusivity of this event, we are regrettably not able to offer any refunds after the time of purchase. We thank you in advance for your understandingCygnet is remounting one of their audiences’ favorite shows! A satirical tribute to the science fiction and B-list horror movies of the 20th century, the show centers around two naïve lovers, Brad and Janet. Seeking shelter from a thunderstorm in an old castle, they find themselves thrust into the laboratory of mad scientist Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter and his motley crew. Stripped of inhibitions – and their clothes – Brad and Janet embark on a wild, unforgettable journey of pleasure and self-discovery. Reality, fiction, and camp collide in this mash-up of comics, rock and roll, and late-night horror flicks.Learn more about the KPBS Producers Club

KPBS Public Matters: Insider's Look 2024 Election Conversation

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6 PM

KPBS Conrad Prebys Media Complex at Copley Center

Free

Join KPBS as we prepare for the 2024 election season and get a behind-the-scenes look at the work that we are doing to support civic engagement throughout San Diego. You will hear from KPBS about our new Public Matters initiative and how we are addressing the need for people to have their voice heard, participate in the democratic process, and engage in topics - even the ones that divide us - in order to move forward as a democracy with dignity and respect.You will hear directly from KPBS General Manager, Deanna Mackey, along with Amita Sharma, the newly named KPBS Public Matters Investigative Reporter, as we share clips, stories and previews of upcoming content, including a sneak peek of our One Small Step project.**Event for Producers Club members only. To learn more about Producers Club, click HERE**

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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

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

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CONTACT US

If you have questions regarding your Producers Club membership, please contact:
Niru Ramachandran
- Producers Club Specialist
- (619) 594-2028
- nramachandran@kpbs.org
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

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