The Gathering Fund
Supporting the Heart of Our Global Community
The Gathering Fund is LDEI’s refreshed Patron Program and an updated approach to voluntary giving—a warm, inclusive, and purpose-led program that helps make our Annual Conference possible. When Dames gather, we strengthen our global network, learn from one another, and create opportunities that extend far beyond a single weekend. This fund ensures that the Conference remains a vibrant, inspiring space for all.
Why The Gathering Fund Matters
• It supports world-class programming, speakers, and educational sessions.
• It strengthens connection between Chapters and the broader international network.
• It creates opportunities for more Dames to gather, grow, and be part of the LDEI community.
• It invites contributions at all levels—celebrating generosity of every size.
*For US donors, their participation is tax deductible.
Contribution Levels
Gathering Friend – $100
• Recognition in the Conference program and on-screen scroll.
• Thank-you listing in *the feast*.
Gathering Supporter – $250
• All Friend benefits.
• One (1) transferable raffle ticket.
Gathering Advocate – $500
• All Supporter benefits.
• One (1) entry into the 2027 Conference Registration Drawing
Gathering Champion – $1,000
• All Advocate benefits.
• Two (2) transferable raffle tickets.
• Two (2) entries into the Conference Registration Drawing.
Gathering Partner – $2,500
Ideal for Dames, Chapters, and Dame-owned businesses
• One (1) Conference Day Pass.
• Five (5) transferable raffle tickets.
• Social media cross-promotion for Dame-owned businesses (four per year).
Listing in the post-Conference of “the feast”.
Recognition at the Conference (program & on-screen acknowledgement).
Gathering Patron – $3,000
• One (1) full Conference registration
Five (5) transferable raffle tickets.
• ¼-page advertisement in *the feast*.
Gathering Benefactor – $5,000
• One (1) full Conference registration.
• Ten (10) transferable raffle tickets.
• ¼-page advertisement in two issues of *the feast*.
• Six (6) LDEI social media cross-promotions for Dame-owned businesses.
Who Can Participate?
The Gathering Fund is open to:
- Individual Dames
- LDEI Chapters
- Dame-owned businesses
Together, We Make the Magic of Gathering Possible
Every contribution supports the learning, inspiration, and community that define the LDEI Conference. No matter what level you choose to participate, your support helps bring our global sisterhood together.
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