Trust Leadership Council
Trust Leadership council
“One of the things I’ve chosen to do [with my giving] is to remind people of the history and heritage of our country, and one of the best places to do that is the National Mall.
-David Rubenstein, Philanthropist, Co-Founder and Co-Chair, the Carlyle Group
ABOUT THE TRUST FOR THE NATIONAL MALL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
The Trust for the National Mall Leadership Council (TLC) serves as an ambassadorial society of leaders from across America connecting the National Mall and President’s Park to their communities and peers. TLC members are a trusted team of leaders building engagement and providing feedback to bolster the Trust’s mission to preserve, restore, and enrich the National Mall and President’s Park.
Current Members
John “Chip” and Sally Akridge
Sherrie Beckstead
Nancy Bryant and Jerry Taylor
Susan Eisenhower
David and Daphne Geanacopolous
Lanny and Susan Griffith
Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman
Robert Kettler
Robert and Arlene Kogod
Jacqueline B. Mars
Dan and Debbie McGinn
Cathy Merrill
Dave and Kirsten Pollin
Glenn and Suzanne Youngkin
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Recognition as a leader for the National Mall and President’s Park, helping to preserve, restore, and enrich the space, in Trust publications and website alongside peers from across America. Memberships can be individually based or shared between a couple.
Special recognition through the Trust’s monthly e-newsletter’s Philanthropist Profile section and annual report.
Invitations to the Council’s annual dinner and exclusive gatherings for recognition and networking opportunities with members, Trust Board of Directors and staff leadership, and to learn from nationally recognized historians.
Invitations to select Trust special events in Washington, DC, and other cities, with unique advance ticket purchase options.
Exclusive educational tours of the Trust’s projects, programs, and initiatives on the National Mall and President’s Park, including opportunities for passes to the Washington Monument.
“ The Trust helps us raise money, they help us bring volunteers in, and quite honestly, they help us be smarter. The work that they do - and enables us to do - is critically important to make sure that we present the National Mall in its best light for the American People.
-Jeffrey Reinbold, Superintendent of National Mall and Memorial Parks, National Park Service
MEMBERSHIP EXPECTATIONS
Contribute a minimum $25,000 annual, unrestricted gift.
Can be individually based or shared between a couple.
Serve as ambassadors of the Trust for the National Mall, helping to engage others in the mission, including hosting salon dinners and special events, making introductions to peers, and serving on specific campaign committees as desired.
Attend briefings about the Trust’s work. These briefings will include Trust leadership, stakeholders, and special guests.
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ABOUT THE TRUST FOR THE NATIONAL MALL
As the leading nonprofit, nonpartisan philanthropic partner of the National Park Service dedicated to restoring, preserving, and enriching the National Mall, the Trust brings expertise, private funding and in-kind support to time-sensitive restoration and sustainability projects, mobilizes volunteers and provides educational opportunities to ensure that the National Mall endures and evolves as a vibrant space for all. The Trust is also the philanthropic partner of President’s Park.*
*President’s Park is adjacent to the National Mall and includes the Ellipse, select areas of the White House grounds and Lafayette Square.
Join the Trust Leadership Council
The Trust for the National Mall Leadership Council (TLC) serves as an ambassadorial society of leaders from across America connecting the National Mall and President’s Park to their communities and peers. TLC members are a trusted team of leaders building engagement and providing feedback to bolster the Trust’s mission to preserve, restore, and enrich the National Mall and President’s Park.