Midcoast Villager Patrons | The Midcoast Villager (Powered by Donorbox)

Become a Patron of the Midcoast Villager

Local news needs local champions – support the essential work of the Midcoast Villager. Your support sustains our newsroom of seasoned journalists and strengthens the Villager as a community institution providing trusted reporting, cultivating the next generation of local journalists, and telling the stories that help our communities thrive.

$1,500 | Partner Level Benefits

Annual print and digital subscription to the Midcoast Villager
10% off at the Villager Cafe and the Inn at Camden Place
Two Special Onscreen Event tickets to Strand Theatre
Two tickets to the Points North monthly documentary screening series at Strand Theatre
Special event invitations from the Midcoast Villager and from our partner institutions
Free admission to all Villager Collective events
Recognition on our website and in our Impact Report

$2,500 | Supporter Level Benefits

All $1,500 Partner level member benefits, plus:

Private tour for up to four guests of the Villager newsroom followed by lunch in Villager Cafe with our publisher
Two tickets to a concert at Bay Chamber Concerts
Special invitations to small-group discussions and VIP after parties with visiting authors, academics, or public figures
Recognition on our website, in our impact report and
on our donor wall

$5,000 | Benefactor Level Benefits

All $2,500 Supporter level member benefits, plus:

Special invitation to a VIP event hosted by the Villager and a partner organization
Invitations to intimate salon-style conversations in private homes
Behind-the-scenes curated tours and events with authors, artists, and local celebrities
Invitation to our Annual Impact Report Briefing showing how your support made a difference
Recognition on our website, in our Impact Report, on our donor wall and in one print edition of the Midcoast Villager

$10,000+ | Founders Circle Benefits

All $5,000 Benefactor level member benefits, plus:

Opportunity to host a group of up to eight guests at the Villager Cafe for breakfast or lunch
Private tour for two guests at CMCA with the director or curator
Early access to special events, retreats, and other exclusive gatherings hosted by the Midcoast Villager
Exclusive updates on reporting projects made possible by philanthropy
Quarterly “State of the Villager” updates with leadership
Preferred recognition on our website, in our Impact Report, on our donor wall and in two print editions of the Midcoast Villager

$25,000 | Local News Champions Circle

All $10,000 Benefactor level member benefits, plus:

Opportunity for a private tour to see the Villager get printed at our press in Portland
Full Islandport Press book suite
Reserved seating at all Villager events
Early access to major announcements, initiatives, and reporting projects
Premium recognition prominently on our website, in our Impact Report, on our donor wall and in two print editions of the Midcoast Villager.

Leave a Legacy

Ensure the future of local news with a legacy gift.

Some supporters choose to make a legacy gift—an enduring expression of their belief in strong local journalism. Including the Midcoast Villager in your estate plans helps protect independent reporting and keeps community stories alive for generations. Please reach out to us to discuss a legacy gift.

Please contact Anna Sideris (asideris@midcoastvillager.com) or Jeff Howland (jeff@midcoastvillager.com) with any questions about our Patrons program or Legacy giving options.