{"id":131417,"date":"2017-02-12T19:02:27","date_gmt":"2017-02-13T01:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milwaukeenns.org\/?page_id=131417"},"modified":"2025-09-26T13:31:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T18:31:05","slug":"watchdog-club","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/milwaukeenns.org\/watchdog-club\/","title":{"rendered":"Join the Watchdog Club or Leadership Circle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-light-gray-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\">Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service is an independent division of Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit news organization dedicated to journalism that makes the communities of Wisconsin strong, informed and connected. Generous donors giving $1,000 or more automatically become members of our Watchdog Club or Leadership Circle. <a href=\"https:\/\/wisconsinwatch.org\/about\/\">Read more about our organization and mission.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wisconsin needs strong local journalism.<\/strong> Just like public libraries and community centers, local news is a part of the fabric of a vibrant community.<strong> <\/strong>When you give to one of Wisconsin Watch\u2019s newsrooms, you\u2019re helping us report on the issues that matter to everyday life and a strong, connected democracy <em>\u2014<\/em> from education to public health, local government, criminal justice and beyond. Your support ensures that communities across the state have access to accurate, timely and deeply reported news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The<\/strong> <strong>Watchdog Club and Leadership Circle <\/strong>are a special community of individuals, families and local businesses believing in the power of investigative journalism to make Wisconsin stronger. These are Wisconsin Watch\u2019s most loyal and generous annual donors, united by a shared commitment to truth, transparency and civic responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why your support matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Strong, informed, and connected communities start with trusted journalism.<\/strong> Our mission is simple but urgent: <em>News that serves\u2014using journalism to make the communities of Wisconsin strong, informed and connected. <\/em>But we can\u2019t do it without you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you join the Watchdog Club or Leadership Circle, you\u2019re investing in journalism that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strengthens communities<\/strong> by exposing the root causes of complex problems and elevating local voices.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Informs Wisconsinites<\/strong> with trusted, nonpartisan reporting that helps residents make better decisions for themselves, their families and their neighbors.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Connects people<\/strong> by shining light on shared challenges and solutions across urban, rural and tribal communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your support ensures that powerful, independent reporting remains a public service\u2014not a commodity\u2014and that all Wisconsinites, regardless of ZIP code, have <strong>free<\/strong> access to the information they need to thrive. Every gift at this level directly fuels the reporting that informs policy, sparks dialogue and empowers citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"521\" width=\"782\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wisconsinwatch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6557739-medium-782x521.jpg?resize=782%2C521&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1307832\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>From left: Wisconsin Watch CEO George Stanley and chief revenue officer Lauren Fuhrmann talk to donors Wendy Fearnside and Bruce Meier during a Wisconsin Watch Watchdog Club reception at the AC Hotel in Madison, Wis<\/em>. <em>(Joe Timmerman \/ Wisconsin Watch)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"521\" width=\"782\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wisconsinwatch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6557715-medium-782x521.jpg?resize=782%2C521&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1307834\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Lau Christensen, left, and Bea Christensen, middle, talk to Wisconsin Watch co-founder Dee Hall during a Wisconsin Watch Watchdog Club reception at the AC Hotel in Madison, Wis. <em>(Joe Timmerman \/ Wisconsin Watch)<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Member levels and benefits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Watchdog Club<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Annual gift of $1,000 or more<br><\/strong>Join a network of changemakers who believe that local investigative reporting is essential to a vibrant state and a healthy democracy. As a Watchdog Club member, you\u2019ll receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Invitations to intimate \u201cbehind the story\u201d events with our reporters and national journalism leaders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exclusive briefings and newsroom updates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognition as a valued supporter of Wisconsin Watch\u2019s mission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Past guest speakers include:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/by\/walt-bogdanich\">Walt Bogdanich<\/a>&nbsp;(The New York Times),&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/author\/caitlin-dickerson\/\">Caitlin Dickerson<\/a>&nbsp;(The Atlantic, formerly NYT) and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/people\/jonathan-oconnell\/\">Jonathan O\u2019Connell<\/a>&nbsp;(The Washington Post).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-variation-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wisconsinwatch.fundjournalism.org\/pledge\/?campaign=701Pj00000gHveUIAS&amp;amount=1000&amp;frequency=yearly\" style=\"background-color:#ffdc5e\">Join the Watchdog Club<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you prefer to join via a check donation, our secure mailing address is: <br>WCIJ Inc.\/Wisconsin Watch (either will work), PO Box 88166, Milwaukee, WI 53288-8166.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"leadershipcircle\"><strong>Leadership Circle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Annual gift of $5,000 or more<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Leadership Circle members take their commitment to the next level, helping us tackle ambitious investigations, expand multimedia storytelling and grow our training programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to all Watchdog Club benefits, Leadership Circle members receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recognition as a cornerstone supporter shaping the future of nonprofit journalism in Wisconsin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A private lunch and newsroom tour with CEO George Stanley and Wisconsin Watch staff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invitations to exclusive Leadership Circle gatherings with journalism leaders and thought partners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-variation-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wisconsinwatch.fundjournalism.org\/pledge\/?campaign=701Pj00000gHxGQIA0&amp;amount=5000&amp;frequency=yearly\" style=\"background-color:#ffdc5e\">Join the Leadership Circle<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you prefer to join via a check donation, our secure mailing address is: <br>WCIJ Inc.\/Wisconsin Watch (either will work), PO Box 88166, Milwaukee, WI 53288-8166.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Watchdog Club was founded in 2017 to bring our most engaged supporters closer to the work they make possible. It has helped grow Wisconsin Watch into a more resilient, trusted voice in Wisconsin media, built on the belief that truth drives progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your giving supports a full year of public service journalism and builds a legacy of accountability and transparency that will inform Wisconsinites for generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-light-gray-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"782\" width=\"782\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wisconsinwatch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Anna_January_sqA-782x782.jpg?resize=782%2C782&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1283540\" style=\"width:150px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Questions? <\/strong><br>Please reach out to Anna January, director of philanthropy, at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ajanuary@wisconsinwatch.org\">ajanuary@wisconsinwatch.org<\/a>&nbsp;or (608) 910-0665 for more information. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Thank you to our Watchdog Club members<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Adam Balin and Karin Mahony &nbsp;\u2022&nbsp; Judith Bentley &nbsp;\u2022&nbsp; Linda Bernhardt &nbsp;\u2022 Ann Brill &nbsp;\u2022 Eileen Burke &nbsp;\u2022 Ms. Courtney Byelich \u2022 Dr. Marcus and Sheila Cohen \u2022 Betty and Corkey Custer \u2022 James Danky and Christine Schelshorn \u2022 Brian Davis and Deborah Umstead \u2022 Dr. Jean Espenshade \u2022 Mark and Sara Eversden \u2022 Don Ferber \u2022 Barbara Frank \u2022 Lewis Friedland and Stacey Oliker \u2022 Christopher and Erin Glueck \u2022 Andrew and Dee Hall \u2022 Dr. Philip and Janet Hasler \u2022 Jean Henderson \u2022 Tania Ibarra \u2022 &nbsp;&nbsp;Vince Jenkins and Stefanie Moritz \u2022 Margaret Jones and David Linton \u2022 L Jesse Kaysen and Nevin Olson \u2022 Drs. Douglas and Martha Lee \u2022 Walter Lethem and Mary Matthias \u2022 Charles Lewis and Pam Gilbert \u2022 Peter and Jill Lundberg \u2022 Richard Luxton \u2022 Roberto Michel and Karen Lincoln Michel \u2022 Regina Millner \u2022 Jack and Bonnie Mitchell \u2022 Brad Niemcek and Sharon Murphy \u2022 Dr. Elizabeth Neary \u2022 Carol O&#8217;Leary \u2022 Peters Family Foundation \u2022 Brook Soltvedt and David Nelson \u2022 George and Pam Stanley \u2022 Susan Troller Cosgrove and Howard Cosgrove \u2022 Michael Vinson \u2022 Thomas Warren and Anna Marie Benander Warren \u2022 Judith Werner \u2022 Brian Wielgus \u2022 Roger and Kristi Williams<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Thank you to our Leadership Circle<\/strong><br><br>American Journalism Project \u2022 American Press Institute \u2022 Arnold Ventures \u2022 Ascendium Education Group \u2022 Bader Philanthropies, Inc. \u2022 Bernard and Audre Rapoport Foundation \u2022 Borealis Philanthropy \u2022 Mary Burke \u2022 Lau and Bea Christensen \u2022 Emerson Collective and Silicon Valley Community Foundation \u2022 Karl and Angela Farnung \u2022 Wendy Fearnside and Bruce Meier \u2022 Deirdre Garton \u2022 Greater Green Bay Community Foundation \u2022 Greater Milwaukee Foundation \u2022 International Fact-Checking Network at Poynter Institute for Media Studies, Inc. \u2022 Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) \u2022 Jampart Charitable Trust \u2022 The Joyce Foundation \u2022 The Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation, Inc. \u2022 Barbara Johnson \u2022 The Kelben Foundation \u2022 The Kingsbury Family Fund \u2022 David and Madeleine Lubar \u2022 Marquette University, Diederich College of Communication \u2022 Microsoft \u2022 Poynter Institute \u2022 Press Forward \u2022 Pro Publica, Inc \u2022 The Reva &amp; David Logan Foundation \u2022 Report For America \u2022 Scripps Howard Fund, Roy W. 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