The California Association of REALTORS® recognizes and appreciates those members that take the next step and become a RAF Major Donor. Below is a description of the various levels of participation. 

Voluntary RAF Fundraising Recognition Levels

Voluntary $49 Annual Contribution:   A wonderful place to start.  Thank you for your contribution.

True Cost of Doing Business:   $148 Annual Contribution

·          New RAF pin given upon initial contribution

·          New ribbon annually

·           Invitation to C.A.R.'s annual Capitol Reception held during Legislative Day in Sacramento.

Major Donor Levels

California Silver Bear:   $449 Annual Contribution

·          New Silver Bear pin given upon initial contribution

·          New ribbon annually

·          Invitation to C.A.R.'s annual Capitol Reception held during Legislative Day in Sacramento

·          Invitation to Major Donor Reception during C.A.R.’s Fall Meetings

Chartered California Golden "R" (NAR Sterling “R”):  $449 Annual Contribution

This program is no longer available as of December 2011.

N.A.R. Sterling "R":   $1,000 Initial Contribution and $1,000 Annually

·          NAR Sterling "R" pin given upon initial investment from NAR

·           Invitation from NAR to attend their special functions during NAR meetings

·           New ribbon given annually from C.A.R.

·           Invitation to C.A.R.'s annual Capitol Reception held during Legislative Day in Sacramento

·          Invitation to C.A.R.'s annual Major Donor Reception held during the fall C.A.R. meetings

N.A.R. Crystal "R":   $2,500 Initial Contribution and $1,500 Annually 

·          NAR Crystal "R" pin given upon initial investment from NAR

·           Invitation from NAR to attend their special functions during NAR meetings

·          New ribbon annually from C.A.R.

·          Invitation to C.A.R.'s annual Capitol Reception held during Legislative Day in Sacramento

·          Invitation to C.A.R.'s annual Major Donor Reception held during the fall C.A.R. meetings

N.A.R. Golden "R":   $5,000 Initially and $2,000 Annually.  $449 Annual Renewal for Chartered NAR Golden "R's" prior to 01.01.02.  

·          NAR Golden "R" pin given upon initial contribution  from NAR 

·           Invitation from NAR to attend their special functions during NAR meetings

·          New ribbon annually from C.A.R.

·          Invitation to the C.A.R.'s Capitol Reception held during Legislative Day in Sacramento

·          Invitation to C.A.R.'s annual Major Donor Reception during the fall C.A.R. meetings

C.A.R. President Circle Club:  Lifetime voluntary contribution of $1,000 to the REALTOR® Action Fund will receive their first President Circle pin to be updated when each $1,000 milestone is reached

 (up to $10,000).  

 Lifetime contributors exceeding $10,001 will receive a new gold RAF President Circle Pin.

V.I.P. C.A.R. President's Circle Club:  (Lifetime contribution of $10K and current RAF contributors)

Personalized C.A.R. Gold President's Circle Card to include the following benefits:

·          Designated VIP bar at C.A.R. receptions

·          Priority seating at Legislative Day/Expo luncheons (Advanced payment required for C.A.R. luncheons

·          Guaranteed reservation at host hotel for all C.A.R. meetings (Advanced reservation with standard processing fee required)

·          10% discount on the REBS course “Tech On Demand.”

Hall Of Fame:  Lifetime contributors exceeding $25,001 will receive a commemorative RAF crystal paperweight to reflect their monumental contribution! 
 

Contribution Balance :
If you would like a current list of members   that are eligible for a President Circle pin, or if you have any questions, please contact:

Lindsey Gieck
Phone: (916) 492-5210
Fax:  (916) 492-5292
Email: lindseyg@car.org