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.
REALTOR® Action Fund
Your $148 contribution includes a new RAF pin given upon initial contribution, a new ribbon is given to a member annually and an invitation to C.A.R.'s annual Capitol Reception held during Legislative Day in Sacramento.
Major Donor Levels
California Silver Bear (formerly known as California Sterling "R")
$449 Contribution Annually - New Silver Bear pin given upon initial contribution, a new ribbon given to a member annually and an invitation to C.A.R.'s annual Capitol Reception held during Legislative Day in Sacramento.
California Golden "R" (At this level, you will also be a NAR Sterling "R")
$1,549 Initial Contribution and $449 Annually - California Golden "R" pin given upon initial investment, a new ribbon given to a member annually, an invitation to C.A.R.'s annual Capitol Reception held during Legislative Day in Sacramento and an invitation to attend C.A.R.'s annual Golden "R" Reception held at the fall C.A.R. meeting.
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, a new ribbon given to a member annually from C.A.R., an invitation to C.A.R.'s annual Capitol Reception held during Legislative Day in Sacramento, and an invitation to C.A.R.'s annual Golden "R" 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, a new ribbon given to a member annually from C.A.R., an invitation to the C.A.R.'s Capitol Reception held during Legislative Day in Sacramento, and an invitation to C.A.R.'s annual Golden "R" Reception held during the fall C.A.R. meetings.
C.A.R. President Circle Club
When you contribute a lifetime contribution of $1,000 to the REALTOR® Action Fund, you will receive your first President Circle pin that C.A.R. will update when you reach each $1,000 milestone, up to $10,000.
Lifetime contributors exceeding $10,001 will receive a solid gold RAF President Circle Pin for each subsequent lifetime level; contributors will receive a new pin with the appropriate colored stones to reflect their monumental contribution.
$15,001-$20,000 (Ruby stone)
$20,001-$25,000 (Ruby and Emerald stones)
Hall Of Fame Level:
$25,001-$30,000 (Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire stones
$30,001 and above (Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Amethyst stones)
V.I.P. C.A.R. President's Circle Club Card
Members who achieve a lifetime accumulation of $10K or above, and who are current RAF contributors will receive a 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.”
Contribution Balance
If you would like a current list of members in your Association that are eligible for a President Circle pin, or have any questions, please contact:
Lindsey Gieck
Phone: (916) 492-5210
Fax: (916) 492-5292
Email: lindseyg@car.org
