Donor Recognition Tiers
Donors who make sustained contributions help us build durable infrastructure and long-term capacity. These tiers recognize major supporters with access and gratitude.
Fugitive Level ($10,000)
Benefits:
- All benefits from Fungi and Forest tiers
- Private one-on-one farm walk with Kamra Hakim (founder)
- Complimentary Hipcamp stay (2 nights)
- Named recognition on donor wall (optional)
- Invitation to annual donor gathering
Impact:
Major infrastructure investment—well drilling, kitchen expansion, or accessibility improvements.
Fungi Level ($5,000)
Benefits:
- All benefits from Forest tier
- Invitation to opening night of Activation Residency summer program
- Behind-the-scenes access to land stewardship projects
- Named recognition in annual report
Impact:
Supports full seasonal programming—multiple retreats, residencies, and community events.
Forest Level ($1,000)
Benefits:
- Wild blueberries delivered for 3 consecutive seasons (1 pint per season)
- Quarterly updates on farm progress and programming
- Named recognition on website donor page
Impact:
Covers operational costs for one multi-day retreat or partial infrastructure upgrades.
Why Donations Matter
Grants are valuable but restrictive.
They fund specific projects but don't always cover operational costs, staff time, or long-term maintenance.
Earned revenue is growing but seasonal.
Event bookings generate income, but programming is concentrated in summer months. Donations help bridge off-season gaps.
Donor support = flexibility.
Unrestricted donations allow us to respond to immediate needs (equipment repairs, unexpected costs) and invest in long-term durability (well drilling, kitchen expansion, accessibility upgrades).
Where Your Money Goes
Infrastructure (40%):
Well drilling, outdoor kitchen expansion, sanitation improvements, power systems, weather-resilient structures
Programming (30%):
Subsidized rates for grassroots artists, land-based workshops, community events, residency coordination
Operations (20%):
Site maintenance, insurance, utilities, seasonal labor, equipment, supplies
Land Stewardship (10%):
Ecological restoration, composting systems, water conservation, permaculture development
Other Ways to Support
Spread the word:
Share our work with artist collectives, cultural organizations, and mission-driven groups who might benefit from our platform.
Attend events:
Book a program, join a public event, or visit during blueberry season.
Volunteer:
Land stewardship days and infrastructure builds occasionally need extra hands. Sign up for our newsletter to hear about opportunities.
Become a partner:
Institutional partnerships and repeat bookings help us build predictable revenue streams.
Questions About Giving?
Email kamra@forestfringe.farm to discuss:
- Major gifts or planned giving
- Corporate or foundation partnerships
- In-kind donations (materials, equipment, services)
- Legacy giving or estate planning
Gratitude
Thank you for believing in Black queer agrarian futures.
Thank you for investing in land-based cultural infrastructure.
Thank you for helping this work continue and grow.