HRC Federal Club Council

The Federal Club Council is HRC's major donor giving program. With an annual gift of $5,000 or more, HRC's major donors provide the leadership, vision and resources that are critical to our work and mission.

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Membership Benefits

  • Personal Liaison - Assigned major gifts officers will not only assist you in questions and concerns; but they will also update you on HRC and its work.
  • Exclusive Conference - Invitation to the HRC Leadership Summit which is an exclusive 2–day conference of in-depth political and foundation briefings led by key-Congress members, HRC staff, and Washington insiders
  • Special Invitations - Special invitations to Events and Programs from political briefings to social engagements held in your community.
  • ​Gala Tickets - Receive special benefit tickets (or discounted ticket prices) to both your local dinner and the national dinner in Washington D.C. *(Please note that the Federal Club Council benefit complimentary gala tickets are non-transferrable.)*
  • Recognition - Recognition through a Federal Club Lapel Pin and the listing of your name in HRC Publications and Dinner Programs based on your level of support.
  • Tax Deduction - Any gift given to the HRC Foundation is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

Federal Club Council Levels

  • House Council ($5,000-$9,999.99)
  • Senate Council ($10,000-$14,999)
  • Capitol Council ($15,000-$24,999)
  • Ambassador’s Council ($25,000-$49,999)
  • Speaker’s Council ($50,000-$99,999)
  • President’s Council ($100,000 – $249,999)
  • President’s Cabinet ($250,000 and above)

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If you have any questions about the Federal Club Council, please e-mail us at fedclubcouncil@hrc.org.

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Current Members

As a member of the Federal Club Council, we want to be certain we have your most current email address and other contact information. To make the updating process convenient, please email us at FedClubCouncil@hrc.org. You can also make secure updates online by using the links below:

Contact the Team

If you have any questions about the HRC Federal Club Council program or to discuss ways to make a gift, contact us at FedClubCouncil@hrc.org or (202) 216-1508.

  • Tim Bahr, Vice President, Leadership Giving 
    Kansas City, No Federal Club City, Phoenix
  • Kirk Rice, Senior Director, Major Gifts 
    Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Jackson, Portland, San Antonio
  • David Yu, Deputy Director, Major Gifts 
    Greater New York, Philadelphia, New England, Western & Central New York
  • Cassandra Corey, Deputy Director, Donor Engagement
  • Chantel Mattiola, Deputy Director, Development & Special Projects
  • Alex Kaye, Senior Major Gifts Officer 
    Cleveland, Colorado, Columbus, Cincinnati, North Carolina, Orlando, Seattle, South Florida, Washington DC
  • Mike Ruiz, Senior Major Gifts Officer 
    Atlanta, Chicago, Las Vegas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nashville, St. Louis, Utah
  • Charlie VanDeMark, Senior Major Gifts Officer 
    Los Angeles, Orange County/Long Beach/Palm Springs, San Diego, San Francisco/Bay Area
  • Marina Hernandez, Associate Director, Political Fundraising