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Crosscut brings you insightful, balanced, and compelling news coverage of the most important stories in Seattle and the Northwest, updated throughout the day. Already a leading regional news site, we are now nonprofit and member-supported.

Since 2007, Crosscut has been a national pioneer in a new form of community-owned, independent, and nonpartisan journalism. As other business models for media are failing and downsizing, Crosscut is developing a new model of community-supported online media. Your annual donation, along with support from other members, will enable Crosscut to fulfill its mission of "Journalism in the public interest."

Your support is critical, at whatever level you choose. Every donation demonstrates broad community interest to foundations and major donors.

You can join online OR download a form for mail-in membership.

As a member you will also receive the benefits outlined below and enjoy the fellowship of Crosscut writers and readers. All donations are fully tax-deductible.

Annual Membership Levels

$25	Student
$35	Annual Member	supports hosting of weekly editorial coffees with writers and public figures
$100	Supporter	funds original stories, and some marketing of Crosscut
$250	Sustaining Member	funds in-depth, original stories and internships
$500	Patron	funds additional freelance coverage and supports hardware and software needs for both reporters and interns
$120+	Evergreen	supports the future of Crosscut, helping to fund a mixture of general operations and program development over the course of time

Benefits

All Members: Invitations to Crosscut Member events, including open houses, panel discussions, and parties; free admission to Crosscut public events such as forums and newsmaker interviews; frequent giveaways – tickets to local performances and gift cards; 15% discount to Seattle Arts & Lectures events (Literary/Arts and American Voices Series); access to Crosscut Members-only page featuring details of special events and offers; public recognition in the donor section of the Crosscut website; support for Crosscut’s mission to provide in-depth, insightful journalism in the public interest for Seattle and the Northwest.

Supporters and Sustaining Members: All of the above, plus invitation to additional special events featuring Crosscut writers and board members.

Patrons: All of the above, plus an opportunity to join Crosscut writers and editors for in-depth interviews of local civic leaders.

Evergreen: All of the above, plus invitation to annual Evergreen event with writers and editors.

Matching Gifts

Many employers in our region match employee contributions to Crosscut. Please check with your company or organization to see if they have an Employee Matching Gifts Program. You can submit a request directly to them or, if you prefer, we will contact your employer for details.