Support CivicLex
Over half of CivicLex’s revenue comes directly from small dollar donors and members in our community. We’d love to have your support!
Donate to our Annual Fund
A one-time donation to CivicLex’s Annual Fund helps keep our programs, events, and local news coverage free and accessible to everyone in Lexington. Your support directly funds the work of helping residents understand how local government works — and how they can shape it. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference in building a more informed, connected, and engaged community.
CivicLex is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations are 100% tax deductible. Our EIN is 46-1517609, and we’re proud to hold a Guidestar Platinum Seal of Transparency.
Checks may be sent to:
CivicLex, 163 East Main Street, Lexington, KY 405057
Become a Member
Our membership program is one of the best ways to support CivicLex. Because all of our programs, events, workshops, and local news coverage are free to the public, recurring gifts from members help us keep it that way — and make our work more financially sustainable over the long term.
But being a member isn’t just about giving. It’s also about connecting. CivicLex members get special invitations to behind-the-scenes events and networking opportunities, and become part of a community of people who care about how Lexington works — and want to make it better.
Civic Delegate - $10 per month
Civic Delegates receive 15% off our merch store, access to exclusive networking opportunities throughout the year, mention on our website, a special button denoting your membership, and free admission to most paid CivicLex events.
Civic Commissioner - $25 per month
Civic Commissioners receive a free piece of CivicLex swag annually, plus all Civic Delegate benefits.
Civic Ambassador - $45 per month
Civic Ambassadors receive an annual swag bag from CivicLex, plus all Civic Commissioner benefits.
Civic Champion - $85 per month
Civic Champions receive the chance to meet throughout the year with CivicLex staff one-on-one and in small groups to gain insight into local government and civic life. Civic Champions also receive all Ambassador benefits.
Become a Business Member
Our Business Membership program is a way for local businesses to directly support civic engagement and local democracy in Lexington. Your investment helps keep CivicLex’s programs, workshops, events, and local news coverage free and accessible to everyone in our community.
Business Members don’t just support our work, they become part of it. As a member, your business will be recognized as a civic-minded leader, receive a free ad placement in the CivicLex Weekly, and receive special invitations to networking events and public programs, and have opportunities to connect with other local changemakers.
Join a growing network of businesses helping shape a stronger, more connected Lexington.
Small Business - $250 per year | Large Business - $500 per year
Business Members receive the following benefits:
Recognition as a CivicLex Business Member on our website and in select materials
One free ad placement per year in the City Hall Edition of the CivicLex Weekly (our flagship local government newsletter)
Invitations to CivicLex networking events and special programs
Opportunities to co-host or sponsor public programs
Connections with other local, civic-minded businesses and leaders
A CivicLex window decal to proudly display your support
Local shoutouts on social media or through member features
Tax-deductible contribution, as allowed by law