Join a JASNA Giving Circle
Thank you for your interest in JASNA's Giving Circles.
The Society has established tiered Giving Circles as an additional way for our members to support JASNA's mission and for the Society to recognize their generosity. Your gift will help ensure that JASNA remains a vibrant and welcoming literary community, able to meet rising costs, sustain our programs, and advance our mission to promote the study and appreciation of Jane Austen’s works, life, and genius among the widest number of readers.
Donors who make qualifying charitable gifts to JASNA or JASNA Canada between January 1 and December 31 of the current calendar year—whether through a single donation or multiple gifts—become members of a Giving Circle.
Giving Circle Levels
Donations to JASNA must be made in U.S. dollars in the amounts below. Donations to JASNA Canada must be made directly to JASNA Canada in Canadian dollars in the amounts below.
Northanger Circle: Annual Gift of $100 to $249- Kellynch Circle: Annual Gift of $250 to $499
- Norland Circle: Annual Gift of $500 to $999
- Hartfield Circle: Annual Gift of $1,000 to $2,499
- Pemberley Circle: Annual Gift of $2,500 or more
Benefits of Giving Circle Membership
- Acknowledgement as a Giving Circle donor in the JASNA Member Portal. (You may opt out of this recognition.)
- Invitations to two special, live virtual programs for Circle Members held between January 1-December 31. Members who join a Circle after a live program is held will have access to a recording of the program.
- An invitation to the Circle Members' AGM Reception held in the year of membership.
- A Circle Member pin.
- The satisfaction of knowing your generosity strengthens JASNA as it fulfills its mission to foster the study, appreciation, and understanding of Jane Austen’s works, life, and genius among the widest number of readers.
Additional Information:
- Giving Circle membership applies to the year in which the donation is made, and includes contributions made to JASNA or JASNA Canada between January 1 and December 31. Qualifying donations made in December will be applied to the following year for the purpose of Giving Circle membership. Continued membership in a Giving Circle requires an annual Circle-level donation. JASNA Tour and AGM donations are qualifying donations.
- Donations to JASNA are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.
- Circle donations do not cover JASNA membership dues.
- Circle participation is per individual and benefits are non-transferable.
- Would you like to gift a Giving Circle membership to a JASNA member? Please contact Development@jasna.org for assistance.
See the Giving Circle Donor Guidelines for complete information.
How to Donate
Give to JASNA Online
- Use our online Donation Form to make your gift using a credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. (U.S. and International Members: log in as a member when prompted before completing the Donation Form to make sure your gift is applied to your existing account. Donations to JASNA are deductible for U.S. income tax purposes. Donations to JASNA Canada cannot be made online.
- If you prefer to make a donation by mail, print this Donation Form and mail it with your check to the address on the form.
Donate to JASNA Canada by Mail
- Canadians: Please print this Donation Form and send it with your check to the Canadian Membership Secretary. Donations to JASNA Canada cannot be made online; only donations paid directly to JASNA Canada are deductible for Canadian income tax purposes.
JASNA is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Donations to JASNA are tax deductible in the U.S. to the extent allowed by law. Donations paid directly to JASNA Canada are deductible for Canadian income tax purposes and support activities in Canadian regions.
Giving Circle Donor Guidelines ›
Review the Giving Circle Guidelines to make the most of your generosity.
