New! SGCA Supporter Levels launched in March 2026!
All pledges and donations to SGCA are transitioning to new supporter levels that helps give more opportunities to donors at all levels, while honoring commitments and gifts from the past! We’re beyond grateful for all of the continued support of the Hendersonville Community and beyond, and our new levels create engagement opportunities in person and online, so that each supporter for St. Gerard Center for Autism feels what they truly are; a part of our team!
Benefits for 2026 supporters at their respective levels will begin to be emailed after April 15 and continue each month throughout the year.
2026 SGCA Supporter Levels & Benefits
Friend of SGCA – $25
- Welcome digital packet with impact stories
Community Partner – $300
($25/month)
- Name listed in annual report
- Welcome digital packet with impact stories
- Monthly email updates
Inclusion Advocate – $600
($50/Month)
- All Community Partner benefits
- Open invitation to all Virtual Supporter Showcases throughout the year ( Semi-Annual Zoom with Key SGCA Leadership to share updates)
- Personalized written thank‑you from staff
Sensory Supporter – $1,500
($125/month)
- All Inclusion Advocate benefits
- Recognition on website Supporter Spotlight
- Early access to event tickets, including Winter Art Show, End of Summer Blast-Off, and more!
- Invitation to Annual Donor Appreciation Event
Independence Builder – $3,000.00
($250/month)
- All Sensory Supporter Benefits
- Spotlight feature in Monthly Newsletter
Autism Ally – $5,000
- All Sensory Supporter benefits
- Opportunity to dedicate a program day in honor/memory of someone
Empowerment Circle – $10,000
- All Autism Ally benefits
- Recognition on new donor plaque at St. Gerard Center for Autism
- Exclusive Invitations to Special Events
Transformation Leader – $25,000
- All Empowerment Circle benefits
- Naming recognition for a program cycle, or special project
Visionary Partner – $50,000
- All Transformation Leader benefits
- Custom impact report
- Invitation to annual strategic planning roundtable
Legacy Circle Levels
These levels reflect the lifetime giving to St. Gerard Center from its inception in 2010. Legacy levels will be acknowledged in each Annual Report and on our website in the Supporter Spotlight.
Guardian of Hope – $5,000
Champion of Hope – $25,000
St. Gerard Sustainer – $100,000
Custom Naming Opportunities Available.
St. Gerard Benefactor – $500,000+
Custom Naming Opportunities Available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the easiest way to hop on board as a supporter of St. Gerard Center for Autism? Giving online is the fastest and easiest way to become a part of our team!
Do you still accept pledge forms? Yes! We encourage all of our supporters to give online if possible, but if you’re giving through your IRA, stocks/bonds, or by check, sometimes a pledge form might be appropriate. Our new Pledge form can be found here, and can be returned by email, mail or in person at our administrative office!
Will this new system affect my Guardian of Hope Pledge? Guardians of Hope who have made payments on pledges will have their giving reflected in their “Legacy” level; these levels range from $5,000 (Guardian of Hope) and higher, and reflect the Lifetime Giving Totals for our supporters. Donors will also have new Annual Levels, that start at just $25.00, and will reflect the amount that a supporter commits to giving in that year. The total amount received annually in the year prior will be listed with the corresponding level in our Annual Report, as well as our upcoming Supporter Spotlight page on our website!
I made a pledge at a FWOH Luncheon in the past; how do I make my payment?
We’ve made online pledge payments easy! Simply click this link put in your payment information, and select “pledge payment” under gift options.
I’m not sure if I have an open pledge or not, what should I do?
Our Development Department would be happy to help! Email us to get a recent Pledge Statement.
How can I check my current Supporter Level for this year?
SGCA is working on creating user logins for all donors by the end of 2026, so that each donor can easily log-in to check. In the meantime, email or call us at 828.693.4223 ext 1010 and we’d be happy to help!