Tarrant County Democrats win when committed supporters give us the resources to organize year-round… not only when an election is around the corner.
The Big Picture
A stronger party starts with sustained support.
Why it matters: Campaigns rise and fall with the election calendar. The Tarrant County Democratic Party’s work does not. We organize volunteers, support Democratic candidates, communicate with voters and build the infrastructure needed to compete across the county.
The Champions Society recognizes donors who invest at least $1,000 during a calendar year. The program pairs meaningful recognition with opportunities to connect more closely with Party leadership, elected officials and fellow supporters.
How it works: Choose the level that fits your commitment. Gifts may be made at once or through monthly contributions. Benefits increase at each level.
One more distinction: Donors giving $2,500 or more also become members of the Barbara Jordan Chair’s Circle, a leadership group offering additional access, briefings and engagement.
At a Glance
Four ways to champion Democratic progress
| Level | Annual Gift | Monthly Option | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Bray Brigade | $1,000+ | $85/month | Entry into the Society |
| Silver Liberty League | $2,500+ | $210/month | Leadership access, plus 4 seats at each of 2 signature events |
| Gold Progress Patron | $5,000+ | $415/month | Expanded access, plus 6 seats at each of 2 signature events |
| Diamond Democracy Defender | $8,500+ | $705/month | Premier recognition, plus 8 seats at each of 2 signature events |
Going Deeper
What each level includes
Level 1
Bronze Bray Brigade $1,000+
The starting line for year-round Democratic impact. Bronze members help give TCDP the dependable foundation needed to organize, communicate and grow.
Give once or monthly: $1,000 annually or 12 monthly gifts of $85.
Choose one signature event benefit
- Two admissions to either the Winter 2027 Fundraiser or the Opal Lee Gala — a $250 value, including food and drinks.
- Name recognition in sponsor listings for the selected event, including the event website and signage.
Additional benefits
- Invitation to a virtual donor briefing and listening session with the Party Chair, Leadership Committee members and fellow Bronze donors.
- One admission to any Rent Party/End of Month event — a $240 value.
- Invitation for two to a private donor appreciation happy hour with the Chair, invited elected officials, the Executive Director and other Bronze members.
- Year-round recognition on TCDP’s Champions Society donor webpage.
- An exclusive annual donor thank-you gift. This year: a commemorative “Get Ready for the Blue Wave” TCDP umbrella.
Level 2
Silver Liberty League $2,500+
Step into the Party’s leadership circle. Silver members receive stronger event access, broader recognition and direct opportunities to see how their support is being put to work.
Give once or monthly: $2,500 annually or 12 monthly gifts of $210.
Signature event benefits
- Four preferentially reserved seats at the Winter 2027 Fundraiser — a $500 value, including food and drinks.
- Four VIP reception admissions with the featured speaker or speakers.
- Four preferentially reserved seats at the Opal Lee Gala — a $500 value, including food and drinks.
- Recognition in the TCDP newsletter leading up to the selected event.
- Recognition through event-related social media and on the event webpage.
- Admission to other planned VIP events or functions affiliated with the selected event.
Barbara Jordan Chair’s Circle benefits
- Invitation to a closed-door “Your Dollars at Work” briefing, listening session and happy hour.
- Two admissions to any Rent Party/End of Month event — a $480 value.
- Invitation to a special pre- or post-election analysis briefing.
- Year-round recognition on TCDP’s Champions Society donor webpage and select social media recognition.
Level 3
Gold Progress Patron $5,000+
Fuel bigger plans and deeper engagement. Gold members make major investments in TCDP’s ability to compete and receive expanded access to Party leaders, events and strategic briefings.
Give once or monthly: $5,000 annually or 12 monthly gifts of $415.
Signature event benefits
- Six preferentially reserved seats at the Winter 2027 Fundraiser — a $750 value, including food and drinks.
- Six VIP reception admissions with the featured speaker or speakers.
- Six preferentially reserved seats at the Opal Lee Gala — a $750 value, including food and drinks.
- Recognition in the TCDP newsletter, event-related social media and on the event webpage.
- Admission to other planned VIP events or functions affiliated with the selected event.
Barbara Jordan Chair’s Circle benefits
- Invitation for four to a private dinner with the State Party Chair, County Chair, state-level elected officials, the Executive Director and fellow Chair’s Circle members. State Chair participation is subject to availability.
- Invitation to a closed-door “Your Dollars at Work” briefing, listening session and happy hour.
- Four admissions to any Rent Party/End of Month event — a $960 value.
- Invitation to a special pre- or post-election analysis briefing.
- Year-round recognition on TCDP’s Champions Society donor webpage and select social media recognition.
- Two VIP reserved seats at the candidate Ballot Draw in odd-numbered years.
Level 4
Diamond Democracy Defender $8,500+
Lead from the front. Diamond members provide transformational support that helps TCDP build the operation, visibility and momentum needed to elect Democrats across Tarrant County.
Give once or monthly: $8,500 annually or 12 monthly gifts of $705.
Signature event benefits
- Eight preferentially reserved seats at the Winter 2027 Fundraiser — a $1,000 value, including food and drinks.
- Eight VIP reception admissions with the featured speaker or speakers.
- Eight preferentially reserved seats at the Opal Lee Gala — a $1,000 value, including food and drinks.
- Recognition in the TCDP newsletter, event-related social media and on the event webpage.
- Admission to other planned VIP events or functions affiliated with the selected event.
- Recognition from the stage as a Diamond Democracy Defender sponsor, plus an invitation to introduce a featured speaker.
Barbara Jordan Chair’s Circle benefits
- Invitation for four to a private dinner with the State Party Chair, County Chair, state-level elected officials, the Executive Director and fellow Chair’s Circle members. State Chair participation is subject to availability.
- Invitation to a closed-door “Your Dollars at Work” briefing, listening session and happy hour.
- Six admissions to all Rent Party events — a $1,440 value.
- Invitation to a special pre- or post-election analysis briefing.
- Year-round recognition on TCDP’s Champions Society donor webpage and select social media recognition.
- Four VIP reserved seats at the candidate Ballot Draw in odd-numbered years.
The Bottom Line
Your investment builds the Party between elections.
Every level matters. Champions Society members help TCDP recruit and support candidates, expand voter outreach, train volunteers, strengthen communications and maintain a visible Democratic presence throughout Tarrant County.
Ready to join? Select the annual or monthly option that works for you and become a Champions Society member today.
Our Champions
The members who make this work possible
TCDP gratefully recognizes the following members of the Champions Society.
Diamond Democracy Defender
Augie Schilling and Suzanne Huffman
James Talarico for U.S. Senate
Texas
Lavish Anonymous Donor
Fort Worth
Texas Democratic Party
Texas
The Honorable Braxton Carter Thompson, Dallas County Criminal District Court #5
Gold Progress Patron
Bountiful Anonymous Donor
North Richland Hills
Madelyn and Jim Ivey
Colleyville
Don and Mary Beth Lampe
Fort Worth
The Honorable Ramon Romero
Fort Worth
Lone Star Project
Fort Worth
Silver Liberty League
Generous Anonymous Donor
Fort Worth
Sabrina Ball
Fort Worth
Lydia Bean for Tarrant County Clerk
Arlington
Hillarie Benedetto
Grapevine
Tiffany Burks for Tarrant County District Attorney
Tarrant County
The Honorable Lon Burnam, Former State Representative, House District 90
The Honorable Nicole Collier, State Representative, House District 95
Generous Anonymous Donor
Southlake
Paula Edens
Southlake
Crystal Gayden for Texas 324th District Court
Fort Worth
Warren and Karen Horgan
Fort Worth
Greg and Mary Kay Hughes
Fort Worth
The Honorable Sandra Lee, Tarrant County Constable, Precinct 7
Kennedale
The Honorable Stephen Maxwell, Former Tarrant County Democratic Party Chair
Fort Worth
Arch and Edy Lou Mayfield
Fort Worth
Generous Anonymous Donor
Fort Worth
Generous Anonymous Donor
Arlington
The Honorable Chris Turner, State Representative, House District 101
Grand Prairie
Patricia Wood
Keller
The Honorable Kenneth Sanders Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Court 7
Arlington
Bronze Bray Brigade
Kind Anonymous Donor
Fort Worth
Nahida Ali
Keller
Alex Andrade
Austin
The Honorable Joel Burns, former Fort Worth City Council member and J.D. Angle
Fort Worth
Melissa Barrow
Kennedale
Mark and Tari Bauer
Haslet
The Honorable Salman Bhojani, State Repesentative, House District 92
Brian Clayton Black
Terrell
The Honorable Art Brender, Former Tarrant County Democratic Party Chair and Lynda Brender
Fort Worth
The Honorable Roy Brooks
Fort Worth
Texas Coalition of Black Democrats
Fort Worth Chapter
The Honorable, Allison Campolo, Chair Tarrant County Democratic Party
Euless
Katherine Cano
Fort Worth
Efrin Carrion
Fort Worth
Kind Anonymous Donor
Fort Worth
LaVonne Cockerell
Fort Worth
Kind Anonymous Donor
Fort Worth
The Honorable Jasmine Crockett, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 30th congressional district
Dallas
Jeff Davis
Fort Worth
Jake Davis and Jason Ballmann
Fort Worth
Michael Haney
Fort Worth
Robert Horton
Fort Worth
David Keltner
Fort Worth
Arthurine Kamphaus for 213th Judicial District
Arlington
Kind Anonymous Donor
Keller
Kind Anonymous Donor
North Richland Hills
Beth Llewellyn McLaughlin for Texas House District 97
Fort Worth
Kind Anonymous Donor
Azle
Danny Minton for U.S. Representative for Texas’s 6th congressional district
Arlington
Katherine and Daniel O’Leary
Fort Worth
Kind Anonymous Donor
Fort Worth
Kind Anonymous Donor
Fort Worth
Ryan Ray
Fort Worth
Kind Anonymous Donor
Colleyville
The Honorable Taylor Rehmet, State Senator, Senate District 9
Fort Worth
Kind Anonymous Donor
Grapevine
Kind Anonymous Donor
Fort Worth
Kind Anonymous Donor
Fort Worth
Caroline Sherman
Keller
Kind Anonymous Donor
Haltom City
Kind Anonymous Donor
Fort Worth
David Spradlin
Woodway
Kind Anonymous Donor
Fort Worth
Sergio Villarreal and Marie Arredondo
Fort Worth
Kind Anonymous Donor
Keller
Rick and Vickey Ward
Hurst
Clayton and Courtney Waters
Arlington
Brandy McGeehan
Fort Worth
Patrica Wood
Keller
The Honorable Lisa Woodard, Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Court 8
Fort Worth
Kind Anonymous Donor
Fort Worth
Kind Anonymous Donor
Fort Worth