Support ARI
Why Give to the Archaeological Research Institute?
The generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations makes our work possible. With your financial support, the institute promotes public archaeology, site preservation and cultural awareness through tours, exhibits, programs, publications, and preservation efforts.
See ARI Membership Levels
WHY BECOME A MEMBER?
Become a donor of the Archaeological Research Institute to ensure the archaeological record exists for future generations. Donors support our all aspects of our advocacy efforts to protect archaeological sites, educate the public through hands-on experiences, and train the next generation of archaeologists through certifications, internships, research projects, and certified field school.
Designated Funds
Support ARI through direct donations and pick the area is that of most interest to you! We have several projects, funds, and campaigns that need your support!
Membership
Support public archaeology, community programing and hands-on experiences all while enjoying our quarterly newsletter, special offers, and more.
Sponsorship
Regional, national, and international companies bring the institute’s most important projects to life.
Legacy Gifts
Your planned gift will ensure that ARI can advocate for public archaeology and site preservation for generations to come.
Endowment
Endowment funds provide a reliable source of annual income for our research institution, supporting public education, programming, site acquisitions, operations, and research.
Tribute Gifts
Make a gift to the Annual Fund in honor or in memory of someone by completing the donation form and selecting “Dedicate my donation in honor or in memory of someone” section.
Other ways to give
Help Us Grow
Help us imagine, plan, and build our future! Support our ambitious $1M campaign. Your generous donation will contribute toward our goal of developing our teaching lab, curation facility, and community learning center that will include AR/VR experience areas.
Donate by Mail
Resource Development Office
424 Walnut Street
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Kroger COmmunity Rewards
ARI is now a member of the Kroger Community Rewards Program. We are so grateful to Kroger for their generosity!
If you could, please sign into your Kroger Account at Kroger.com scroll down and click on the "Community Rewards" tab on the left. You can then enter our unique code which is BA503. You can also encourage your friends and family to support us through this program. Thank you for taking the time to support the mission in this way, and for all the ways you support us every day!
Amazon Wishlist
Click to access the ARI Amazon Smile Wish List!
Membership Levels
Benefits
- Community of like-minded, mission focused individuals
- Community Impact
- Cultural Preservation
- Engaging events & experiences
- Recognition Opportunities
- Tour Discounts
Advocate - $25 +
$25
Become an ARI Advocate to support our mission, land stewardship, and archaeological site preservation.
- ARI Bumper Sticker
- Digital Quarterly Newsletter Subscription
- 10% off gift shop
- Recognition in Annual Report
Patron - $100 +
$100
Become an ARI Patron and take a deeper dive into our programs and mission!
- ARI Bumper Sticker
- Quarterly Newsletter Subscription (Digital or Print)
- 10% off gift shop
- Recognition in Annual Report
Researcher - $300 +
$300
Become an ARI Researcher to learn more about our mission, meet some like-minded people and become apart of our community through hands-on field, lab, and experimental archaeology!
- ARI Bumper Sticker
- Quarterly Newsletter Subscription (Digital or Print)
- ARI T-shirt
- 10% off Gift shop
- Recognition in Annual Report
Friend - $500+
$500+
Become an ARI Friend with a generous annual contribution that will help us to offer community programming, events, and experiences and support our quarterly newsletter. Your support furthers our mission to educate the public about the importance of archaeology. Join our mission today and become a part of our ARI community!
- ARI Bumper Sticker
- ARI Shirt
- Quarterly Newsletter Subscription (Digital or Print)
- Invitation to Annual Donor Summit
- Recognition in Annual Report
- 10% off Gift shop
- Donor Wall Recognition
Scholar - $1,000+
$1,000+
Become an ARI Supporter with the purchase of your generous annual membership. Your annual membership will ensure programs like our Youth Archaeology Club stay alive while supporting important archaeological research questions. Support our mission and become a member of the ARI community!
- ARI Bumper Sticker
- ARI T-Shirt
- Quarterly Newsletter Subscription (Digital or Print)
- Invitation to & Recognition at Annual Donor Summit
- Recognition in Annual Report
- 10% off Gift Shop
- Donor Wall Recognition
Sustainer - $5,000+
$5,000+
Become an ARI Scholar with the purchase of your generous annual membership. Your annual membership will support a specific program like one of our trails, summer camps, or learning center displays. Support our mission through this membership and become a member and supporter of the ARI community!
- ARI Bumper Sticker
- ARI T-Shirt
- Quarterly Newsletter Subscription (Digital or Print)
- Invitation to & Recognition at Annual Donor Summit
- Recognition in Annual Report
- Program Recognition Signage
- 10% off Gift Shop
- Donor Wall Recognition
Founder - $10,000+
$10,000+
Become an ARI Lifetime Member and a part of our most inner circle with the purchase of your generous annual membership. Your annual membership will support a specific program like one of our trails, summer camps, or learning center displays. Support our mission through this membership and become a member and supporter of the ARI community!
- Virtual Reality Experience
- ARI Bumper Sticker
- ARI T-Shirt
- Quarterly Newsletter Subscription (Digital or Print)
- 10% off Gift Shop
- Invitation to & Recognition at Annual Donor Summit
- Recognition in Annual Report
- Program Recognition Signage
- Donor Wall Recognition
- Learning Center Screen Recognition
- Annual Fundraising Event Recognition
- Invitation to Annual Founder Dinner
