Ploughshares Council

The Ploughshares Council partners with Ploughshares Fund to provide core support to some of the world’s smartest nuclear policy experts, analysts and advocates.  This group of savvy and strategic donors enables fully 66% of our efforts toward the peace and security of a world without nuclear weapons.  Through sustained financial commitments, members of the Ploughshares Council support our work to:

• Reduce the nuclear weapons budget to better fit the needs of our 21^st century military
• Accelerate cuts in U.S. and Russian nuclear weapons in a manner that benefits both nations’ national security
• Promote a diplomatic resolution of Iran’s nuclear program
• Reduce the risk of nuclear conflict in South Asia

As our most important allies, we strive to keep Ploughshares Council informed through behind-the-headlines looks at current issues and opportunities in nuclear policy.

All new gifts of $5,000 or more are matched by a generous donor, literally doubling their impact.

“When the disaster at Fukushima happened, I appreciated the chance to talk face to face with Joe during a Council brownbag. He broke down what was really going on, dispelling any fears of radiation in the States, and described in detail how the increased attention on nuclear issues could help Ploughshares Fund move nuclear policy in Washington.”
- Jim Blume, Council Ambassador since 1998

Council Diplomats

$1,000 - $4,999 annually

• Access to exclusive communications on the Ploughshares Council webpage, including online access to our Council Docket, President’s Call recordings and event photos
• Invitations to events featuring high-level policy makers, journalists and experts giving the inside scoop on the latest happenings in Washington. Recent examples include lectures on the defense budget with Washington Post journalist Jeff Smith and Susan Eisenhower; and a brownbag lunch on Fukushima with Joe Cirincione.
• Invitations to President’s Calls: your chance to ask our experts questions on the latest policy issues. Recent call topics gave Council members the inside look at passing the New START treaty and a Q&A on the Fukushima crisis.
• Personalized updates: from Pakistan to North Korea, tell us what you want to know more about, and we’ll be sure to keep you up to date!

Council Envoys

$5,000 - $9,999 annually

• All of the above, plus
• A print subscription to the Council Docket; our confidential breakdown on what’s happening in the field, our latest grants and the impact your money is having in the field.
• Invitations to off-the-record briefings on Capitol Hill. Past speakers have included Senator Al Franken (D-MN), Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), James Kitfield of the National Journal, and Ben Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor in the Obama Administration.

Council Ambassadors

$10,000 and up annually

• All of the above, plus
• Travel nationally or internationally with our experts and grantees to see the results of your contributions.

Questions?  Email Samara Dun, Director of Development or call (415) 668-2244 x307

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