​PRIORITY AUDIENCE STACK​

Tier 1 — Founding Families & Inner Circle (Highest Trust)

Primary audience

• Devon & Sarah Tilly friends & family

• Greg & Judy Gebben friends & family

• People who already “get it” without explanation

Why they matter

• High trust

• Low ego

• Zero entitlement

• Comfortable with ambiguity and phased building

How they give

• Anchor naming

• Memorial gifts

• Quiet legacy contributions

• Pledges over time

Expectation

“This is about helping build something we already love — not controlling it.”

Tier 2 — Legacy Turkey Toe Gatherers

People connected to:

• Dad’s Day gatherings

• Celebrations

• Longtime Turkey Toe weekends

• Friends-of-friends who have experienced the magic

This is your emotional engine.

They already associate Turkey Toe with:

• Milestones

• Memories

• Time together

• Stories worth repeating

Perfect for

• Memorial naming (benches, firepits, holes, trees)

• Hole sponsorships

• Founders Wall

• Glamping / practice area / firepit naming

Expectation

“You’re helping preserve and extend a place that already holds meaning.”

Tier 3 — Memorial & Honor Giving

This is not a side note — it’s a core lane.

Why this is powerful

• Deeply personal

• No ego

• Long-term gratitude, not demands

• Often larger gifts than expected

Ideal memorial assets

• Benches

• Firepits

• Trees / groves

• Practice greens

• Holes

• Gathering spaces

• Caretaker house rooms or shop areas

Language to use

“Turkey Toe is meant to be a place where stories live on.”

Tier 4 — Local Neighbors & Stewards

People like:

• Trent Stafford

• Dave & Wayne Reis

• Adjacent landowners

• Local builders, operators, and stewards

Why they matter

• Long-term neighbors

• Care about how the land is treated

• Often prefer in‑kind or practical support

• Lower risk of misalignment

Best fit

• Infrastructure sponsorship

• Roads, utilities, maintenance facilities

• In-kind materials, equipment, services

Expectation

“This is about being good neighbors and building something that fits the land.”

Tier 5 — Carefully Chosen Outliers (LAST, NOT FIRST)

These are people who:

• Did not grow up with Turkey Toe

• May have resources, brands, or reach

• Must earn their way in

Non‑negotiable rule

No one gets naming rights or influence without cultural alignment.

These people are invited after momentum exists.

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What Supporters CAN Expect

• Transparency on how funds are used

• Thoughtful, tasteful recognition

• Pride in helping build something real

• Periodic progress updates

• Invitations to meaningful moments

What Supporters CANNOT Expect

• Operational control

• Programming decisions

• Event priority or scheduling rights

• Special access beyond what feels fair

• Changes to vision, pace, or culture

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“Turkey Toe isn’t being built for maximum return — it’s being built for maximum joy, stewardship, and longevity.”

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Pace

• Quiet Phase first (friends, family, legacy people only)

• Build 30–40% of Phase 1 goal before anything public

• No countdown clocks

• No pressure campaigns

• No “last chance” language

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Before giving ask yoruself:

1. Would it still be fun for your to be around after the money is spent?

2. Would you want to explain your passion to future guests?

3. Would it feel right if your name stayed here for decades?

If any answer is “eh”… you slow it down or pass.

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“We’re building this in phases, primarily with people who already have history here. As we grow, we’re open to aligned partners — but always at a pace that protects the spirit of the place.”

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“This isn’t a project where funding accelerates control or timeline. We’re intentionally keeping it human-scale.”

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• Founding Circle – $250,000+

• Legacy Circle – $100,000–$249,999

• Builder Circle – $50,000–$99,999

• Groundbreaker Circle – $25,000–$49,999

• Steward Circle – $10,000–$24,999

• Friend of Turkey Toe – $2,500–$9,999

• Supporter – up to $2,499

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Recognition options (donor chooses privacy level)

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• Public recognition on Founders Wall and website

• Private recognition (quiet donor)

• Recognition tied to a funded item (bench, tee marker, room plaque, etc.)

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If Turkey Toe matters to you—or if you believe places like this should exist—we’d be honored to build it with you. Every gift helps create spaces where people gather, celebrate, and come back year after year.

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Project Sponsorship ( We are building a whole retreat and golf course, so many options!) 

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• Sponsor a Fire Pit / Outdoor Lounge – $15,000–$35,000

• Sponsor a Room / Suite Furnishing Package – $10,000–$30,000

• Sponsor a Practice Feature (target greens, bunker, short game area) – $25,000–$150,000

• Sponsor a Cart Fleet / Golf Tech – $50,000–$250,000

• Sponsor an Event Series (annual) – $10,000–$75,000

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Signature Facilities (Top Tier)

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• The Lodge / Main Clubhouse Naming – $750,000–$2,000,000

• Event Barn / Gathering Hall Naming – $500,000–$1,500,000

• Golf Academy / Practice Center Naming – $250,000–$750,000

• Cabin Collection / Cottage Row Naming – $250,000–$1,000,000

• Wellness House (sauna/cold plunge) – $150,000–$500,000

• Pro Shop Naming – $150,000–$400,000

• Restaurant / Bar Naming – $150,000–$600,000

What they receive:

• Primary signage in appropriate locations

• Dedicated story plaque (crafted, not corporate)

• Website “Partner Feature” + annual mention at events

• Optional private donor weekend / hosted experience

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Golf Course Naming (High Visibility, Mid Tier)

• Hole Naming Rights (Par 3) – $15,000–$35,000

• Hole Naming Rights (Par 4) – $25,000–$60,000

• Hole Naming Rights (Par 5) – $35,000–$85,000

• Signature Hole / Icon Feature – $75,000–$150,000

• Tee Box Naming (all tees on a hole) – $10,000–$25,000

• Green Complex Naming – $15,000–$40,000

• Landmark Feature Naming – $10,000–$50,000

recognition:

• Small engraved plaque near tee

•  “Donor Day” hosted round 

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​Naming is more than signage—it’s a way to permanently tie your story to the place. If you’d like to name a hole, a room, a gathering space, or a cornerstone facility, we’ll walk you through options that feel meaningful and appropriate.

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Large Items & Experiences

• Cart Fleet & Storage Sponsor – $50,000–$250,000

• Golf Sim Lounge Sponsor – $50,000–$200,000

• Outdoor Kitchen / Grill Pavilion – $35,000–$150,000

• Signature Fireplace / Great Room Hearth – $25,000–$100,000

• Patio + Furniture Package – $15,000–$75,000

• Trail System / Wayfinding – $25,000–$125,000

• Synthetic Grass Sponsor – $25,000–$200,000

• Windmill "cling cling let it ring" Sponsor – $25,000–$200,000

Legacy Recognition:

• Founders Wall Name – $2,500+

• Brick / Paver Program – $500–$2,500

• Bench / Adirondack Naming – $2,500–$10,000

• Tree Planting “Legacy Line” – $5,000–$25,000+

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“Ways to Step Up”

• Donate once 

• Pledge over time (monthly/quarterly; 12–36 months)

• Sponsor a specific feature (menu selection)

• In-kind donations (materials, services, equipment)

• Corporate partnership (events, retreats, client golf days)

• Legacy / honor gifts (name in memory/honor)

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​Building Turkey Toe takes craftsmanship. If you’re able to contribute materials, services, or equipment, we’ll evaluate fit and align the donation with a visible, lasting feature.

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If you have an in-kind contribution structure, please provide:

• “What you’re offering” (materials/services)

• Estimated value

• Timeline/availability

• Any installation requirements

• Contact info

• Photo/specs

  • ​Recognition rule: In-kind gifts are recognized at fair market value (and must be documented).

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Donor Touchpoints​

• Quarterly progress update (photos, milestones, next build)

• Invite to preview day (hard-hat tour / foundation toast)

• Annual “Founders Round” (recognition event; very classy)

 

Policies

• Naming term length (e.g., 10/15/25-year terms)

• Approval process (Turkey Toe retains final approval)

• Payment schedule options for naming gifts

• Quiet donor option

• In-kind documentation requirement

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FUNDING STRATEGY

Relationship‑First, Legacy‑Driven, No‑Drama Capital

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Turkey Toe is being built by people who already love it, for people who understand it.

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This is not a speculative development.
This is not a financial-engineered project.
This is a family + friends + legacy gatherers place that happens to be growing up.

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