The Archaeology Channel

• Move into larger office space. Even a modestly sized space (1000–1500 sq. ft.) will give us much more capacity to accomplish work and attract volunteers and supporters than our current tiny (400 sq. ft.) work area, but the expansion will cost an extra $2000/month.
• Meet the costs of webcasting. The monthly costs of video and audio streaming tend to grow as our web traffic increases.
• Continued website development. Upgrading this website is critical to maintaining its function and attracting an audience.
• Bring you new programming. We are working on an array of programming concepts going well beyond what you see today. We also want to bring you more audio and video interviews, commentaries, and news as well as videos from others and our own video productions.
• Deliver additional TAC programming through cable TV and Internet video portals. We already are delivering Strata: Portraits of Humanity on 26 cable TV stations across the US and on the local Comcast Cable on-demand system in Oregon, Washington and the Idaho Panhandle. With enough support, we can expand our on-demand cable territory to other regions and add new shows to our program lineup.
• Work with partners, including teachers to develop and deliver school curricula through The Archaeology Channel. We already have a robust Teacher Resources area and partner with AntiquityNOW in the development of curricula connected with Strata: Portraits of Humanity. With sufficient financial support, we can expand the scope of these education services.
• Write grant proposals to secure support for TAC development and programming.
• Hire more staff to expand the quality and capacity of our work.
• Send representatives to regional and national conferences to promote The Archaeology Channel and our Underwriting Program and develop partnerships that will bring you valuable programming.
• Expand the inventory of TAC Marketplace, our online store, by adding more books, videos, and other merchandise to boost ALI revenue from this source.
• Expand our list of video offerings on Amazon Instant Video to boost ALI revenue from this source.

• Make The Archaeology Channel a household word, representing for people everywhere, in every country of the world, the excitement and deep significance of the human cultural heritage.
• Establish a fund for sending our Film Production Team to important discovery locations to capture footage you can see on The Archaeology Channel and on TAC programming in other venues.
• Stream indigenous and ancient music through The Archaeology Channel.
• Develop film and video production and distribution partnerships with other media organizations both to deliver our messages to the public and to diversify our revenue stream.

First and foremost, you will know that you have played an essential role in sharing important messages about the human cultural legacy. As a member of The Archaeology Channel, you will be included on the membership roll we maintain in our office (not publicly on this website) and recognized as one who has stepped forward to support this innovative public service. We will not share your contact information with other organizations. Your membership can also be obtained through your generous in-kind contribution. This may also be tax-deductible.

Because ALI is registered as a non-profit, tax-exempt (501[c][3]) organization in the US, the membership contribution is fully tax-deductible for US citizens and residents. However, any contribution amount, from anywhere in the world, helps us continue developing a platform for telling the human story through streaming media.

Here are some suggested categories for members of The Archaeology Channel family:

• Child (US$18)
• Student (US$25)
• Limited or fixed income (US$20)
• Individual (supporting US$45, sustaining US$95)
• Organizations (supporting US$250, sustaining US$500)
• Lifetime (US$1000)
• Quantum Benefactor (US$5000)

These are conceived as annual amounts, so unless you tell us otherwise, we will remind you to renew about a month ahead of your membership anniversary date (one year from your initial contribution).

After we receive your contribution and information, our volunteers record your contribution and send you an email acknowledging your gift and expressing our gratitude. Your name will be added to the private member roster that we maintain in our office, but will not be shared with anyone outside our office. Organizational members will have their names posted on our Member Organizations page. For a whole year, you can bask in the satisfaction that comes from supporting a worthy cause! Then, before your next anniversary date, we will remind you via email to renew. Be sure to let us know if you change your email address!