Giving Opportunities
Individual Giving
YOU PLAY A STARRING ROLE!
When you join our family of donors, you play a key role in creating Cincinnati Opera's spectacular mainstage productions. Cincinnati Opera depends on the generosity of donors to close the significant gap between the price of tickets and the true cost of producing opera at the highest levels of artistic excellence.
Even with sold-out performances, ticket sales cover only 27% of Cincinnati Opera's operating budget. And since maintaining accessible ticket pricing is fundamental to our mission of providing world-class opera in our community, we can be successful only with additional annual charitable support.
3 EASY WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE
- By mail: Make your check payable to "Cincinnati Opera" and send to:
1243 Elm Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202-7531
- By phone: Call us at (513) 768-5565 and we will charge your contribution to your credit card
- Online: Donate through our secure website
YOUR GIFT MAKES A DIFFERENCE!
Every contributed dollar makes a meaningful difference in our ability to produce world-class opera. In addition, your donation also supports Cincinnati Opera's extraordinary educational programming. The company's Touring Program for Schools reaches over 30,000 students annually, giving them the opportunity to learn more about opera and music through the experience of a live performance.
In appreciation of your generosity, you will receive donor privileges (please consult the list below) to increase the enjoyment of your opera experience and bring you closer to the backstage excitement of producing opera. To find out more about Cincinnati Opera's donor privileges, please contact Aaren Ballinger, Development Associate, Annual Fund and Patron Services, at aballinger@cincinnatiopera.org or by phone at (513) 768-5565.
Friend $75 – $149
- One-time use coupon for 20% at Joseph-Beth Booksellers
- Discount on Opera News magazine subscription
- Our sincere appreciation and gratitude
Supporter $150 –$299
- NEW! Delizioso card with discounts to downtown restaurants
- 2013 season poster
- One-time use coupon for 20% off on Opera merchandise
- All previous benefits
Developer $300 – $749
- Acknowledgment in the 2013 season program book
- Admission for 2 to one dress rehearsal (R)
- BACK BY REQUEST! Invitation to Donor Appreciation Reception (R)
- Eligibility to join the Cincinnati Opera Guild
- Invitation to Opera Ball on April 27th, 2013
- All previous benefits
Patron $750 – $1,499
- Tour of backstage led by Production Director (R)
- Admission for 2 to two dress rehearsals (R)
- Opportunity to sponsor an opera performance at a school (U)
- All previous benefits
Advocates Society $1,500 – $2,999
- Complimentary desserts and access to Donor Lounge during intermissions
- Admission to one cast party (R)
- Admission for 2 to all dress rehearsals (R)
- Opportunities to sponsor a member of the production team (U)
- All previous benefits
Ambassadors Society $3,000 – $5,999
- Complimentary priority parking
- Admission to all cast parties (R)
- Exclusive access to Green Room following performance (U)
- Autographed 2013 season poster (U)
- Assistance obtaining tickets to other opera companies
- All previous benefits
Corbett Society $6,000 – $11,999
- Invitation to annual Major Donor event (R)
- Pre-order refreshment service in Donor Lounge (R)
- Reserved seating at all available dress rehearsals (R)
- Complimentary admission to Curtain Up season kick-off party (R)
- Complimentary admission to Opera Raps (R)
- All previous benefits
Inner Circle $12,000 – $24,999
- NEW! Reserved seating at Opera in the Park concert in Washington Park (R)
- Opportunity to underwrite a principle artist (U)
- Opportunity to travel to see opera with Cincinnati Opera's General and Artistic Directors
- Young artist to perform at an event of your choosing (U)
- Autographed production photo (U)
- All previous benefits
Director's Circle $25,000 and above
- Two complimentary glasses of champagne at a season performance
- Invitation to Director's Circle dinner
- Invitation to a private event with an opera cast
- Access to Director's Circle private assistance hotline
- All previous benefits
Donor categories based on cumulative annual giving. All benefits are non-transferable. Passes, invitations, and coupons will be mailed to you in early June, prior to the 2013 season. For questions about any of these benefits, please call Aaren Ballinger at (513) 768-5565.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!