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.

3 EASY WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE

• By mail: Make your check payable to “Cincinnati Opera” and send to:

• 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 Sneja Tomassian, Director of Development, at stomassian@cincinnatiopera.org or by phone at (513) 768-5527.

Friend $75 – $149

• One-time use coupon for 20% off books and CDs at Joseph-Beth Booksellers
• Discount on Opera News subscription
• Our sincere appreciation and gratitude

Supporter $150 –$299

• 2012 season poster
• Invitation to Opera Gala ($)
• All of the above benefits

Developer $300 – $749

• Acknowledgment in the 2012 season program book
• Admission to a select dress rehearsal
• Eligibility to join the Opera Guild
• One-time use coupon for 20% discount on Cincinnati Opera merchandise
• All of the above benefits

Patron $750 – $1,499

• Tour of backstage led by a member of the production team (R)
• Opportunity to sponsor an opera performance at a school (U)
• All of the above benefits

Advocates Society $1,500 – $2,999

• Complimentary desserts and access to Donor Lounge during intermissions
• Admission to one cast party (R)
• Admission to all dress rehearsals (R)
• Opportunities to sponsor a member of the production team (U)
• All of the above 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 season poster (U)
• Assistance obtaining tickets to other opera companies
• All of the above benefits

Corbett Society $6,000 – $11,999

• Invitation to the annual Major Donor event (R)
• Pre-order refreshment service in Donor Lounge (R)
• Reserved seating at dress rehearsals (R)
• NEW! Complimentary admission to season kick-off party (R)
• NEW! Complimentary admission to Opera Raps (R)
• All of the above benefits

Inner Circle $12,000 – $24,999

• NEW! Opportunity to underwrite a principle artist (U)
• Opportunity to travel with Cincinnati Opera’s General and Artistic Directors
• Young artist’s performance at a private event of your choosing (U)
• Autographed production photo (U)
• All of the above benefits

Director’s Circle $25,000 and above

• NEW! Two complimentary glasses of champagne at a season performance
• Invitation to an exclusive Director’s Circle dinner
• Invitation to a private event with an opera cast
• Access to Director’s Circle private assistance hotline
• All of the above 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 2012 season. For questions about any of these benefits, please call Aaren Ballinger at (513) 768-5565.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!