Corporate Giving
Investing in one of Wilmington's great cultural organizations
Founders' Circle | Maestro's Circle | Composer's Circle | Soloist's Circle
Concertmaster's Circle | Principal Players' Circle
Musicians' Circle | Sustainers' Circle | Donors' Circle
Corporate giving is a clear endorsement of the important role the Wilmington Symphony plays in the vitality of cultural life across southeastern North Carolina through its classical and pops concerts and youth education programs.
The Wilmington Symphony is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and contributions are tax-deductible. For outright corporate contributions, the benefits associated with each giving level have no cash value and therefore do not dilute the tax-deductible amount of the gift.
To make a corporate gift to the Wilmington Symphony online, click on the "Donate Now" button or call the Wilmington Symphony business office at 791-9262.
As an alternate to strictly philanthropic donations, some businesses prefer "cause-related marketing" support that sponsorships and underwriting provide. Depending on the specific sponsorship or level of underwriting support, the Wilmington Symphony will customize an array of benefits to meet your organization's needs.
Click Here for Sponsorship & Underwriting opportunities.
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Did you know . . .?
Ticket revenue alone covers less than half the expenses of concert production and performance. Like virtually every other performing arts organization, our Wilmington Symphony also relies upon contributions, sponsorships and underwriting, and grants to fill the income gap between ticket revenue and expenses.
For that reason, the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra seeks the support of business partners equally committed to its target audience and who will genuinely benefit from associating with those patrons. Our Wilmington Symphony is unique and local and that same uniqueness is reflected in those companies or businesses who find in our demographics thoughtful, value-oriented, affluent or moderately so, highly mobile and, most importantly, extremely loyal.
An investment in the Wilmington Symphony also yields returns for businesses by helping to build a vibrant quality of life necessary for an economically strong community to attract and retain businesses and residents.
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Corporate giving levels in our Annual Fund patron & associated benefits are:
Founders' Circle ($20,000 and up)
Other optional benefits can be customized in addition to:
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Membership in the Wilmington Symphony Society
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Acknowledgement of Wilmington Symphony Society members on the Wilmington Symphony website
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Acknowledgement of Wilmington Symphony Society members in Masterworks Series and Symphony Pops! programs
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Recognition on placard in the lobby at all Masterworks Series and Symphony Pops! concerts
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Invitation to "Meet the Musicians" Dress Rehearsal Event
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Vouchers for "Bring-a-Friend" concert tickets
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Invitation to Opening Night's "Tune-Up Party"
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Advance notification of special events
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Acknowledgement of tax-deductible gift
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Recognition in Masterworks Series Concert Program Books contributors section
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Recognition in Symphony Pops! Concert Program Book contributors section
Maestro's Circle ($10,000 to $19,999)
Other optional benefits can be customized in addition to:
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Membership in the Wilmington Symphony Society
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Acknowledgement of Wilmington Symphony Society members on the Wilmington Symphony website
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Acknowledgement of Wilmington Symphony Society members in Masterworks Series and Symphony Pops! programs
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Recognition on placard in the lobby at all Masterworks Series and Symphony Pops! concerts
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Invitation to "Meet the Musicians" Dress Rehearsal Event
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Vouchers for "Bring-a-Friend" concert tickets
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Invitation to Opening Night's "Tune-Up Party"
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Advance notification of special events
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Acknowledgement of tax-deductible gift
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Recognition in Masterworks Series Concert Program Books contributors section
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Recognition in Symphony Pops! Concert Program Book contributors section
Composer's Circle ($5,000 to $9,999)
Other optional benefits can be customized in addition to:
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Membership in the Wilmington Symphony Society
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Acknowledgement of Wilmington Symphony Society members on the Wilmington Symphony website
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Acknowledgement of Wilmington Symphony Society members in Masterworks Series and Symphony Pops! programs
-
Recognition on placard in the lobby at all Masterworks Series and Symphony Pops! concerts
-
Invitation to "Meet the Musicians" Dress Rehearsal Event
-
Vouchers for "Bring-a-Friend" concert tickets
-
Invitation to Opening Night's "Tune-Up Party"
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Advance notification of special events
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Acknowledgement of tax-deductible gift
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Recognition in Masterworks Series Concert Program Books contributors section
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Recognition in Symphony Pops! Concert Program Book contributors section
Soloist's Circle ($3,000 to $4,999)
Other optional benefits can be customized in addition to:
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Membership in the Wilmington Symphony Society
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Acknowledgement of Wilmington Symphony Society members on the Wilmington Symphony website
-
Acknowledgement of Wilmington Symphony Society members in Masterworks Series and Symphony Pops! programs
-
Recognition on placard in the lobby at all Masterworks Series and Symphony Pops! concerts
-
Invitation to "Meet the Musicians" Dress Rehearsal Event
-
Vouchers for "Bring-a-Friend" concert tickets
-
Invitation to Opening Night's "Tune-Up Party"
-
Advance notification of special events
-
Acknowledgement of tax-deductible gift
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Recognition in Masterworks Series Concert Program Books contributors section
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Recognition in Symphony Pops! Concert Program Book contributors section
Concertmaster's Circle ($1,000 to $2,999)
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Membership in the Wilmington Symphony Society
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Acknowledgement of Wilmington Symphony Society members on the Wilmington Symphony website
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Acknowledgement of Wilmington Symphony Society members in Masterworks Series and Symphony Pops! programs
-
Recognition on placard in the lobby at all Masterworks Series and Symphony Pops! concerts
-
Invitation to "Meet the Musicians" Dress Rehearsal Event
-
Vouchers for "Bring-a-Friend" concert tickets
-
Invitation to Opening Night's "Tune-Up Party"
-
Advance notification of special events
-
Acknowledgement of tax-deductible gift
-
Recognition in Masterworks Series Concert Program Books contributors section
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Recognition in Symphony Pops! Concert Program Book contributors section
Principal Players' Circle ($500 to $999)
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Invitation to "Meet the Musicians" Dress Rehearsal Event
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Vouchers for two "Bring-a-Friend" concert tickets
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Invitation to Opening Night's "Tune-Up Party"
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Advance notification of special events
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Acknowledgement of tax-deductible gift
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Recognition in Masterworks Series Concert Program Books contributors section
Musicians' Circle ($250 to $499)
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Invitation to Opening Night’s “Tune-Up Party”
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Advance notification of special events
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Acknowledgement of tax-deductible gift
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Recognition in Masterworks Series Concert Program Books contributors section
Sustainers' Circle ($100 to $249)
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Advance notification of special events
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Acknowledgement of tax-deductible gift
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Recognition in Masterworks Series Concert Program Books contributors section
Donors' Circle (up to $99)
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Acknowledgement of tax-deductible gift
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Recognition in Masterworks Series Concert Program Books contributors section
Estate Planning
Have you considered including the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra in your estate planning? Contact your financial advisor to discuss ways in which your support of the Wilmington Symphony can continue well into the future. Click here for more information.