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Donate to the Sacramento Opera
“It is an amazing tribute to opera
in Sacramento that you could fill the house on a rainy, cold, Tuesday evening.
Clearly Sacramento is supportive of the performing arts.” — J. Barrie Graham,
President and CEO, Exchange Bank
Did you know that the Sacramento Opera must raise $3,621.68 a day to keep our
doors open and the curtain up on incredible opera performances throughout the
year? Did you know that your ticket price covers about 60% of our operating
costs and the rest must be raised from the generous and dedicated contributions
of businesses, foundations, government resources, and individuals just like you?
Generous contributions from arts enthusiasts like you make all the difference.
Individual Membership Benefits
Business Partner Membership
Benefits
Matching Gifts
Planned Giving
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How to donate:
MAIL your generous tax-deductible contribution to
Sacramento Opera
P.O. Box 161027
Sacramento, CA 95816
OR
Donate ONLINE through our national partner
Network for Good.
OR
Give us a CALL at 916.737.1000 to donate over the phone with your Visa or
MasterCard.
Questions about donating? Call 916.737.1000.
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INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Enthusiast ($75 to $124)
[Value of Benefits Offered: $0]
• Acknowledgement in opera program for 12 months
from receipt of gift
• Advance ticket sale notification
• Use of exclusive Donor Lounge during
performances
Friend ($125 to $249) [Value of Benefits Offered: $0]
• All the above, PLUS
• Invitation to all Sacramento Opera special
events
Aficionado ($250 to $499) [Value of Benefits Offered: $20]
• All the above, PLUS
• Two (2) complimentary tickets to all Opera
Talks
Impresario ($500 to $999) [Value of Benefits Offered: $20]
• All the above, PLUS
• Two (2) complimentary passes to a dress
rehearsal
• Special reception with opera cast, OR
invitation to
attend the Cast Party
Patron ($1,000 to $2,499) [Value of Benefits Offered: $208]
• All the above, PLUS
• Two (2) complimentary guest tickets to each
production,
as available
• Two (2) additional complimentary guest passes
to a dress rehearsal
• Complimentary parking for one car
• Exclusive donor reception with the Artistic and
Executive Directors
• Four (4) complimentary beverage vouchers per
production
for use in the Donor Lounge
Benefactor ($2,500 to $4,999)
[Value of Benefits Offered: $350]
• All of the above, PLUS
• Two (2) additional complimentary guest tickets
to each
production (4 total per show)
• Private backstage guided tour
• Complimentary admission for two (2) to the
opening night
cast party of each production
Sponsor ($5,000 to $7,499)
[Value of Benefits Offered: $500]
• All the above, PLUS
• Two (2) additional complimentary guest tickets
to each
production (6 total per show)
• Invitation to exclusive Donor party
• Artistic Director and/or Executive Director
will be your
lunch or dinner guest
Maestro ($7,500 to $9,999)
[Value of Benefits Offered: $500]
• All the above, PLUS
• Dinner for two (2) hosted by the President of
the Board
Investor ($10,000 to $19,999)
[Value of Benefits Offered: $1,000]
• All the above, PLUS
• Recognition as Production Sponsor for one
production
on print materials, lobby signage,
and supertitle screen
prior to performances
• Sacramento Opera Holiday Carolers to perform at
an
event of your choice (must be
arranged in advance and
is subject to availability)
*Producer ($20,000 to $29,999)
*Season Sponsor ($30,000+)
*Donors at these levels are eligible to receive specially
tailored benefits.
Questions? Contact the Sacramento Opera office at
916.737.1000 or JLin@sacopera.org.
Sacramento Opera is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Federal Tax ID #94-6080390. All contributions are tax
deductible as provided by law. Please consult with your tax
professional for the full amount you may claim as a
deduction.
The total value of benefits offered for each gift level is
designated in brackets immediately after the level heading.
NOTE: If you wish to claim the full amount of your
contribution and “opt out” of receiving benefits, you
must notify Sacramento Opera in writing. ______________________________________________________
BUSINESS PARTNER MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Our business partners
from the community are welcomed supporters of the Sacramento Opera. While
providing assistance for mainstage production, education programs, and
community outreach, Sacramento Opera Business Partners also further their
community visibility, reinforce their current relationships with clients and
staff, and discover new customers.
Click here to download
our Business Partners Brochure
Member ($100 to $299)
- Recognition in opera program book (18,000
distribution)
- Recognition on the Sacramento Opera web site
- Invitation to all special events
Contributor ($300 to $499)
- Two complimentary tickets to Opera Talks Preview
- 10% off tickets for your company’s employees
- Plus all benefits above
Supporter ($500 to $999)
- Invitation to all special events
- Two passes to a dress rehearsal
- Two complimentary tickets to Opera Talks Preview (4
total, see above)
- Special invitation for the opening night cast party
following the performance
- Plus all benefits above
Partner ($1,000 to $2,499)
- 15% off advertisements in program book (18,000
distribution)
- Two complimentary seats to each production
- Two passes to a dress rehearsal (4 total, see above)
- Two complimentary passes to the opening night cast
party
- Two complimentary passes to the opening night
reception (prior to performance)
- Plus all benefits above
Director ($2,500 to $4,999)
- 25% off advertisements in program book (18,000
distribution)
- Two complimentary seats to each production (4 total,
see above)
- Two complimentary passes to the opening night
reception (4 total, see above)
- Private backstage tour after dress rehearsal
- Plus all benefits above
Producer ($5,000 to $9,999)
- Complimentary half page season advertisement in
program book (18,000 distribution)
- Lobby signage recognition during productions
- Two complimentary seats to each production (6 total,
see above)
- Plus all benefits above
Sustainer ($10,000 to $49,999)
- Complimentary full page season advertisement in
opera program book (18,000 distribution)
- Sacramento Opera Holiday Carolers performance at an
event of your choice*
- Company name and/or logo on direct mail postcards
prior to each production (30,000 distribution)
- Company name featured in all press releases
- Company name featured on projected super titles
prior to performances
- Two complimentary tickets to the Grand Opera in the
Grand Ballroom event
- Plus all benefits above
Visionary ($50,000 or more)
- Full page season advertisement in opera program book
(18,000 distribution)
- Sacramento Opera Holiday Carolers performance at an
event of your choice*
- Company name and/or logo on direct mail postcards
prior to each production (30,000 distribution)
- Company name featured in all press releases
- Two complimentary tickets to the Grand Opera in the
Grand Ballroom event (4 total, see above)
- Complimentary parking for one car at all
performances
- Autographed artist photograph
- Plus all benefits above
* subject to availability
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MATCHING GIFTS
Do you work for a company that matches charitable
contributions? You may be able to double the impact of your donation to the
Sacramento Opera! Check with your employer to see if they will match your
charitable contribution to the Sacramento Opera. If you have questions about
your company’s matching gift program, please contact your personnel office.
After confirming that your company matches donations made to the Sacramento
Opera, ask your employer for a matching gift form.
For your reference, the Sacramento Opera’s Tax Identification Number is
94-6080390.
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PLANNED GIVING
Sacramento Opera: Building a Legacy
A Mutually Beneficial Planned Stewardship Program
When is the right time to consider making a planned gift?
It is always important to have a thoughtful, tailored plan for your estate and
for caring for your loved ones. But there are many life events which are
appropriate occasions for you to consider adjusting your plan, or to start your
estate planning if you haven’t already done so. Here are just a few examples:
Retirement: have you or your spouse recently retired?
Marriage: did you or your child recently wed?
Expecting a child? (Start planning before you have to start changing diapers!)
Business change: have you recently sold or acquired a business?
Asset disposition: is it time to transfer an asset (for example, real property
or stock) which has substantially appreciated in value?
On the move: if you’ve recently moved to a new State, you may need to adjust
your plan.
Significant income item: do you face a large tax bill this year due to a taxable
income event?
Inheritance: did you receive a bequest or substantial gift?
Tax law change: has Congress made a change in the tax code that impacts your
situation?
Parting ways: did you or a child recently go through a divorce?
Serious illness in the family.
The loss of a loved one.
Or, has it simply been a long time since you last addressed your estate
plan? It may be a good time to think about how your estate is held, and who will
benefit from your assets.
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So, what is out there? There are several options. One or more of these examples
may fit in your estate plan.
Charitable Trusts. A trust is an instrument that allows you to control
and direct property while it is held by another person, a trustee, for the
benefit of your chosen beneficiaries. Two types of trusts enable you to control
your property, even though you have committed it for some charitable purpose and
thus obtain an immediate tax benefit.
The first type is a charitable remainder trust, where you can place assets in
trust now, continue to derive income from those assets, and dedicate the trusted
assets to a charitable organization upon your and/or your spouse’s death. You
may be able to obtain substantial tax savings now, and continue to derive income
into the future, using a charitable trust.
Or, you can establish a charitable lead trust to hold assets for a period of
time, and direct income from the assets to be passed to a charitable
organization, and upon some specified future event the property will return to
your estate.
Charitable Gift Annuities. This is a more simple variation of the gift
that keeps on giving -- not just to your favorite charity, but to you! You may
donate an asset, in exchange for the charity’s promise to make an annual payment
-- an annuity -- to you for a specified time. You are allowed to deduct the net
gift now.
Donor Advised Funds. With a donor advised fund, your contributions are
invested by the charity in a choice of investment pools which you can recommend.
Pooled Income Funds. In this type of fund, your contributions may grow
tax-free, while your beneficiaries receive a variable income stream for their
lives.
Remainder Interest in a Residence. Many donors have decided they will
donate their homes, or some rental property, to their favorite charity upon
their death. By donating a remainder interest in a residence, you can accomplish
this, but you receive the tax benefit of the donation right away. When you
donate a remainder interest, you keep and continue to own the property for the
rest of your life.
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These descriptions are for general informational purposes only. To find out more
about these and other creative vehicles for charitable giving, please consult an
estate planning professional.
Please consider giving a planned gift today, and ensure that you will be part of
Sacramento’s future.
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