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Support UsAs a privately funded nonprofit institution, Citi Performing Arts CenterSM must rely on the generosity of its friends and supporters to meet the enormous cost of providing programs and services, year-round, to millions of local, national, and international visitors. There are many ways for you to contribute, and many benefits in store when you choose to do so. We welcome your involvement in the areas listed below, and look forward to a prolonged, mutually rewarding relationship. Individual Support Corporate Support, Memberships and Sponsorships Foundation and Government Support Support Suskind Young At ArtsIndividual SupportTo make an on-line donation NOW please use our secure donation form Individual Donations Individual Donations to Citi Performing Arts CenterSM are most helpful and can be designated for general operating support or for one of our programs or events. Donations can be made by check or by credit card and are 100% tax-deductible. For further information about donations, please contact Kristen Baker-Hoyt, Annual Giving Associate at 617-532-1255. Tribute Gifts and Honoraria Those wishing to make a donation to Citi Performing Arts CenterSM in the form of honoraria are welcome to do so. Honoraria may be designated for a specific program or event occurring at The Wang Center, or may be made to The Walter Suskind Memorial Education Fund, a permanent endowment to underwrite Wang Center education programs. For more information about Honoraria, please contact Kristen Baker-Hoyt, Annual Giving Associate at 617-532-1255. Employee Matching Gifts Citi Performing Arts CenterSM has been fortunate to benefit from the generosity of hundreds of corporations through Employee Matching Gifts. Individuals seeking to establish employee matching programs between The Wang Center and their employers are invited to join our list of current supporters. For more information about Employee Matching Gifts, please contact Kristen Baker-Hoyt, Annual Giving Associate at 617-532-1255. Benefit Events Each year, Citi Performing Arts CenterSM showcases its unique artistic season and its partnerships with the community through special fundraising and awareness events. Our events include an Annual Open House (free), Member events shaped around performances, as well as collaborative events and galas with fellow not-for-profit arts and cultural organizations. Our special event season culminates with The Annual Wang Center Gala, a night of festivities that celebrates the arts and honors Boston's philanthropic leaders. In paying tribute to these individuals, Citi Performing Arts CenterSM donates a portion of the event's gross proceeds to charities chosen by the honorees. Citi Performing Arts CenterSM also works to support local causes. We are home to a Verizon Wireless HopeLine kiosk, and ask that patrons drop off used cell phones at Citi Performing Arts CenterSM, which are refurbished and redistributed to victims of domestic violence. We also schedule clothing and food collections for Pine Street Inn. Your participation in the above activities can make a difference for both Citi Performing Arts CenterSM and the community. If you would like to be involved in an event, please refer to the special events page for more details. Corporate Support and SponsorshipsSponsorships Corporations are encouraged to contact Citi Performing Arts CenterSM to discuss opportunities to design a Sponsorship package that supports the goals of your organization. For further information about Sponsorship, please contact Stacie Finnegan, Corporate Relations Manager at 617-532-1278. Be a Corporate Member If you seek further Citi Performing Arts CenterSM benefits for your employees, sign-up to be a Corporate Member! To learn more about membership details and benefits call Stacie Finnegan, Corporate Relations Manager at 617-532-1278. Join the Loge Club The Wang Center's Loge Club offers a variety of amenities, including dress circle tickets and pre-show receptions for Wang Theatre performances. The Loge Club provides you with a unique way to reward employees, entertain clients and impress your family and friends. To learn more about becoming a Loge Club Member, call Stacie Finnegan, Corporate Relations Manager at 617-532-1278. Special Events Each year Citi Performing Arts CenterSM showcases its unique artistic season and partnerships with special fund-raising and awareness events, including an Open House -- free to the general public, members' events, as well as collaborative events and galas with fellow not-for-profit arts and cultural organizations. The special event season culminates with The Wang Center Annual Gala. At this celebration of performing arts, The Wang Center honors one of Boston's philanthropic leaders. In paying tribute to the great work of these individuals, Citi Performing Arts CenterSM donates a portion of the event's gross proceeds to charities chosen by the honorees. Any of our patrons can help us make a difference. Citi Performing Arts CenterSM is home to a Verizon Wireless HopeLine kiosk, in which used cell phones may be dropped off, refurbished and redistributed to victims of domestic violence. We also schedule clothing and food collections for Pine Street Inn and other charity organizations. Please refer to the special events page for upcoming event notifications. Foundation SupportFoundation and Government Grants Every year, Citi Performing Arts CenterSM seeks operating, capital, and special project grants from the private and public sectors. Specifically, our Disability Access Program, Suskind Young At Arts (our Education Outreach Initiative) and the products of our partnerships with local arts organizations are reliant on the support from corporations, foundations, and the federal, state and local government. If you or your organization is interested in supporting Citi Performing Arts CenterSM or one of its programs, please contact Megan Welch, Government Foundation and Research Manager at 617-532-1246. Support Suskind Young At ArtsEach year, the Citi Performing Arts CenterSM education outreach program, Suskind Young At Arts, offers innovative and interactive educational programs in the arts for people of all ages. Offered entirely free of charge, Suskind Young At Arts must rely on the generosity of its friends and supporters to meet the tremendous cost of maintaining the quality and accessibility of its programs. Make a gift today and help sustain valuable opportunities in the arts for you, your family and your community! To make an on-line donation NOW, please use our secure donation form. Individual Donations Individuals Donations to Suskind Young At Arts help sustain our education outreach programs. If you would like to make a donation, please contact Kristen Baker-Hoyt, Annual Giving Associate at 617-532-1255. Donations are 100% tax-deductible. Join our Annual Appeal Suskind Young At Arts' Annual Appeal has garnered significant support from individuals each year, but has the potential to grow. We hope to build our base of support in the following years so that we can sustain Suskind Young At Arts in perpetuity. If you would like to be included in our next Annual Appeal, please contact Kristen Baker-Hoyt, Annual Giving Associate at 617-532-1255. Tribute Gifts and Honoraria If you wish to make a donation to Suskind Young At Arts in the form of honoraria you are welcome to do so. For more information about Honoraria, please contact Kristen Baker-Hoyt, Annual Giving Associate at 617-532-1255. Foundation, Corporate and Government Grants Grants from foundations, corporations and the state and federal government are the primary base of support for Suskind Young At Arts. Over the past few years, grants have been offered for general support as well as for specific Suskind Young At Arts initiatives. If your foundation or organization is interested in funding Suskind Young At Arts though a grant, please contact Megan Welch, Government Foundation and Research Manager at 617-532-1246. Walter Suskind Memorial Education Fund All Individual and Tribute Gifts contribute to the Walter Suskind Memorial Education Fund. Opened in 1999, interest from the Fund is used to underwrite Suskind Young At Arts' yearly budget. The remainder of the Fund safeguards Suskind Young At Arts in the long run, and helps us continue our programs when giving is low. For further information, please contact Megan Welch, Government Foundation and Research Manager at 617-532-1246. For general Development information or additional inquiries, please contact Kristen Baker-Hoyt, Annual Giving Associate at 617-532-1255. |
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