Ways to Support

Where We Need Support
The Greensboro Symphony is dedicated to providing In-School Ensembles and live symphony concerts for the children of Guilford and surrounding counties each year. Our many outreach programs bring professional musicians into our schools and bring thousands of young people to War Memorial Auditorium for free concerts. These programs, in addition to the Symphony’s Masterworks, Chamber and POPS Series, enhance the lives of thousands of Guilford County residents each season.

Support the Annual Fund
Your contribution is an investment in the Orchestra, as well as the artistic life of the community. The Greensboro Symphony, a key presence in Greensboro's cultural community, brings countless positive changes in the city's quality of life.

Many individuals provide much-needed support to the Greensboro Symphony through their donations to the Annual Fund. Please respond positively when you receive a letter or call from one of our Board members. Your gift will ensure the continuation of the Symphony's Masterworks, POPS and Education concerts.

• $5,000 and above Maestro’s Platinum Circle
• $2,500-$4,999 Maestro’s Gold Circle
• $1,000-$2,499 Maestro’s Silver Circle
• $800-$999 Benefactor
• $500-$799 Sustainer
• $250-$499 Sponsor
• $100-$249 Patron

Donors making a contribution of $1,000 and above are entitled to purchase a VIP Parking Pass for the parking lot in front of War Memorial Auditorium for the Masterworks performances.

Donors making a contribution of $500 and above are entitled to purchase a VIP Parking Pass for the parking lot in front of War Memorial Auditorium for the POPS performances.

Give By Mail: Greensboro Symphony Orchestra, 200 North Davie Street, Suite 328, Greensboro, North Carolina 27401.

Give By Phone: 336.335.5456, Ext. 222 or 231.

Corporate Giving
Generous gifts from area businesses support the Symphony's diverse education and outreach programs for children, adults and seniors.

A company's annual donation not only enhances their image in the community to an affluent and well-educated audience, but also helps establish name identification and brand affiliation with one of the area's finest cultural institutions.

Categories of Corporate Giving:

• Series Sponsorship $25,000
• Sponsor of Masterworks Concert $4,000
• Sponsor of POPS Concert $5,000/$10,000
• Membership in Burlington 10 $1,000
• Education $1,000 +

Corporate Season Sponsor Recognition:
The Greensboro Symphony provides the following advertising and promotional exchanges for season sponsorships:

• Naming Opportunity for Masterworks Series
• Company logo to appear on concert Playbill pages for 12 classical concerts, 4 POPS concerts and 5 Chamber Series concerts. ($5,000 value).
• Company logo to be included in all newspaper ads for the nine-month season where space provides ($20,000 value).
• Company logo in 60,000 Season Brochures ($5,000 value). Printed in April of each year.
• Company custom signage at all Masterworks and POPS concerts ($6,000 value).
• Year-round featured corporate logo and links to corporate website from the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra Website (www.greensborosymphony.org) ($2,000 value)
• Recognition and corporate contributor listing in the Season Program Book ­ one 96-page publication used for all 14 classical concerts and four POPS concerts, read by more than 50,000 concert-goers ($4,000 value).
• Recognition and corporate contributor listing in the Season Program page publication distributed at 12 classical concerts, 4 POPS concerts and 5 Chamber Series concerts to more than 50, 000.
• Complimentary single tickets for clients or employees to 12 Masterworks and 4 POPS concerts ($7,000 value).
• Five (5) VIP reserved parking spaces at all GSO concerts (each VIP parking space is normally reserved for a $1,000/above contributor - $5,000 value).
• Full page, four-color advertisement in season playbill ($1,320 value).
• Public recognition and presentation to a corporate representative on stage preceding one concert.
• Invitation for four (4) to an exclusive corporate dinner with the Music Director.

Corporate Concert Sponsor Recognition:

• Fifty (50) ticket vouchers for the night of Concert,
• Four (4) VIP parking passes for the night of Concert,
• Complimentary reservations for corporate representatives at Maestro’s Society Terrace on the night of Concert,
• Featured sponsorship listing on Concert page of the playbill, (read by more than 20,000 concert attendees)
• Corporate custom signage displayed in downstairs and upstairs lobbies of the War Memorial Auditorium, Corporate logo displayed on all monitors in the lobby of the War Memorial Auditorium prior to concert, following concert, and during intermission, Arrangements may be made to display pre-produced televised advertisements,
• Public recognition and presentation to a corporate representative on stage preceding the Concert,
• Inclusion in all Concert print, radio & television advertising,
• Flower presentation to guest artists by corporate employee’s children,
• Pre-Concert presentation by Symphony Staff at corporate headquarters,
• Invitation for two (2) to an exclusive corporate dinner with the Music Director of the Greensboro Symphony,
• Year round featured corporate logo and links to corporate website from the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra Website www.greensborosymphony.org,
• Featured sponsorship listing on donor page of the playbill,
• Opportunity to distribute marketing material to patrons at the sponsored Concert and to have a table and/or display at the War Memorial Auditorium,
• Authorization to publicly promote the partnership in stores, newsletters, advertisements, website, etc.,
• Discounted tickets for company employees for remainder of season,
• Tax Deductible contribution and the joy of playing your part in Greensboro’s most prestigious cultural institution.

For more information, contact the Development Department:
336.335.5456, EXT. 231 or email scordick@greensborosymphony.org