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Your Generosity Creates Incredible Art
Whether on stage, in the studio or in the community, Richmond Ballet creates enduring art that lives on in the hearts and minds over 100,000 patrons and participants each year. These powerful experiences are possible because of the generosity of our community. Earned revenue from ticket sales and tuition covers only 55% of our annual operating costs. Our patrons are truly the magic behind the curtain.
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(804) 344-0906 x247
Donate By Mail
SEND TO: Richmond Ballet
Attn: Development
407 East Canal Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Richmond Ballet is a registered non-profit 501(c)3 organization, federal tax ID # 54-6049848.
Individual Giving
Be a Partner in Our Dance
In recognition of your generous Annual Fund support, we are pleased to offer special engagement opportunities listed below. Benefits are cumulative from one level to the next. Thank you for dancing with us. You make dreams come true!
Friends Circle
Trustworthy and loyal, members of our Friends Circle recognize our efforts, value the performing arts and want to make a difference
Associate – $100-249
Includes a copy of the impact report, recognition in the season playbill, and access to pre-sale tickets
Fan – $250-999
Includes an invitation to a Minds In Motion class viewing at a participating school, 10% discount on Richmond Ballet merchandise, an invitation to attend a Lecture Demonstration at a participating school, and Donor Lounge access for all performances at Dominion Energy Center (DEC)
Benefactor – $1,000-1,499
Includes tour of Richmond Ballet facilities and studios by special arrangement, invitations to rehearsal viewings at the Richmond Ballet studios, an invitation to a Company Class viewing on stage at Dominion Energy Center (DEC)
Cabriole Circle
Inspired by the dynamic ballet jump, members of our Cabriole Circle propel us higher, enabling us to reach the fullest potential of our mission
Patron – $1,500-2,499
Includes a viewing of a Minds In Motion Ambassador rehearsal at the Richmond Ballet studios, invitation to rehearsal viewings at DEC performances and an invitation to opening night receptions of DEC performances
Dancer – $2,500-4,999
Includes an invitation to Company class viewings at Richmond Ballet
Choreographer – $5,000-9,999
Includes tour of Richmond Ballet costume shop by special arrangement, invitation to exclusive experiences connected to regional, national and international touring, and two single-use reserved parking passes for a performance at DEC upon request
Director – $10,000-24,999
Includes invitation to Dinner with the Dancers and invitation to a private reception with a visiting artist upon request
Star – $25,000-$49,999
Includes a backstage tour at DEC by special arrangement and lunch with Artistic Director Ma Cong by special arrangement
Luminary – $50,000+
Private dinner with Artistic Director Ma Cong and Thomas Landrum
Encore Society
CREATE A LEGACY AND ENSURE THE FUTURE OF RICHMOND BALLET
Richmond Ballet invites you to become part of our history, as well as our future. Members of The Encore Society are friends of Richmond Ballet who have included the organization in their charitable gift planning. Your foresight and vision enables us to continue to “awaken and uplift the human spirit” through dance for years to come.
It is simple to use the appropriate language in your will or other estate documents. This ensures your wishes are carried out and Richmond Ballet receives the assets that you intend. The correct language is noted below:
I give [specific dollar amount or specific asset or the remainder of my residuary estate or xx percent of my residuary estate] to Richmond Ballet, Inc. currently located at 407 East Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, to be added to Richmond Ballet’s General Endowment.
Planned gifts may also be designated for a specific purpose.
Matching Gift
Increase your donation to Richmond Ballet with a matching gift from your employer! Matching gifts are a type of giving program that is set up by companies and corporations as an employee benefit. After an employee donates to a nonprofit, they can submit a matching gift request to their employer and the company will make an additional gift to that nonprofit. Richmond Ballet has received matching gifts from Altria, Bank of America, CarMax, Citizens Bank, Disney, Dominion Energy, Harris Williams, HCA, Markel, Northwestern Mutual, PNC, TowneBank, Truist and Wells Fargo. Your employer may be added to this generous list!
Simply ask your employer:
- Do you have a matching gift program?
- What is a qualifying donation?
- Is there a deadline to request a matching gift?
With a matching gift, your donation to Richmond Ballet will go even further to bring meaningful arts experiences to communities across Virginia and beyond.
If your employer needs confirmation of your donation to create the match or if you have further questions, please contact Brooke Bates at bbatesr@richmondballet.com.
CORPORATE GIVING
QUESTIONS?
CONTACT: Brooke Bates
bbates@richmondballet.com
(804) 344-0906 x221