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Individual Giving
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Each year (from September through February) the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra depends on the generous support of community members in order to ensure the continuance of its concerts and programs. This includes the Masterworks Series and Picnic @ the Pops concerts, free community performances such as the Music for Americans concert each 4th of July, run-out concerts (where the entire orchestra goes on the road to perform in both nearby and far away communities), and education programs for students and teachers grades K-12. Within our music education umbrella, the RSO provides Adventures in Music (AIM) and Discovery concerts to young audiences at the Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre and In-school Ensemble programs, where musicians bring the music into the classroom and across the curriculum.
NEW - Challenge Grant
The RSO has been awarded a $50,000 challenge grant from an anonymous foundation! When matched, all $100,000 will go directly towards the RSO's Endowment. Please consider how this might extend the life of your 07-08 donation by contributing an additional tax-deductible gift to this Challenge Grant opportunity. Make a secure donation now.
All donors enjoy the knowledge of sharing the future of the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra and each donor level has its own special *benefits described below.
*Please note: The IRS states that the value of certain benefits is not tax deductible. We have listed this information for you under Membership Levels. If you elect not to accept the benefits offered in appreciation of your contribution, you may deduct the full amount of your gift. Simply notify us in writing or send us an email (caroline.ellison@rso.com) stating that you would like to waive all benefits. You may also fax this information to 540-343-0069. Please keep a copy for your records.
You may also pay a lasting tribute to someone special to you by making a donation in their honor or memory through an Honor Gift or Memorial Tribute (below).
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
DONOR BENEFITS:
The Roanoke Symphony greatly appreciates the support we receive from the community and are pleased to recognize donors in the following ways:
Gold Baton Circle - $20,000 and above
($440 non-tax deductible)
• Event tailored to Donor's request
• Everything listed below
President's Circle - $10,000 - $19,999
($440 non-tax deductible)
• Private recital in your home
• Everything listed below
Conductor's Circle - $5000-$9,999
($240 non-tax deductible)
• Opportunity to dedicate a concert in donor's name or in honor or memory of a friend or family member
• Baton autographed by Maestro Wiley
• Everything listed below
Concertmaster's Circle - $2500-$4999
($200 non-tax deductible)
• Priority parking for all evening Masterworks and Pops concerts
• Commemorative RSO merchandise
• Everything listed below
Bravo Circle - $1500-$2499
($200 non-tax deductible)
• Invitation to Annual Bravo Circle Reception
• Invitation to private event with Maestro Wiley
• Priority ticketing: exchange privleges
• Everything listed below
Founder's Circle - $1000-$1499
($180 non-tax deductible)
• Invitation to special Guest Artist Reception
• Everything listed below
Benefactor's Circle - $750-$999
($120 non-tax deductible)
• Four passes to two RSO open rehearsals - Oct. 15 & May 6
• Everything listed below
Patron's Circle - $500-$749
($80 non-tax deductible)
• Invitation to donor Thank-You reception
• Everything listed below
Supporter's Circle - $250-$499
($70 non-tax deductible)
• Two passes to two RSO open rehearsals - Oct. 15 & May 6
• Everything listed below
Friend's Circle - $100-$249
($10 non-tax deductible)
• Two passes to one RSO open rehearsal
• Everything listed below
Contributor - $50-$99
• Advance notice of RSO activities
• Everything listed below
Donor's Circle - Up To $49
• Recognition in program book for the season of the gift
Contributions to the RSO are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. IRS regulations require you to deduct the value of any goods or services provided in return for your contribution, or give us written notification if you wish to decline benefits.
HONOR GIFTS & MEMORIAL TRIBUTES:
Honor Gifts celebrate an occasion or achievement of a friend or relative. This unique gift is a personal recognition of holidays, birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and other special occasions. Memorial Tributes are powerful expressions of symphony, which demonstrate your condolences for another during a time of loss.
Through an Honor Gift or Memorial Tribute, the Orchestra will send a personal acknowledgement to the family or individual honored, without reference to the amount of the gift, informing them of your kind gesture to them and the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra. For your tax records, you will receive an acknowledgement letter from the Development program.
For further information on this form of giving or for personal handling of your Honor Gift or Memorial Tribute, please contact the Development program at 540-343-6221 ext. 225 or via email at Caroline.Hammond@rso.com.
APPRECIATED STOCKS:
A gift of appreciated stock to the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra generally enables donors to obtain significant *tax benefits. Donors may receive an income tax deduction equal to the full fair market value of the stock on the date of the gifts. In addition, no capital gains tax is due when the Symphony sells the stock and the full value of the gift support the work of the RSO.
* For the remainder of 2007, if you are 70-1/2 or older, you may take advantage of a valuabe incentive to support the RSO. Currently, the IRA rollover permits individuals age 70 and above to make charitable donations of up to $100,000 from Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and Roth IRAs without having to count the distributions as taxable income.
Read more at IndependentSector.org.
Donating appreciated stock is as easy as 1, 2, 3...
1) Call the Development program at 540-343-6221 ext. 225 and notify them that you will be making a gift of stock. Please provide your name, address, and phone number as well as the type and number of shares of the security. With this information, we will ensure that the transaction is monitored properly and that you will receive proper recognition in donor listings and benefits associated with your donation.
2) If your securities are in the possession of your stock broker, your broker and the Roanoke Symphony's brooker will work together on the transfer of securities. Please contat c the RSO's Development Director, Caroline Hammond, 343-6221 ext. 225 or Caroline.Hammond@rso.com if you would like more information and we will work with you on any stock transfers.
3) If the securities are in your possession, send endorsed certificates by registered, return receipt requested mail to: Development Director, Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, 541 Luck Ave. Ste 200, Roanoke, VA 24016.
Please include your name, address, and phone number so that your gift can be properly acknowledged for tax purposes. In a separate envelope, mail a completed stock or bond power form for each certificate, left blank except for your signature. You may obtain a blank power form from your bank or broker. Sign the power form as your name appears on the certificate or bond.
For further information about making your Individual Support donation to the RSO please call our Development Director at 540-343-6221 ext. 225 or email Caroline.Hammond@rso.com, or contact your financial advisor.
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