Corporate Partnership Benefits
Several hundred companies and firms proudly support the music and education programs of the Minnesota Orchestra, providing annual support of more than $2.5 million—nearly ten percent of the Orchestra’s operating budget.
Donor recognition and corporate sponsorships at Orchestra concerts begin at the $10,000 level and vary from a single concert to an entire concert series. Innovative benefits can be tailored to meet foundation or corporate marketing objectives at every giving level, and may include:
Visibility and Branding Opportunities
The research demonstrates what arts groups and their supporters have been saying for a long time: the arts have a crucial role to play in Minnesota’s future economic growth… [The] arts and culture industry can be leveraged to create jobs, to revitalize communities, and to educate our children while helping drive the Minnesota economy.
~ Sheila Smith,
Executive Director,
Minnesota Citizens for the Arts
January 2007
Donors and sponsors may select a concert (or series of concerts) from the Classical, Weekender Pops, Inside the Classics or Sommerfest series:
- Opportunity to produce a customized insert in Showcase magazine
- Recognition on the program page of Showcase magazine
- Recognition on signage at Orchestra Hall on the day of your concert
Throughout the year, donors and sponsors also receive:
- Opportunity to received discounted advertising rates in Showcase magazine
- Recognition in the Corporate Donor listing in Showcase and the Orchestra’s Annual Report
- Recognition on the Corporate Partner page of the Orchestra’s web site
- Opportunity to participate in the annual Symphony Ball through purchase of tables or individual tickets, as well as through Ball program advertisements and other sponsorships
Hospitality/Client Entertainment Opportunities
- Complimentary tickets are available for your sponsored concert evening(s) (quantity varies with partnership level) with an option to purchase additional tickets at a discount (based on availability)
- Invitation to the Green Room intermission patron reception on your sponsored concert evening (for groups of 50 or fewer; Classical Series concerts only)
- Private use of Orchestra Hall facilities for a pre- or post-concert reception
- Arrangements can be made for a Musician or other Orchestra personnel to speak at your pre- or post- concert reception
- We offer several options for discounted tickets for employees, through the Orchestra’s corporate voucher program and group sales
- Corporate representatives are invited to join Green Room Intermission Receptions when attending Classical series concerts at Orchestra Hall
- Two complimentary tickets to the annual Guarantors’ Concert honoring contributors and partners
- An invitation to the Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Orchestral Association
- A corporate benefits manager is on staff to ensure the ease and success of your events
For additional information about corporate partnerships with the Minnesota Orchestra, please contact Director of Institutional Giving, Heather Shiell: 612.371.7198, hshiell@mnorch.org.
