Benefits
Connecting with friends, old and new, who share your passion for exemplary performances from around the globe is what the UW World Series is all about. Our donor benefits and recognition are designed to do just that.
Friends of the UW World Series enjoy the following benefits at their giving level and all levels below it:
Producer’s Circle ($25,000 and above)
- Prominent acknowledgement as a Series sponsor in all Encore programs
- Greenroom meet and greet with select artists (based on availability) *new!*
- Recognition in lobby *new!*
(Tax deductibility is reduced by $330 per person.)
Director’s Circle ($10,000-$24,999)
- Recognition during curtain speech *new!*
- Donor Profile on UW World Series website *new!*
- Opportunity to watch a performance from backstage
(Tax deductibility is reduced by $330 per person.)
Series Benefactor ($5,000-$9,999)
- Prominent acknowledgement as a sponsor on your subscription series
- 2 additional complimentary tickets to your event of choice *new!*
- Personal concierge service for ticket handling *new!*
(Tax deductibility is reduced by $330 per person.)
Event Sponsor ($2,500-$4,999)
- Invitation for private dining with the Director and featured artists
- Sponsorship of your event of choice and 2 complimentary tickets to that event *new!*
- 2 tickets donated in your name to a UW student *new!*
- Membership in the University of Washington President’s Club
(Tax deductibility is reduced by $190 per person.)
Distinguished Patron ($1,000 – $2,499)
- Invitation to house recitals and/or other private events (Based on artist availability)
- Priority seating upgrade for current UW World Series subscribers
- Invitation to the exclusive season preview brownbag lunch with Artistic Director *new!*
(Tax deductibility is reduced by $100 per person.)
Patron ($500 – $999)
- Admission to all intermission and post event receptions
- Opportunity to meet the featured artists in your subscription series
- Membership in the University of Washington College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s Club
(Tax deductibility is reduced by $25 per person.)
Great Performer ($250 – $499)
- Opportunity to enjoy wine and cheese at one intermission reception of your choice
- Opportunity to attend post event receptions and meet featured artists
- Invitation to annual gala
(Fully tax-deductible)
Key Player ($100 – $249)
- Opportunity to enjoy wine and cheese at a pre-selected intermission reception
- Invitation to attend Community Connections educational events
(Fully tax-deductible)
Friend ($50-$99)
- Program recognition in all Encore programs for the season
(Fully tax-deductible)
These benefits are in effect as of August 26, 2011. For complete tax deductibility, you may decline benefits at the time you make your gift.
For more information about joining the Friends of the UW World Series and questions regarding your benefits or tax deductibility, please contact Priya Frank at fpriya@u.washington.edu or 206-685-2819.
