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, based on sponsorship level) 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
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
- 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
- Opportunity to purchase a private Minnesota Orchestra concert for your employee/client entertainment (details to be determined; based on availability; concerts start at $50,000)
For additional information about corporate partnerships with the Minnesota Orchestra, please contact Director of Development and Institutional Giving, Heather Shiell: 612.371.7198, hshiell@mnorch.org.
