Each year The Shrewsbury
Chorale must raise money from a variety of sources to fund its annual
series of concerts for the people of central New Jersey. Current
funding sources include ticket sales, membership dues, fund-raising
events, governmental funding, and program advertising.
However,
the financial costs of producing concerts continue to rise, and
the thin financial margin on which the Chorale operates often limits
its ability to undertake new and exciting challenges.
Wouldn't
it be wonderful for the Chorale to commission new works, to hire
the full complement of instruments for which works were originally
written, or to take its music to other communities? These goals
require long term planning, and the assurance that the necessary
financial support will be available.
Income from the Endowment Fund
is used to ensure the future financial well-being of the Shrewsbury
Chorale, and to fund special projects and goals essential to the
continued growth and stability of the organization.
Endowment
Gift Opportunities
Stocks or Securities: A
gift of stock, property, or securities is tax-deductible for the
donor, relieves the donor of capital gains liability, and benefits
the Shrewsbury Chorale with the full value of the gift.
Multi-Year Pledges: A
pledge to the Chorale can be paid over a number of years, allowing
the donor to make a substantial gift without having to liquidate
current assets.
Deferred Giving: A number
of giving plans allow the donor to make a gift of stocks, securities,
or property to the Chorale, enjoy the tax benefits of such a gift,
yet continue to live off the income from those assets until his
or her death.
Include the Chorale in Your Will: Naming
the Chorale as a beneficiary of your estate in your will assures
that future audiences and members will enjoy the benefits of a
strong, vibrant organization for generations to come.
The
Marianne Sahar Fund for Soloists
Established
by a donation from Drs. Anthony and Marianne Sahar, earnings from
the Marianne Sahar Fund for Soloists are used to underwrite the
cost of professional soloists when the works performed require
it.
Significant
Gifts - Naming Opportunities
Conductors
Chair $25,000
Accompanists
Chair $15,000
Concertmaster/mistress Chair $10,000
Timpani
Chair $10,000
Trumpet, Trombone Chairs $5,000
Violin, Viola Chairs $5,000
Cello
Chair $8,000
Gift
Categories
Naming Opportunities (above) $5,000
+
Angels $2,
500 - $5,000
Cherubs $1,500
- 2,500
Protectors $750-1500
Guardians $500
- $750
Please
Donate
Please indicate the following in your letter:
Amount of gift enclosed$_______
Amount of pledge $_______
(If a multi-year pledge, please
indicate number of years: _______)
Manner in which gift may be acknowledged:
______ In memory of
______ In honor of
Name(s)___________________________________
______I wish my gift to be anonymous.
The Shrewsbury Chorale wishes to express our thanks
for your patronage.
Please make checks payable
to The Shrewsbury Chorale
and mail to:
The Board of Directors
The Shrewsbury Chorale
P. O. Box 7984
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702