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Giving Benefits

Your Annual Fund gift allows us to stage opera with high artistic merits and to provide education and outreach programs to the community. In appreciation of your gift, Austin Lyric Opera provides benefits designed to enhance your enjoyment of the upcoming season. Donor Levels effective August 1, 2007.

Annual Fund

BENEFACTOR $1,000 - $1,499

All Sustainer benefits and services plus

• Invitation to two opera dress rehearsals
• Invitation to annual Armstrong Community Music School Faculty Recital
• Invitation to exclusive party with members of the Opera’s Board of Trustees

SUSTAINER $500 - $999

All Contributor benefits and services plus

• Invitation to one opera dress rehearsal
• Invitation to tour the Armstrong Community Music School

CONTRIBUTOR $250 - $499

All Donor benefits and services plus

• Invitation to one backstage tour of an ALO production
• Invitation to receive Armstrong Community Music School e-newsletter with alerts for special concerts and events

DONOR $125 - $249

All Friend benefits and services plus

• Annual Partner Hotline
• Name listing in ALO performance program

FRIEND up to $124

• OperAustin email newsletter
• Announcements of ALO and ACMS educational presentations

President’s Council Members

PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL PLUS $2,000- $2,999

All President’s Council benefits, plus

• Invitation to one additional Party with the Artists

PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL

$1,500 - $1,999

• Priority consideration for seat selection
• Complimentary parking at performances
• Invitation to all production dress rehearsals
• Invitation to exclusive Season Opening Party
• Invitation to one Party with the Artists
• Opportunity to host visiting opera stars
• Personalized ticket handling service

Chairman’s Forum Members

CHAIRMAN’S FORUM PLUS

$4,000 - $4,999

All Chairman’s Forum benefits, plus

• Invitation to one additional Party with the Artists
• Invitation to ALO Board of Trustees Annual Dinner

CHAIRMAN’S FORUM

$3,000 - $3,999

All President’s Council benefits, plus

• Invitation to an exclusive annual event
• Special travel program with fellow Chairman’s Forum Members
• NEW IN 2008 – VIP Lounge at Long Center during intermissions

Major Individuals

UNDERWRITER’S CIRCLE

Contributions of $75,000 or more receive exceptional recognition, benefits, and services. For more information about this level of support, contact Joanna Linden at (512) 472.5927 x 185.

PRODUCER’S CIRCLE

$50,000 - $74,999

All Founder’s Circle benefits and services, plus

• Prominent recognition on select marketing materials for the sponsored production
• Photo recognition in OperAustin

FOUNDER’S CIRCLE

$25,000 - $49,999

All Director’s Circle benefits and services, plus

• Personalized benefits package
• Complimentary use of the Opera Center for a private function (based on availability)
• Private dinner with Board Leadership

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE

$15,000 - $24,999

All Conductor’s Circle benefits and services, plus

• Behind-the-scenes tour of a working rehearsal for a private group, upon request
• Complimentary membership in the Austin Lyric Opera Guild
• Guest speaker in your home for a private lecture, upon request

CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE

$10,000 - $14,999

All Sponsor’s Circle benefits and services, plus

• Invitation to all Parties with the Artists
• Subscription to Opera News magazine
• Production Sponsorship opportunity
• Prominent recognition on the title page of the performance Program, for production sponsored
• Recognition by the Chairman of the Board at the Opening Night Dinner, for production sponsored
• Prominent recognition in OperAustin

SPONSOR’S CIRCLE

$5,000 - $9 ,999

All Chairman’s Forum benefits and services, plus

• Invitation to two Parties with the Artists
• Recognition in OperAustin
• NEW IN 2008 – Complimentary Valet Parking at the Long Center

We want you to enjoy the events and benefits offered to you as a donor of Austin Lyric Opera. Each benefit was carefully planned to enhance your opera experience and bring you closer to Austin Lyric Opera. We ask that benefits remain for your exclusive use and not be transferred to others.