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The San Francisco Performances family of Members helps ensure that the arts remain a powerful force in our lives and in the life of the Bay Area community. Join the family and Member today!
Ticket sales cover only a portion of our costs. Your support guarantees that from year to year we have the income we need to provide the community with top-quality performances and programs.
You can donate now by selecting your preferred giving level below. If you wish to make a recurring/monthly gift or customize an installment plan, contact us at (415) 677-0326 or donors@sfperformances.org.
Giving Levels and Benefits
$75–$124
Friend Benefits
- Advance notice of annual concert series
- Opportunity to buy single tickets before the general public through the SF Performances’ private sales line
$125–$249
Member Benefits
- Advance notice of annual concert series
- Opportunity to buy single tickets before the general public through the SF Performances’ private sales line
- Recognition in performance programs throughout the year
- A pair of tickets to the annual Gift Concert
$250–$499
Sustainer Benefits
- Advance notice of annual concert series
- Opportunity to buy single tickets before the general public through the SF Performances’ private sales line
- Recognition in performance programs throughout the year
- A pair of tickets to the annual Gift Concert
- Complimentary ticket exchange
- Priority wait-list privileges for sold-out performances
$500–$1,199
Advocate Benefits
- Advance notice of annual concert series
- Opportunity to buy single tickets before the general public through the SF Performances’ private sales line
- Recognition in performance programs throughout the year
- A pair of tickets to the annual Gift Concert
- Complimentary ticket exchange
- Priority wait-list privileges for sold-out performances
- An invitation for two to the Advocates Reception, a post-concert reception with the concert’s artist(s)
- A pair of tickets to a performance of your choice, as available, and upon request at time of donation
- Opportunity to have SF Performances donate two performance tickets to the charity event of your choice (subject to availability)
JOIN THE INNER CIRCLE
Inner Circle Members receive exclusive benefits and privileges designed to enhance their experience with SF Performances.
$1,200–$2,999
Patron Benefits
- Advance notice of annual concert series
- Opportunity to buy single tickets before the general public through the SF Performances’ private sales line
- Recognition in performance programs throughout the year
- A pair of tickets to the annual Gift Concerts
- Complimentary ticket exchange
- Priority wait-list privileges for sold-out performances
- An invitation for two to the Advocates Reception, a post-concert reception with the concert’s artist(s)
- A pair of tickets to a performance of your choice, as available, and upon request at time of donation
- Opportunity to have SF Performances donate two performance tickets to the charity event of your choice (subject to availability)
- An invitation for two to the Inner Circle Recital and Reception in a private home
- Concierge ticket service, includes access to premium orchestra seats reserved for Inner Circle members
- Reserved premium seating at the Gift Concert
- Opportunity to join other supporters as a Concert Partner to co-sponsor one of the following performances:
- Esmé Quartet
(October 26, 2024) - Sir Stephen Hough, piano
(February 4, 2025) - Manuel Barrueco, guitar
(May 3, 2025)
- Esmé Quartet
$3,000–$4,999
Presenter Benefits
- Advance notice of annual concert series
- Opportunity to buy single tickets before the general public through the SF Performances’ private sales line
- Recognition in performance programs throughout the year
- A pair of tickets to the annual Gift Concert
- Complimentary ticket exchange
- Priority wait-list privileges for sold-out performances
- An invitation for two to the Advocates Reception, a post-concert reception with the concert’s artist(s)
- A pair of tickets to a performance of your choice, as available, and upon request at time of donation
- Opportunity to have SF Performances donate two performance tickets to the charity event of your choice (subject to availability)
- An invitation for two to the Inner Circle Recital and Reception in a private home
- Concierge ticket service, includes access to premium orchestra seats reserved for Inner Circle members
- Reserved premium seating at the Gift Concert
- Opportunity to join other supporters as a Concert Partner to co-sponsor one of the following performances:
- Esmé Quartet
(October 26, 2024) - Sir Stephen Hough, piano
(February 4, 2025) - Manuel Barrueco, guitar
(May 3, 2025)
- Esmé Quartet
- Opportunity to sponsor a Salon Series concert
- Four complimentary tickets to your sponsored concert
- Special introduction to the artist(s) associated with your concert
- Sponsorship recognition in the program and on our website
BENEFACTOR, GUARDIAN & GUARANTOR
SF Performances’ highest levels of donors receive all the previous benefits and in addition are eligible for mainstage sponsorship opportunities.
$5,000–$9,999
Benefactor Benefits
- Advance notice of annual concert series
- Opportunity to buy single tickets before the general public through the SF Performances’ private sales line
- Recognition in performance programs throughout the year
- A pair of tickets to the annual Gift Concert
- Complimentary ticket exchange
- Priority wait-list privileges for sold-out performances
- An invitation for two to the Advocates Reception, a post-concert reception with the concert’s artist(s)
- A pair of tickets to a performance of your choice, as available, and upon request at time of donation
- Opportunity to have SF Performances donate two performance tickets to the charity event of your choice (subject to availability)
- An invitation for two to the Inner Circle Recital and Reception in a private home
- Concierge ticket service, includes access to premium orchestra seats reserved for Inner Circle members
- Reserved premium seating at the Gift Concert
- Opportunity to sponsor a performance during the 2024–25 Season
- Four complimentary tickets to your sponsored performance
- Special introduction to the artist(s) associated with your performance
- Sponsorship recognition in the program and on our website
$10,000–$24,999
Guardian Benefits
- Advance notice of annual concert series
- Opportunity to buy single tickets before the general public through the SF Performances’ private sales line
- Recognition in performance programs throughout the year
- A pair of tickets to the annual Gift Concert
- Complimentary ticket exchange
- Priority wait-list privileges for sold-out performances
- An invitation for two to the Advocates Reception, a post-concert reception with the concert’s artist(s)
- A pair of tickets to a performance of your choice, as available, and upon request at time of donation
- Opportunity to have SF Performances donate two performance tickets to the charity event of your choice (subject to availability)
- An invitation for two to the Inner Circle Recital and Reception in a private home
- Concierge ticket service, includes access to premium orchestra seats reserved for Inner Circle members
- Reserved premium seating at the Gift Concert
- Opportunity to sponsor a premium performance
- Six complimentary tickets to your sponsored performance
- Special introduction to the artist(s) associated with your performance
- Sponsorship recognition in the program and on our website
- A full slate of recognition opportunities personalized to your particular interests
$25,000+
Guarantor Benefits
- Advance notice of annual concert series
- Opportunity to buy single tickets before the general public through the SF Performances’ private sales line
- Recognition in performance programs throughout the year
- A pair of tickets to the annual Gift Concert
- Complimentary ticket exchange
- Priority wait-list privileges for sold-out performances
- An invitation for two to the Advocates Reception, a post-concert reception with the concert’s artist(s)
- A pair of tickets to a performance of your choice, as available, and upon request at time of donation
- Opportunity to have SF Performances donate two performance tickets to the charity event of your choice (subject to availability)
- An invitation for two to the Inner Circle Recital and Reception in a private home
- Concierge ticket service, includes access to premium orchestra seats reserved for Inner Circle members
- Reserved premium seating at the Gift Concert
- Opportunity to sponsor one full series or an artist-in-residence for the 2024–25 Season.
- Ten complimentary tickets to your sponsored performance
- Special introduction to the artist(s) associated with your performance
- Sponsorship recognition in the program and on our website
- Private lunch or dinner with President Melanie Smith and the artist(s) (if available) associated with your series
- A full slate of recognition opportunities personalized to your particular interests
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By Mail
Download a donation form and mail to:
San Francisco Performances
500 Sutter Street
Suite 710
San Francisco, CA 94102
Gifts of Stock
Making a gift of securities is an excellent way to give to San Francisco Performances. By giving securities directly to San Francisco Performances, you may avoid capital gains taxes on the stock’s increased value, and your charitable tax deduction may equal the full value of the securities at the time of donation—a double tax benefit. To make a gift of stock, download the Stock Transfer Form.
Your Contribution
Certain benefits may reduce the tax-deductible portion of your gift. The name on the credit card will be listed as the donor of this gift and a tax receipt will be sent to the address listed on the credit card. If you would also like to have your gift listed in honor or memory of someone else, please let us know. Do you have questions about your contribution? Please contact us at (415) 677-0326 or donors@sfperformances.org.
Contact Us
Do you have questions or a special request? We are happy to speak directly with you. Contact us at (415) 677-0326 or donors@sfperformances.org
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