Make An Investment
When you invest in Dayton Opera, you not only help to create extraordinary main stage productions, but also enable the company to give back to the Miami Valley in lots of ways — stimulating the local economy, encouraging cultural tourism and fostering a love for the arts through a variety of education and outreach programs. Each dollar invested annually in Dayton Opera impacts the lives of

• 11,000 students annually who learn about opera through in-school outreach programs
• 27,114 community members who participate in performances and educational offerings
• 340 local artists and technicians who help create all the memorable moments you experience with each production

Contributions may be made by cash, check or charged to your MasterCard, VISA, Discover or American Express. Gifts of appreciated assets, such as stock, may also be used to make an Annual Fund gift. The full amount of your annual donation is deductible as a charitable contribution, unless otherwise noted.

To Make a Donation via our secure, online donation page,click here.

Learn more about Dayton Opera’s Annual Fund.

Donor Opportunities & Benefits
Your gift to the Annual Fund makes a difference in everything we do — from education to our professional artist training program to mainstage productions. In return, you have the satisfaction of knowing you make a wonderful and vibrant art form possible. Below are giving levels available and additional benefits.

Less than $100 (Supporter)
Invitation to Dayton Opera Annual Meeting

$100 and above (Friend)
All of the above benefits, plus:
Dayton Opera series program listing during the 2011-2012 season

$250 and above (Enthusiast)
All of the above benefits, plus:
Complimentary 2011-2012 season poster
Invitation for selected Dayton Opera special events

$500 and above (Patron)
All of the above benefits, plus:
Complimentary opera CD

$750 and above (Benefactor)
All of the above benefits, plus:
Schuster Center backstage tour, upon request

$1,000 and above (Leader)
All of the above benefits, plus:
Invitations to selected Impresario Circle events and performance receptions during the season

$1,500 and above
Impresario Circle
Membership to this private social and philanthropic group starts with a $1,500 donation and carries with it exclusive benefits. Please contact Wendy Merkert, Development Director at 937.228.0662 X3013 for more information.

Dayton Opera Donor Privacy Policy
We value and respect the privacy of our donors. Dayton Opera guarantees that we will not sell or trade our donors’ personal or contact information to anyone, nor will we send mailings on behalf of other organizations.