Individual Giving

Your commitment to Toledo Opera plays a leading role in our success. Your investment:

• Helps produce world-class productions
• Attracts stellar artists
• Ensures opera’s future in our community

Toledo Opera thrives as a strong and vibrant contributor to the community because of you. Ticket sales pay for less than 40% of the real cost of opera – your personal gift really helps! In appreciation of your generosity, we offer a wide variety of donor benefits to bring you closer to the art you love. 

Contributions of every size make the critical difference. The quality of our mainstage productions and educational programs is a direct reflection of your generosity.

As well as calling to make a contribution, you can donate securely online via PayPal.  It's an easy way to give to Toledo Opera right now!

Membership
As a Member, your generous and continued support ensures that each opera production combines the world's greatest singers with today's leading directors and designers. Toledo Opera depends on your valued partnership to bring thrilling, world-class performances to our stage. As a Member, you receive our sincerest thanks, and special invitations to exclusive events. To get closer to the magic and the stars on stage or for more information on the Membership program, please call (419) 255-7464.

Friend $100 – $249

• Subscription to TOP NOTES, Toledo Opera Newsletter
• Listing in season program book
• Invitation to Toledo Opera social events

Sponsor $250 – $499

• Invitations to dress rehearsals with cocktail reception
• Discount to area restaurants on Opera performance nights

Patron Program

Patron Program members receive all Membership benefits plus invitations to exclusive Patron Program events and behind-the-scenes opportunities. For inquiries, or to make a Patron gift by phone, please contact Development at (419) 255-7464.

Opera Council Silver $500 – $999

• Admission during intermission to Toledo Opera Council lounge
• Complimentary copy of Opera libretti
• Invitations to cocktail receptions to meet the guest stars
• Invitation to Arts-in-Education programs in the community

Opera Council Gold $1,000 – $2,499

• Invitation to reception with General Director and guest artists
• Free patron parking
• Worldwide opera ticket purchase assistance
• Two additional passes for guests to Opera Council lounge

 Impresario $2,500 – $4,999

• Invitations to staging rehearsal at Opera studio
• Ten dress rehearsal passes to be distributed to a school or educational institution of your choice

Verdi Society $5,000 – $9,999

• Private dinner with Opera stars

MATCHING GIFTS
Double your gift through your company’s Employee Matching Gift Program. Inquire with your employer for a matching gift form (retired employees should inquire whether they are eligible for the program).