Our donors help provide world-class productions, performances, and educational programs year after year. We rely upon the generosity of individuals, corporations, and private foundations to provide valuable resources for the Festival’s innovative programming. It is thanks to you, our terrific community of supporters, that OBF is able to bring extraordinary artists and musical performances to our community. A gift of $125 or more qualifies you for Friends of the Festival benefits, including discounts, early ticket ordering privileges, and much more!
Friends of the Festival
contribution.
Friends of the Festival Level: $125 – $499
All Friends of the Festival receive invitations to concert rehearsals, recognition in the souvenir Program Book, and exclusive early ticket ordering privileges for access to preferred seats at discounted prices.
Patron Level: $500 – $999
All of the above, plus special event invitations and reserved seating at community events.
Sustainer Level: $1,000 – $2,499
All of the above, plus invitations to events throughout the year, special rehearsal invitations, and 6 parking passes at the Hult Center.
Concertmaster’s Circle: $2,500 – $9,999
All of the above, plus you join the Conductor’s Society – an exclusive group of philanthropists dedicated to ensuring a bright future for OBF. Benefits include: personal VIP ticketing and concert assistance with OBF staff members; complimentary wine and chocolates at Silva Hall intermissions; invitations to exclusive receptions and private events with OBF leaders and artists throughout the year; six additional Hult Center parking passes; and unique opportunities to travel in style and hear OBF artists in exciting locales (nationally and internationally).
Maestro’s Circle
All of the above, plus annual Maestro’s Circle Event; exclusive rehearsals and meet-and-greets with OBF guest artists; an intimate reception hosted by UO president; and customized recognition. Let us tailor an opportunity to your interests!
For more information about the Conductor’s Society, please contact Lisa Bostwick.
Ways to support OBF:
Phone: (541) 346-5666
Mail a check to:
Oregon Bach Festival 1257
University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403
Gifts to OBF are eligible for Oregon’s Cultural Trust Tax Credit with a matching gift to the Oregon Cultural Trust! Click here to learn more.
Planned Giving
You can ensure the future health of OBF by making a planned gift. Planned giving refers to charitable gifts that require some planning before they are made. Many planned gift opportunities provide tax advantages for the donor. OBF partners with the University
of Oregon’s Office of Gift Planning to provide individuals with information about these types of gifts and their benefits. Here are some of the more popular planned gifts:
Planned gifts that pay you income Charitable Gift Annuity Charitable Remainder Trust
Planned gifts that the OBF can use today Outright Gifts Charitable Lead Trust
Planned gifts to the OBF after your lifetime Bequest Life Insurance Retirement Plans Retained Life Estate Donors who make these types of forward-thinking gifts are entitled to join our Legacy Society, which OBF
created to thank our special friends for their generosity.
Tribute Gifts
Tribute gifts are a special way to celebrate or honor someone important in your life while supporting OBF.
Memorial Gifts If you would like to remember someone who loved music and OBF during his or her lifetime, you can make a gift in that person’s memory.
Honorary Gifts You can also make a tribute gift to honor someone special on an important occasion such as a birthday, anniversary, or another milestone. You will receive a receipt for your donation and your tribute will be recognized in the annual commemorative season Program Book. We will also write to family members or friends, as you request, informing them of your thoughtful gift to OBF in honor or in memory of their loved one. (The amount of your donation will be kept confidential.)
Other Ways to Give
In addition to cash donations, you can help support OBF in the following ways:
Gifts of appreciated stocks Gift of appreciated stocks may provide tax advantages to you while you help ensure a vibrant future for OBF.
Matching gifts A matching gift from your employer could double your contribution to OBF at no additional cost to you. Check with your HR department to see if they have a matching gift program.
To make a gift to OBF or to learn more, contact Lisa Bostwick.