Donor Benefits
Described by USA Today as “one of the top music festivals in the world, a gathering known for innovative, creative collaborations which honor Georgia roots while drawing top international performers”, the Savannah Music Festival (SMF) is one of the most distinctive cross-genre music festivals anywhere. While box office revenues continue to grow each year, earned income accounts for only 40 percent of SMF’s annual budget. As a non-profit organization, our dedicated contributors help to keep SMF’s unique artistic spirit alive for generations to come.
The Savannah Music Festival provides the following benefits to reward and acknowledge those invested in perpetuating the artistic excellence of our programming, and the cultural and economic development of our community. Click on a donation level to learn more.
Patron $100+
- Recognition in festival program book contributor pages
- Discount on SMF merchandise
Aficionado $500+
- Recognition in Festival Program Book contributor pages
- Recognition on website
- Advanced first-class ticket brochure mailing
- Early access to electronic ticket brochure
- Invitation to season kickoff event
- Discount on SMF merchandise
Festival Friend 1 Name Badge $1,250+
- Recognition in Festival Program Book contributor pages
- Recognition on website
- Advanced first-class ticket brochure mailing
- Early access to electronic ticket brochure
- Invitation to season kickoff event
- Free current SMF poster
- Personalized ticketing assistance by SMF staff
- Access to reserved priority seats for theater concerts until December 16th
- Early entry at all general admission concerts
- Access to Morris Center Donor Lounge
- 4 courtesy guest passes for festival parties or early entry
- Unlimited ticket exchanges and waived handling fees
- Invitations to SMF’s Festival Fête, Jazz on the River Donor Event, and Finale
- Discount on SMF merchandise
Festival Friend 2 Name Badges $2,500+
- Recognition in Festival Program Book contributor pages
- Recognition on website
- Advanced first-class ticket brochure mailing
- Early access to electronic ticket brochure
- Invitation to season kickoff event
- Free current SMF poster
- Personalized ticketing assistance by SMF staff
- Access to reserved priority seats for theater concerts until December 16th
- Early entry at all general admission concerts
- Access to Morris Center Donor Lounge
- 4 courtesy guest passes for festival parties or early entry
- Unlimited ticket exchanges and waived handling fees
- Invitations to SMF’s Festival Fête, Jazz on the River Donor Event, and Finale
- Discount on SMF merchandise
Festival Insider $3,000+
- Recognition in Festival Program Book contributor pages
- Recognition on website
- Advanced first-class ticket brochure mailing
- Early access to electronic ticket brochure
- Invitation to season kickoff event
- Free current SMF poster
- Personalized ticketing assistance by SMF staff
- Access to reserved priority seats for theater concerts until January 15th
- Early entry at all general admission concerts
- Access to Morris Center Donor Lounge
- 6 courtesy guest passes for festival parties or early entry
- Unlimited ticket exchanges and waived handling fees
- Invitations to SMF’s Festival Fête, Jazz on the River Donor Event, and Finale
- Invitation to open rehearsals
- Behind the scenes access to Swing Central Jazz, Musical Explorers and Acoustic Music Seminar
- Invitation to Acoustic Music Seminar meet & greet luncheon with student participants
- Discount on SMF merchandise
Concert Circle - Bronze $5,000+
- Recognition in Festival Program Book contributor pages
- Venue banner recognition
- Recognition on website
- Advanced first-class ticket brochure mailing
- Early access to electronic ticket brochure
- Invitation to season kickoff event
- Free current SMF poster
- Personalized ticketing assistance by SMF staff
- Access to reserved priority seats for theater concerts until January 20th
- Early entry at all general admission concerts
- Access to Morris Center Donor Lounge
- 10 courtesy guest passes for festival parties or early entry
- Unlimited ticket exchanges and waived handling fees
- Invitations to SMF’s Festival Fête, Jazz on the River Donor Event, and Finale
- Invitation to open rehearsals
- Behind the scenes access to Swing Central Jazz, Musical Explorers and Acoustic Music Seminar
- Invitation to Acoustic Music Seminar meet & greet luncheon with student participants
- Opportunity to co-sponsor festival event (one single-run general admission event)
- Preferred seating at sponsored event (up to 4)
- Complimentary tickets to selected events (4 tickets, donor may decline benefit)
- Verbal recognition at sponsored event
- Invitation to SMF’s Concert Circle Soirée
- Discount on SMF merchandise
Concert Circle - Silver $10,000+
- Recognition in Festival Program Book contributor pages
- Recognition on website
- Venue banner recognition at sponsored event
- Advanced first-class ticket brochure mailing
- Early access to electronic ticket brochure
- Invitation to season kickoff event
- Free current SMF poster
- Personalized ticketing assistance by SMF staff
- Access to reserved priority seats for theater concerts until January 20th
- Early entry at all general admission concerts
- Access to Morris Center Donor Lounge
- Unlimited ticket exchanges and waived handling fees
- Invitations to SMF’s Festival Fête, Jazz on the River Donor Event, and Finale
- Invitation to open rehearsals
- Behind the scenes access to Swing Central Jazz, Musical Explorers and Acoustic Music Seminar
- Invitation to Acoustic Music Seminar meet & greet luncheon with student participants
- Opportunity to co-sponsor festival event (one multi-run / theater event)
- Preferred seating at sponsored event (up to 4)
- Preferred parking pass for Lincoln Street garage
- 10 courtesy guest passes for festival parties or early entry
- Complimentary tickets to selected events (6 tickets, donor may decline benefit)
- Verbal recognition at selected event
- Invitation to SMF’s Concert Circle Soirée
- 5% discount on festival passes
- Invitation to Associate Artistic Director Brunch
- Discount on SMF merchandise
Concert Circle - Gold $15,000+
- Recognition in Festival Program Book contributor pages
- Recognition on website
- Venue banner recognition at sponsored event
- Advanced first-class ticket brochure mailing
- Early access to electronic ticket brochure
- Invitation to season kickoff event
- Free current SMF poster
- Personalized ticketing assistance by SMF staff
- Access to reserved priority seats for theater concerts until January 20th
- Early entry at all general admission concerts
- Access to Morris Center Donor Lounge
- Unlimited ticket exchanges and waived handling fees
- Invitations to SMF’s Festival Fête, Jazz on the River Donor Event, and Finale
- Invitation to open rehearsals
- Behind the scenes access to Swing Central Jazz, Musical Explorers and Acoustic Music Seminar
- Invitation to Acoustic Music Seminar meet & greet luncheon with students participants
- Opportunity to co-sponsor festival event (one multi-run / theater event)
- Preferred seating at sponsored event (up to 4)
- Complimentary tickets to selected events (8 tickets, donor may decline benefit)
- Verbal recognition at selected event
- 10 courtesy guest passes for festival parties or early entry
- Invitation to SMF’s Concert Circle Soirée
- Preferred parking pass for Lincoln Street garage
- 10% discount on festival passes
- Invitation to Associate Artistic Director Brunch
- Meet and greet with festival artist(s) at sponsored event (available by request, and subject to artist management approval)
- 5% discount on tickets
- Invitation to post-concert reception with SMF chamber musicians
- Discount on SMF merchandise
Concert Circle - Platinum $25,000+
- Recognition in Festival Program Book contributor pages
- Venue banner recognition at sponsored event
- Recognition on website
- Advanced first-class ticket brochure mailing
- Early access to electronic ticket brochure
- Invitation to season kickoff event
- Free current SMF poster
- Personalized ticketing assistance by SMF staff
- Access to reserved priority seats for theater concerts until January 20th
- Early entry at all general admission concerts
- Access to Morris Center Donor Lounge
- Unlimited ticket exchanges and waived handling fees
- Invitations to SMF’s Festival Fête, Jazz on the River Donor Event, and Finale
- Invitation to open rehearsals
- Behind the scenes access to Swing Central Jazz, Musical Explorers and Acoustic Music Seminar
- Invitation to Acoustic Music Seminar meet & greet luncheon with students participants
- Opportunity to co-sponsor festival events (two multi-run / theater event)
- Preferred seating at sponsored event (up to 4)
- 10 courtesy guest passes for festival parties or early entry
- Complimentary tickets to selected events (10 tickets, donor may decline benefit)
- Verbal recognition at selected event
- Invitation to SMF’s Concert Circle Soirée
- Preferred parking pass for Lincoln Street garage
- 10% discount on festival passes
- Invitation to Associate Artistic Director Brunch
- Meet and greet with festival artist(s) at sponsored events (available by request, and subject to artist management approval)
- 10% discount on tickets
- Invitation to post-concert reception with SMF chamber musicians
- Reserved seating for two at all general admission concerts
- Invitation to Chairman’s Invitational
- Discount on SMF merchandise
Concert Circle - Diamond $50,000+
Concert Circle - Founder $100,000+
Legacy Society (Endowment and Planned Giving)
- Planned gifts or contributions to SMF’s Endowment Fund are an investment in the organization’s future. Over the last 25 years, SMF has become a central event on Savannah’s cultural calendar. Join us now as we work to solidify our role as a leader within the arts community that will thrive for years to come. Contact the Development Department at 912.234.3378 ext. 107 to learn how you can create a lasting legacy through music or to indicate if you have already made plans.
CORPORATE GIFT MATCH: Many companies offer corporate matching for charitable donations enabling your gift to go further to support the cause you care about. Check with your Human Resources Department to see if they have a gift matching program. SMF development department will secure the gift upon receipt of the gift matching form.
STOCK GIFTS: SMF accepts gifts of appreciated stock as an alternative charitable gift type. Please contact Development Director Megan Kerley at mkerley@savannahmusicfestival.org or call 912.234.3378 ext. 107 with questions regarding stock gifts.