Donor and Sponsor Benefits
Donor and Sponsor Benefits
Savannah Music Festival (SMF), hailed as “…one of the Southeast’s most creative cross-cultural musical events” (Atlanta Journal-Constitution), remains steadfast in our commitment to programming world-class live music that entertains, educates, inspires, and unites our community and to providing an unparalleled patron experience.
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit music organization SMF relies on the support of generous donors and sponsors, without whom the festival and our education programs would not be possible. We are pleased to offer a wide variety of benefits to recognize and thank our donors for their incredible support.
If you should have any questions about donor or corporate sponsor benefits or would like assistance making a contribution, contact SMF Development at development@savannahmusicfestival.org or 912.234.3378 x106.
Individual Donor Benefits
The membership levels and their associated benefits for the 2023-2024 season are listed below. Members who donate between the start of the festival and the end of the fiscal year (June 30) will receive their benefits during the next season.
FESTIVAL SOCIETY
Starter ($50 - $99)
GIVE
- Invitation to the Season Announcement concert
- Complimentary SMF bumper sticker
Your contact for benefits is Development Associate Mary Margaret Cozart at 912.234.3378 x101 or marymargaret@savannahmusicfestival.org.
Patron ($100 - $249)
GIVE
RECOGNITION
- Recognition on SMF website (12 months of recognition from date of gift)
- Recognition in festival program book (gifts received after March 1 may be recognized in next season’s program book)
INVITATION
- Invitation to the Season Announcement concert
OTHER
- Early access to the digital ticket brochure
- Access to the digital SMF Development Newsletter
- 25% discount on the commemorative festival poster
- Six (6) Early Entry passes (with valid ticket purchase; early entry takes place 35 minutes before the printed showtime at general admission venues)
- Complimentary SMF bumper sticker
Your contact for benefits is Development Associate Mary Margaret Cozart at 912.234.3378 x101 or marymargaret@savannahmusicfestival.org.
Supporter ($250 - $499)
GIVE
RECOGNITION
- Recognition on SMF website (12 months of recognition from date of gift)
- Recognition in festival program book (gifts received after March 1 may be recognized in next season’s program book)
INVITATION
- Invitation to the Season Announcement concert
OTHER
- Early access to the digital ticket brochure
- Access to the digital SMF Development Newsletter
- Complimentary commemorative festival poster (*FMV $25)
- Six (6) Early Entry passes (with valid ticket purchase; early entry takes place 35 minutes before the printed showtime)
- Complimentary SMF bumper sticker
*To receive a full tax deduction for your contribution, you can elect to waive any tangible benefits
Your contact for benefits is Development Associate Mary Margaret Cozart at 912.234.3378 x101 or marymargaret@savannahmusicfestival.org.
Aficionado ($500 - $1,249)
GIVE
RECOGNITION
- Recognition on SMF website (12 months of recognition from date of gift)
- Recognition in festival program book (gifts received after March 1 may be recognized in next season’s program book)
TICKETING
- Access to the festival pre-sale, second wave
- Early access to the digital ticket brochure
- 6 Early Entry passes (with valid ticket purchase; early entry takes place 35 minutes before the printed showtime at general admission venues)
INVITATIONS
- Invitation to the Season Announcement concert and reception
OTHER
- Access to the digital SMF Development Newsletter
- Complimentary commemorative festival poster (*FMV $25)
- Online discount code for SMF merchandise
- Complimentary SMF bumper sticker
*To receive a full tax deduction for your contribution, you can elect to waive any tangible benefits
Your contact for benefits is Development Associate Mary Margaret Cozart at 912.234.3378 x101 or marymargaret@savannahmusicfestival.org.
Festival Friend Single ($1,250 - $2,499)
GIVE
RECOGNITION
- Recognition on SMF website (12 months of recognition from date of gift)
- Recognition in festival program book (gifts received after March 1 may be recognized in next season’s program book)
TICKETING
- Access to the festival pre-sale, second wave
- Early access to the digital ticket brochure and first-class ticket brochure mailing
- Dedicated phone line for concierge ticketing and priority seating with unlimited exchanges and waived mailing fees
- Priority waitlist access for sold-out performances
- Early entry at all general admission concerts (with your donor badge and a valid ticket)
- 6 Early Entry passes to share with your friends (with valid ticket purchase; early entry takes place 35 minutes before the printed showtime at general admission venues)
INVITATIONS
- Invitation to the Season Announcement concert and reception (one person per invitation)
- Invitation to the Festival Fete and Festival Finale drop-in receptions
- Access to the Metal Building donor hospitality lounge for complimentary snacks and drinks (open an hour before Metal Building performances with donor badge; no ticket necessary)
- First access to Spring Fling tickets
OTHER
- Complimentary commemorative festival poster (*FMV $25)
- Online discount code for SMF merchandise
- One commemorative donor name badge
- Access to the digital SMF Development Newsletter
- Complimentary SMF bumper sticker
*To receive a full tax deduction for your contribution, you can elect to waive any tangible benefits
Your contact for benefits is Development Associate Mary Margaret Cozart at 912.234.3378 x101 or marymargaret@savannahmusicfestival.org.
Festival Friend Couple ($2,500 - $4,999)
GIVE
RECOGNITION
- Recognition on SMF website (12 months of recognition from date of gift)
- Recognition in festival program book (gifts received after March 1 may be recognized in next season’s program book)
TICKETING
- Access to the festival pre-sale, second wave
- Early access to the digital ticket brochure and first-class ticket brochure mailing
- Dedicated phone line for concierge ticketing and priority seating with unlimited exchanges and waived mailing fees
- Priority waitlist access for sold-out performances
- Early entry at all general admission concerts (with your donor badge and a valid ticket)
- 12 Early Entry passes to share with your friends (with valid ticket purchase; early entry takes place 35 minutes before the printed showtime at general admission venues)
INVITATIONS
- Invitation to the Season Announcement concert and reception
- Invitation to the Festival Fete and Festival Finale drop-in receptions
- Access to the Metal Building donor hospitality lounge for complimentary snacks and drinks (open an hour before Metal Building performances with donor badge; no ticket necessary)
- First access to Spring Fling tickets
OTHER
- Complimentary commemorative festival poster (*FMV $25)
- Online discount code for SMF merchandise
- Two commemorative donor name badges
- Access to the digital SMF Development Newsletter
- Complimentary SMF bumper sticker
*To receive a full tax deduction for your contribution, you can elect to waive any tangible benefits
Your contact for benefits is Development Associate Mary Margaret Cozart at 912.234.3378 x101 or marymargaret@savannahmusicfestival.org.
CONCERT CIRCLE
Bronze ($5,000 - $9,999)
GIVE
RECOGNITION
- Recognition as a co-sponsor of one (1) General Admission festival concert with verbal recognition from the stage
- Recognition in ticket brochure and rack card (gifts received after November 1 may be recognized in next season’s ticket brochure and rack card)
- Recognition on SMF website (12 months of recognition from date of gift)
- Recognition in festival program book (gifts received after March 1 may be recognized in next season’s program book)
- Recognition on digital venue signage (where available)
TICKETING + SEATING
- Access to the festival pre-sale, first wave
- Dedicated phone line for concierge ticketing and priority seating with unlimited exchanges and waived mailing fees
- Reserved seating for you and your party at your sponsored concert
- Early access to the digital ticket brochure and first-class ticket brochure mailing
- Access to Pick 3/5/10 ticket discount on festival tickets all season long (contact ticket concierge to redeem)
- Priority waitlist access for sold-out performances
- Access to donor-reserved tables at general admission shows (where available)
- Early entry at all general admission concerts (with your donor badge and a valid ticket)
- 12 Early Entry passes to share with your friends (with valid ticket purchase; early entry takes place 35 minutes before the printed showtime at general admission venues)
INVITATIONS
- Invitation to the Season Announcement concert and reception
- Invitation to the Festival Fete and Festival Finale drop-in receptions
- Access to the Metal Building donor hospitality lounge for complimentary snacks and drinks (open an hour before Metal Building performances with donor badge; no ticket necessary)
- First access to Spring Fling tickets
OTHER
- Access to the digital SMF Development Newsletter
- Online discount code for SMF merchandise
- Two commemorative donor name badges
- Complimentary commemorative festival poster (*FMV $25)
- 4 complimentary festival tickets (*FMV $50 each)
- 4 complimentary drink tickets (*FMV $8 each)
- 4 complimentary parking vouchers (*FMV $10 each)
- Complimentary SMF bumper sticker
*To receive a full tax deduction for your contribution, you can elect to waive any tangible benefits
Your contact for benefits is Development Manager Kat Clark at 912.234.3378 x106 or kat@savannahmusicfestival.org.
Silver ($10,000 - $14,999)
GIVE
RECOGNITION
- Recognition as a co-sponsor of one (1) festival concert at any venue with verbal recognition from the stage
- Recognition in ticket brochure and rack card (gifts received after November 1 may be recognized in next season’s ticket brochure and rack card)
- Recognition on SMF website (12 months of recognition from date of gift)
- Recognition in festival program book (gifts received after March 1 may be recognized in next season’s program book)
- Recognition on digital venue signage (where available)
TICKETING + SEATING
- Access to the festival pre-sale, first wave
- Early access to the digital ticket brochure and first-class ticket brochure mailing
- Dedicated phone line for concierge ticketing and priority seating with unlimited exchanges and waived mailing fees
- Access to Pick 3/5/10 ticket discount on festival tickets all season long (contact ticket concierge to redeem)
- Reserved seating for you and your party at your sponsored concerts (available at general admission performances only)
- Priority waitlist access for sold-out performances
- Access to donor-reserved tables at general admission shows (where available)
- Early entry at all general admission concerts (with your donor badge and a valid ticket)
- 12 Early Entry passes to share with your friends (with valid ticket purchase; early entry takes place 35 minutes before the printed showtime at general admission venues)
INVITATIONS
- Invitation to the Season Announcement concert and reception
- Invitation to the Artistic Director’s Reception with the Chamber Musicians
- Invitation to the Festival Fete and Festival Finale drop-in receptions
- Opportunity for a private artist Meet and Greet (by request only; subject to artist management approval)
- First access to Spring Fling tickets
- Access to the Metal Building donor hospitality lounge for complimentary snacks and drinks (open an hour before Metal Building performances with donor badge; no ticket necessary)
OTHER
- Access to the digital SMF Development Newsletter
- Online discount code for SMF merchandise
- Two commemorative donor name badges
- Complimentary commemorative festival poster (*FMV $25)
- 6 complimentary festival tickets (*FMV $50 each)
- 6 complimentary drink tickets (*FMV $8 each)
- 6 complimentary parking vouchers (*FMV $10 each)
- Complimentary SMF bumper sticker
*To receive a full tax deduction for your contribution, you can elect to waive any tangible benefits
Your contact for benefits is Development Manager Kat Clark at 912.234.3378 x106 or kat@savannahmusicfestival.org.
Gold ($15,000 - $24,999)
GIVE
RECOGNITION
- Recognition as a co-sponsor of two (2) festival concerts at any venue with verbal recognition from the stage
- Recognition in ticket brochure and rack card (gifts received after November 1 may be recognized in next season’s ticket brochure and rack card)
- Recognition on SMF website (12 months of recognition from date of gift)
- Recognition in festival program book (gifts received after March 1 may be recognized in next season’s program book)
- Recognition on digital venue signage (where available)
TICKETING + SEATING
- Access to the festival pre-sale, first wave
- Early access to the digital ticket brochure and first-class ticket brochure mailing
- Dedicated phone line for concierge ticketing and priority seating with unlimited exchanges and waived mailing fees
- Access to Pick 3/5/10 ticket discount on festival tickets all season long (contact ticket concierge to redeem)
- Reserved seating for you and your party at your sponsored concerts (available at general admission performances only)
- Priority waitlist access for sold-out performances
- Access to donor-reserved tables at general admission shows (where available)
- Early entry at all general admission concerts (with your donor badge and a valid ticket)
- 12 Early Entry passes to share with your friends (with valid ticket purchase; early entry takes place 35 minutes before the printed showtime at general admission venues)
INVITATIONS
- Invitation to the Season Announcement concert and reception
- Invitation to the Artistic Director’s Reception with the Chamber Musicians
- Invitation to the Festival Fete and Festival Finale drop-in receptions
- Opportunity for a private artist Meet and Greet (by request only; subject to artist management approval)
- Access to the Metal Building donor hospitality lounge for complimentary snacks and drinks (open an hour before Metal Building performances with donor badge; no ticket necessary)
- First access to Spring Fling tickets
OTHER
- Access to the digital SMF Development Newsletter
- Online discount code for SMF merchandise
- Two commemorative donor name badges
- Complimentary commemorative festival poster (*FMV $25)
- 8 complimentary festival tickets (*FMV $50 each)
- 8 complimentary drink tickets (*FMV $8 each)
- 8 complimentary parking vouchers (*FMV $10 each)
- Complimentary SMF bumper sticker
*To receive a full tax deduction for your contribution, you can elect to waive any tangible benefits
Your contact for benefits is Development Manager Kat Clark at 912.234.3378 x106 or kat@savannahmusicfestival.org.
Platinum ($25,000 - $49,999)
GIVE
RECOGNITION
- Recognition as a co-sponsor of three (3) festival concerts at any venue with verbal recognition from the stage
- Recognition in ticket brochure and rack card (gifts received after November 1 may be recognized in next season’s ticket brochure and rack card)
- Recognition on SMF website (12 months of recognition from date of gift)
- Recognition in festival program book (gifts received after March 1 may be recognized in next season’s program book)
- Recognition on digital venue signage (where available)
TICKETING + SEATING
- Reserved seating at all general admission performances for you and your party
- Access to the festival pre-sale, first wave
- Dedicated phone line for concierge ticketing and priority seating with unlimited exchanges and waived mailing fees
- Access to Pick 3/5/10 ticket discount on festival tickets all season long (contact ticket concierge to redeem)
- Priority waitlist access for sold-out performances
- Early entry at all general admission concerts (with your donor badge and a valid ticket)
- 12 Early Entry passes to share with your friends (with valid ticket purchase; early entry takes place 35 minutes before the printed showtime at general admission venues)
- Early access to the digital ticket brochure and first-class ticket brochure mailing
- First access to Spring Fling tickets
INVITATIONS
- Invitation to Chairman’s Invitational Dinner
- Invitation to the Season Announcement concert and reception
- Invitation to the Artistic Director’s Reception with the Chamber Musicians
- Invitation to the Festival Fete and Festival Finale drop-in receptions
- Opportunity for a private artist Meet and Greet (by request only; subject to artist management approval)
- Access to the Metal Building donor hospitality lounge for complimentary snacks and drinks (open an hour before Metal Building performances with donor badge; no ticket necessary)
OTHER
- Access to the digital SMF Development Newsletter
- Online discount code for SMF merchandise
- Two commemorative donor name badges
- Complimentary commemorative festival poster (*FMV $25)
- 10 complimentary festival tickets (*FMV $50 each)
- 10 complimentary drink tickets (*FMV $8 each)
- 10 complimentary parking vouchers (*FMV $10 each)
- Complimentary SMF bumper sticker
*To receive a full tax deduction for your contribution, you can elect to waive any tangible benefits
Your contact for benefits is Development Manager Kat Clark at 912.234.3378 x106 or kat@savannahmusicfestival.org.
Additional Levels ($50,000+)
For further giving levels and benefits, please contact Development Manager Kat Clark at kat@savannahmusicfestival.org or 912.234.3378 x106.
Corporate Sponsor Benefits
Savannah Music Festival sponsorships are an excellent way to align your brand with one of Savannah’s largest cultural institutions. In addition to being recognized during the festival as a supporter of unique, unparalleled live music performances, your brand will also reach an audience of thousands through SMF’s marketing and social media campaigns. Contact SMF Development to discuss cash and in-kind sponsorship opportunities and benefits.
Education Sponsor Benefits
In addition to Savannah Music Festival’s springtime festival, SMF produces two local music education programs, Musical Explorers (grades K-2) and SMF Jazz Academy (grades 5-12), that serve more than 10,000 local children each year at no cost to participants. Education sponsorships come with special benefits and recognition as a supporter of these impactful programs. To learn more about SMF education programs, click here. Contact SMF Development with any questions about education sponsorship opportunities and benefits.
