UNDERWRITE AN ORCHESTRA

Bravo! Vail's four resident orchestras bring music to life in Vail each summer. Join a select circle of friends when you designate your gift to underwrite the artistic fees of your favorite orchestra: Guest Chamber orchestra, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra, or the New York Philharmonic.

For more information or to make your gift, please contact Linda Boyne, Institutional Advancement Coordinator, at lboyne@bravovail.org or 970.827.4322.

ANNUAL FUND

Your support is vital to Bravo! Vail’s success. By making a gift to Bravo! Vail you ensure that music continues to flourish in the Vail Valley. Join the many music enthusiasts who support the performing arts by becoming part of Bravo! Vail's annual fund. Your contribution is a tangible affirmation of your support of the performing arts.

For more information or to make your gift, please contact Linda Boyne, Institutional Advancement Coordinator, at lboyne@bravovail.org or 970.827.4322.

ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE FUND

A robust Artistic Excellence Fund will allow Bravo! Vail to continue to provide the amazing musical experiences our audience has come to expect, and to further elevate the level of artistic quality in the future. Donations to the Artistic Excellence Fund will allow Bravo’s Artistic Director, Anne Marie McDermott, to dream farther into the future, to continue to secure outstanding, world-renowned artists, and create more milestone moments for our audiences and our community. A designated fund committed to artistic excellence will eliminate the limitations inherent to an annual fundraising cycle, and thereby open doors for artistic excellence not currently available. Donations to the Bravo! Vail Artistic Excellence Fund will be considered permanent restricted gifts to the Festival and will not be placed into the Bravo Endowment.  Current year gifts and multi-year pledges will be gratefully accepted.  If desired, contributors may further designate their gift for specific uses, funding artistic opportunities for which they are the most passionate.

For more information or to make your gift, please contact Jason Denhart, Vice President of Philanthropy, at jdenhart@bravovail.org or 970.827.4305.

NEW WORKS FUND

The New Works Fund is aimed at nurturing the creation of new music by today’s most propitious composers through commissioning and premiering brand-new works at Bravo! Vail, as well as presenting the incredible wealth of venerated music written by the leading composers of the 20th and 21st centuries. Join new music lovers who support the arts by becoming part of Bravo! Vail’s New Works Fund. Your contribution is a tangible affirmation of your support of new music.

For more information or to make your gift, please contact Jason Denhart, Vice President of Philanthropy, at jdenhart@bravovail.org or 970.827.4305.

EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS

Bravo! Vail’s Education and Engagement Programs provide access to music for children and adults in the Vail Valley. Through free concerts and a wide variety of free and low cost programs, Bravo! Vail brings music to people from every walk of life.

Your gift will ensure access to world-class artistry for music-lovers of all ages.  

For more information or to make your gift, please contact Linda Boyne, Institutional Advancement Coordinator, at lboyne@bravovail.org or 970.827.4322.

TRIBUTE AND MEMORIAL GIFTS

Tribute gifts can be a deeply meaningful way to celebrate a music-lover in your life, or honor the memory of a loved one. Both donor and honoree are recognized in the Bravo! Vail Program Book, and the honoree or their family are notified of your thoughtful and generous tribute.

For more information or to make your gift, please contact Jason Denhart, VP of Philanthropy, at jdenhart@bravovail.org or 970.827.4305.

GIFTS OF STOCK

Your gift of appreciated stock can provide significant tax benefits in addition to a philanthropic investment in Bravo! Vail. 

PLEASE NOTE: Instructions for making a gift of stock to Bravo! Vail have changed as of 8/15/17. 
Learn more about how to make a gift of stock here.

For more information or to make your gift, please contact Jason Denhart, VP of Philanthropy at 970.827.4305 or jdenhart@bravovail.org.

DONATE A VEHICLE

Have an old vehicle you want to get rid of? Instead of selling, trading, or storing your vehicle, donate it! You’ll benefit Bravo! Vail's artistic and education programs, and receive a tax deduction. Bravo! Vail partners with Vehicle for Charity to make the process easy for you. 

Frequently Asked Questions

For more information or to make your gift, please contact Linda Boyne, Institutional Advancement Coordinator, at lboyne@bravovail.org or 970.827.4322.

AMAZONSMILE

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Bravo! Vail every time you shop at Amazon - at no cost to you.

When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you will find the same low prices, vast selection, and convenient shopping experience as amazon.com, with the added bonus that a portion of what you spend will be donated to Bravo! Vail.

Steps:

1. Go to smile.amazon.com.

2. Log in to your Amazon account.

3. Search for "Bravo! Vail" using the search bar provided.

4. Select "Bravo Colorado at Vail-Beaver Creek" to begin your shopping!

For more information or to make your gift, please contact Linda Boyne, Institutional Advancement Coordinator, at lboyne@bravovail.org or 970.827.4322.

CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS

Not sure if your company offers matching gifts? Check with your human resource department, or call Bravo! Vail and we’ll be happy to help.

For more information please contact Beth Pantzer, Database Manager, at bpantzer@bravovail.org or 970.827.4307.

QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION

You can donate the Required Minimum Distributions from your IRA to Bravo! Vail to avoid paying taxes. Taxpayers age 72 years or older are required to make annual distributions from their IRAs, which are then included in the taxpayer’s adjusted gross income (AGI) and subject to taxes. The Qualified Charitable Distribution permits those taxpayers to make donations directly to charitable organizations from their IRAs without counting them as part of their AGI and, consequently, without paying taxes on them. 

You qualify if:

• Funds are distributed directly from your IRA to Bravo! Vail
• Your total Qualified Charitable Distribution gifts in any given year do not exceed $100,000
• You are 72 years of age or older at the date of transfer
  
  

For more information or to make your gift, please contact Jason Denhart, VP of Philanthropy, at jdenhart@bravovail.org or 970.827.4305.

CITY MARKET COMMUNITY REWARDS

With the use of your City Market Rewards Card, a portion of your grocery purchase will be donated to Bravo! Vail.

Steps:

1. Register your City Market Rewards Card here. 

2. If your rewards card is already registered, log in to your account by following this link to enroll. 

3. When prompted for your organization, search "Bravo Vail."

4. Select "Bravo Vail #LF880" and click "Enroll."

5. A message in green will appear at the top of the webpage confirming your enrollment.

6. Have your City Market Rewards Card scanned at the register when paying for your groceries.

For more information or to make your gift, please contact Linda Boyne, Institutional Advancement Coordinator, at lboyne@bravovail.org or 970.827.4322.

IGIVE

Support Bravo! Vail while you shop. When shopping via iGive and its 1,700+ partner stores, a portion of your purchases will be donated to Bravo! Vail.

Steps:

1. To register, go to iGive.com. 

2. Fill out the registration information in the orange box.

3. At the bottom of the registration confirmation page, click "Shop now to help Bravo! Vail."

4. Find your favorite store in the list that is provided.

5. After selecting a store from the iGive website, iGive will begin tracking your purchases.

6. Begin your online shopping! For additional information, please visit iGive's support website. 

For more information or to make your gift, please contact Linda Boyne, Institutional Advancement Coordinator, at lboyne@bravovail.org or 970.827.4322.

#GIVINGTUESDAY

#GivingTuesday is a global day dedicated to celebrating and encouraging giving. #GivingTuesday is observed on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and kicks off the charitable season. Join the movement and support Bravo! Vail on #GivingTuesday.

For more information or to make your gift, please contact Linda Boyne, Institutional Advancement Coordinator, at lboyne@bravovail.org or 970.827.4322.

COLORADO GIVES DAY

Give where you live! Colorado Gives Day is an annual statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving.

For more information or to make your gift, please contact Linda Boyne, Institutional Advancement Coordinator, at lboyne@bravovail.org or 970.827.4322.

Planned Giving - The Encore Society

Bravo! Vail Music Festival is a special place where magic happens each summer. The musicians, visitors, and residents who come together to enjoy the best in classical music each year are like family. And like a family, Bravo! Vail needs long-lasting support to ensure that your children, grandchildren, and future generations in the Vail community can develop this love for music through our festival and education and engagement programs. Please consider making a legacy gift to Bravo! Vail Music Festival today. For your family. And for your Bravo! Vail family.

Your estate gift would give you membership in the Encore Society. Your gift would also create a permanent bridge to the future, securing long-term financial stability for Bravo! Vail so the music may play on for generations to come.

For more information, click here, or contact Jason Denhart, jdenhart@bravovail.org, 970-827-4305.

GIFTS TO THE ENDOWMENT

A strong endowment is an essential component of every successful nonprofit. The Bravo! Vail Endowment Fund ensures its long-term financial security, as well as the continuance of the highest quality music for generations to come.

Endowment contributions are critical to Bravo! Vail's ability to achieve its mission, and allow for the Festival to accomplish objectives such as:

• Providing internationally renowned artists at the highest level of musical excellence
• Enriching lives through music education
• Presenting programs that continue to engage audiences today and into the future
• Maintaining affordable ticket prices for residents and guests alike
• Providing operating resources to maintain new and existing programs
  
  

The perpetual earnings generated by endowment funds play a critical role in shaping the future of Bravo! Vail by supporting the programs that define and enhance the festival experience. Endowment donors have the satisfaction of knowing that, through their gift, they are leaving a legacy that provides the art of music for future generations. These endowed funds are professionally managed with oversight by the Bravo! Vail Investment Committee and are held in support of its mission.

For more information or to make your gift, please contact Jason Denhart, Vice President of Philanthropy, at 970.827.4305 or jdenhart@bravovail.org.

WHY BECOME A CORPORATE PARTNER?

Becoming a corporate partner of Bravo! Vail is an investment in excellence, and engaging with Bravo! Vail’s audience is good business.

Nearly half of the Bravo! Vail audience has a net worth in excess of $1.5 million, and 54% are Eagle County property owners. Bravo! Vail’s reach extends nationwide, with 60% of the audience comprised of second homeowners and visitors from Colorado’s Front Range, the greater New York area, Texas, and Florida.

Bravo! Vail’s Corporate Partnerships offer a variety of benefits, including invitations to exclusive donor events, providing Corporate Partners excellent opportunities to interact with Bravo! Vail patrons and entertain their clients. Corporate Partners also receive extensive recognition in the Festival Program Book, online, and at sponsored concerts or events.

For more information about Corporate Partnership opportunities contact Emily Block, Corporate Partnerships & Events Manager, at 970.827.4324 or EBlock@bravovail.org.

PERFORMANCE UNDERWRITING

Corporate Partners may underwrite specific performances of International Chamber Orchestra, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and The Philadelphia Orchestra, as well as community performances, as part of Bravo! Vail’s Education and Engagement Programs. Community performances include the Free Family Concert and the Free Concert Series. Performance underwriters receive recognition in the Bravo! Vail Program Publication, website recognition, and invitations to Bravo! Vail social events.

For more information about becoming a Corporate Partner, please contact Emily Block, Corporate Partnerships & Events Manager, at 970.827.4324 or EBlock@bravovail.org.

SOCIAL EVENT PARTNERSHIP

Supporting Bravo! Vail as a Corporate Partner by sponsoring an exclusive social event provides an excellent opportunity to interact with Bravo! Vail patrons in a variety of social settings. A number of social events are available for sponsorship:

• The Golden Circle Soirée
• Donor Appreciation Event
• Opening Night Pre-Concert Receptions at Borgen Plaza
• Opening Night Post-Concert Orchestra Dinners
• Patron Ski Day
• Pre-Concert Talks
• Friends Reception
• Open Rehearsals

For more information about Social Event Partnership opportunities, please contact Emily Block, Corporate Partnerships & Events Manager, at 970.827.4324 or EBlock@bravovail.org.

IN-KIND SPONSORS

Donations come in many forms and in-kind contributions are extremely important. By supporting Bravo! Vail through an in-kind contribution of lodging, food, beverage, advertising space, or an auction item, businesses gain visibility as arts supporters in the local community. Providing in-kind support for Bravo! Vail’s exclusive social events or auction is an excellent opportunity to connect directly to Bravo! Vail patrons. Join the growing list of friends of Bravo! Vail today.

For more information please contact Emily Block, Corporate Partnerships & Events Manager, at 970.827.4324 or EBlock@bravovail.org.