Corporate Giving

Our corporate giving program is an opportunity for community-minded businesses across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and beyond to support Curtis’ tuition-free classical music education while engaging audiences around the world.

Corporate investment provides a variety of advantages for your company including benefits to share with your team or customers, opportunities to increase visibility for your brand, and, in the case of our Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC), favorable tax credits. 

Every year, Curtis draws over 10,000 audience members to its more than 200 public performances in Philadelphia, and hundreds of thousands more through online offerings. And with this comes the opportunity to publicly celebrate Curtis’ corporate supporters.   

If your corporation is interested in supporting Curtis and its programs, we would be delighted to discuss how we can help you achieve your philanthropic goals while supporting life-long music lovers in the making.  

Please contact the Development team at (215) 717-3131 or giving@curtis.edu. 

Sponsorship

A gift to Curtis has an immediate impact on our students, our vibrant community offerings, and our global audiences. Below is a list of sponsorship levels and benefits which include recognition for your organization, entertainment opportunities for your employees and/or clients, and Curtis communications that you can look forward to throughout the year. Custom sponsorship and benefits packages are available for partners making significant investments in the school.  

$5,000 

  • Text recognition included in season brochure, program books, website, and marketing materials 
  • Curtis’ honor roll of donors at Curtis.edu/Donors 
  • Complimentary tickets to select performances * 
  • Subscription to Curti’s semi-annual magazine Overtones 

$10,000 

All of the preceding benefits, plus: 

  • Invitation for guests at select pre- and post-performance receptions 

$15,000 

All of the preceding benefits, plus: 

  • Invitation to select insider experiences like an archives tour or Q&A with faculty 
  • Special naming opportunities available beginning at this level 

$25,000 

All of the preceding benefits, plus: 

  • Invitation to the annual Leadership Circle luncheon with current students and Curtis leadership 

$50,000 

All of the preceding benefits, plus: 

  • Recognition in the Curtis Annual Report 
  • Invitation to select rehearsals and studio classes 

$100,000 

All of the preceding benefits, plus: 

  • Logo recognition included in season brochure, program books, website, press releases, and marketing materials.  
  • Invitation to dinner with Curtis’ President & CEO 

$150,000 

All of the preceding benefits, plus: 

  • Complimentary table for eight guests at the Curtis Gala 

$250,000 

All of the preceding benefits, plus: 

  • Verbal recognition from on stage when possible 
  • Invitation to exclusive rehearsals and experiences as chosen by the president and provost’s office 

EITC

Contributions to EITC-approved organizations grant business tax benefits that far exceed regular charitable donations. EITC contributions to Curtis support our longtime partnership with the School District of Philadelphia. This Community Artist Program provides innovative music instruction through school-based creative learning opportunities. These programs enhance music education at schools throughout Philadelphia, while allowing Curtis’ students the unique opportunity to employ their artistry in service of community transformation.  

To learn more, contact the Development team: (215) 717-3131 / giving@curtis.edu