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Giving Partner Challenge
Giving Partner Challenge
The Sarasota Orchestra is participating in an innovative opportunity to help you make the most of your charitable arts donation! We ask that you please take advantage of this rare opportunity to be able to give more than ever to Sarasota Orchestra's ongoing efforts to keep the organization running strong and forward thinking!
WHEN: March 5, 7:00am through March 6, at 7:00pm.
HOW: The Giving Partner Sponsors will match new and increased gifts, dollar for dollar, up to $1,000 per individual/"unique" donor per nonprofit for the first $430,000. Last year’s matching funds went quickly!
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Challenge Details
For 36 hours, your donation to the Sarasota Orchestra has the opportunity to be matched. Every dollar can make a difference!
When: March 5, 7:00am through March 6, at 7:00pm.
How: The Giving Partner Sponsors will match new and increased gifts, dollar for dollar, up to $1,000 per individual/"unique" donor per nonprofit for the first $430,000. Last year’s matching funds went quickly!
Donate: You have two options for making your donation:
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Donate online:
Go to www.GivingPartnerChallenge.org between 7:00 am on March 5th through 7:00 pm on March 7th and select the Sarasota Orchestra as your charity of choice.
You will need a major credit card and a valid email address. Your receipt will be sent via email and will indicate the donation was made to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County for the benefit of the orchestra.
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Let us handle the donation for you:
Contact Sarasota Orchestra's Grants Coordinator, Kay Semrod, before 4:30 pm on Monday, March 4th and we will process your gift early in the 36 hours to increase your chances of being matched.
Call Kay Semrod at (941) 487-2741 or email KSemrod@SarasotaOrchestra.org.
Please note, any matched portion of your gift made through the program cannot be applied toward Sarasota Orchestra's annual fund gifts or Maestro Society membership.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make twice the impact! On behalf of the Sarasota Orchestra, we thank you for your ongoing support.
Sponsors: The 36-Hour Giving Challenge is made possible by presenting partners Community Foundation of Sarasota County and The Patterson Foundation, with support from sponsors Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Manatee Community Foundation, Charlotte Community Foundation, and the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation.
All proceeds benefit programs of the Sarasota Orchestra
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE (1-800-435-7352). REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Please refer to registration #SC-02669. A professional solicitor has not been retained and the Sarasota Orchestra receives 100% of your contribution.
