Support

Individual Giving

Why give?

The Richmond Symphony is passionate about making music an integral part of the lives of those living, learning and working here by embracing the Richmond region’s unique vitality and diverse constituents. Your gift today ensures that the Symphony’s greatest capacity for impact is realized through high quality and innovative performances, listening to and learning from our community and being a welcoming and inclusive orchestra for the modern day.

Pledge to give to the Richmond Symphony’s Annual Fund. Please send pledge forms to 612 E. Grace St. Suite 401 Richmond, VA 23219 or email them to ksmith@richmondsymphony.com

PLEDGE TO GIVE

What is the impact of my gift?

The arts enhance the quality of life and strengthen the economy, driving tourism, fostering innovation, increasing civic engagement, bringing traffic to local businesses, and raising academic performance levels in schools. The flexibility of funds from individual donors has an outsized impact on our work, catalyzing critical gifts from local and regional businesses, private foundations, government agencies, and fellow individual donors. 

O Virtuoso’s Circle
($50, 000+)
    • Benefits listed below, plus
    • Highly personalized recognition and a range of sponsorship opportunities
    • Exclusive Q&A with Music Director, Valentina Peleggi
    • Lunch with President & CEO, Lacey Huszcza

Conductor’s Circle
($25,000 – $49,999)
    • Benefits listed below, plus
    • Personalized recognition and specific sponsorship and naming opportunities

($10,000 – $24,999)
    • Benefits listed below, plus
    • Invitation to the Season Preview Event
    • Invitation to a Private Reception with guest artist(s), Music Director and Executive Director
    • Invitation to an exclusive onstage rehearsal experience

Concertmaster’s Circle
($5,000 – $9,999)
    • Benefits listed below, plus
    • Access to a second Industry Insider event

($2,500 – $4,999)
    • Benefits listed below, plus
    • Access to the Donor Lounge at Dominion Energy Center prior to and at intermission during Richmond Symphony performances, featuring complimentary bar, light            bites, and private restrooms.
    • Invitation to a private recital with Richmond Symphony musicians

O Musician’s Circle
($1,000 – $2,499)
    • Benefits listed below, plus
    • Access to one Industry Insider event
    • Invitation to the Annual Meeting

($500 – $999)
    • Benefits listed below, plus
    • Access to a Youth Orchestra Program event

($250 – $499)
    • Benefits listed below, plus
    • Recognition in the Playbill
    • Access to pre-sale opportunities for special events and concerts

($100 – $249)
    • Receive a copy of the annual Report
    • Invitation to an open rehearsal and backstage tour

More questions? Contact us!

Kiaya Smith, Assistant Director of Advancement
(804) 788-4717 ext. 102
ksmith@richmondsymphony.com

Nai’lah Rowe, Donor Relations Coordinator
(804) 788-4717 ext. 116
nrowe@richmondsymphony.com

Stock Gifts and Transfers
Please notify Kiaya Smith of your intent to make a stock transfer to the Richmond Symphony before initiating so that we can appropriately acknowledge your gift upon receipt. Thank you!

Financial Institution: Pershing
DTC #0443
Account # DA4003996
Account name: Richmond Symphony Annual Fund Gift Account
Richmond Symphony tax ID: 54-6024033

Financial Institution: Pershing
DTC #0443
Account # DA4004002
Account name: Richmond Symphony Foundation
Richmond Symphony Foundation tax ID: 54-1514987

Broker: 
Wortie Ferrell II
(804) 780-2123
wferrell2@investdavenport.com
 
Assistant:
Sarah Grammer
(804) 915-2750
sgrammer@investdavenport.com