Invest in your community.
Help us share the power of music through transformative performances, educational programming, and community engagement activities! You can become part of our CSO Family in many ways, but most notably by joining our Symphony Society of annual fund donors, giving through a corporate contribution, or supporting the legacy of the CSO through planned giving.
How much does it cost?
$200
$600
$1200
$60,000
At Canton Symphony Orchestra, we rely on our dedicated donors to help us create, sustain, and grow our programs. When you make a gift to our annual fund, you are providing unrestricted operating support for our programs and access to exceptional orchestral music and arts education in our community.
A planned gift to the Canton Symphony Orchestra is a wonderful way to show your support and appreciation for our work while accommodating your own personal philanthropic goals.
Every season, we count on our corporate sponsors to fuel our mission and support the incredible classic and contemporary music on our stage. There are many sponsorship opportunities available and corporate donors receive a variety of benefits that are customizable to meet your needs.
The Gerhardt Zimmermann Memorial Fund
Endowing a chair is an opportunity to make a major contribution to the Symphony in perpetuity. Named Canton Symphony Chairs are listed in the program book within the orchestra roster for each performance.
CHAIRS AVAILABLE FOR ENDOWMENT:
Principal Bassoon: $70,000
Principal Trombone: $70,000
Principle Tuba: $70,000
Any Section Chair (58 available): $35,000
Contact Rachel Hagemeier at rhagemeier@cantonsymphony.org or
234-666-2703 for more info.
There are many ways to give!
DONATE ONLINE
Donating online is the most convenient and secure way to give. Click the button below to join our Symphony Society!
MAIL YOUR GIFT
For this method, we recommend writing a check to the order of Canton Symphony Orchestra and mailing it in a secure envelope to:
Canton Symphony Orchestra
2331 17th St. NW
Door #25
Canton, OH 44708
UNIQUE GIVING OPTIONS
Donor Advised Funds: Give through your established giving account.
Gift of Securities: Appreciated investments including stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, and more.
IRA Distributions: If you are 70.5 years or older, we highly recommend this option!
EMPLOYER MATCHING GIFTS
Many employers offer matching contribution programs through their human resources department. You can double or sometimes triple your impact with this option!
Check with the HR department at your place of employment to learn if your company offers this benefit.