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Donors to the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra play a crucial role in sustaining the Orchestra’s tradition of artistic excellence and community service. They understand that ticket revenue does not cover the cost of presenting symphonic programs of the highest caliber nor pay for our widely recognized educational and community engagement efforts. We rely on your charitable support to help us meet those needs. As vital participants, donors enjoy opportunities to enhance their love of music through the many benefits available only to donors.

Act TODAY to Extend the IRA Charitable Rollover

December 7, 2009, Washington, D.C. - Please contact your members of Congress TODAY! An important incentive to charitable giving is in jeopardy as 2009 quickly comes to a close. If Congress does not act before the end of this year, the IRA Charitable Rollover provision will expire on December 31. The IRA Rollover spurs new and increased giving to orchestras and thousands of other nonprofit organizations.

The House is scheduled to vote Wednesday, December 9 on extending a number of tax provisions. It is essential that your member of the House and Senators hear from you before Wednesday. Once the House completes action, the Senate will need to move rapidly to clear the extension before the IRA Rollover expires.

In this tough economy, every incentive for charitable giving is essential to supporting America’s nonprofit community. More than 30% of financial support for orchestras is derived from charitable giving. Without this support, public access to the arts would be greatly diminished. The IRA Rollover provision, which allows donors to make tax-free charitable contributions directly from their Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA), was enacted in August 2006, expired in December 2007, and was reinstated in 2008.

The League of American Orchestras has prepared an easy-to-use advocacy tool for your use, linked below. Please be sure to personalize the sample message with information about your orchestra. Thank you!

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Conductor’s Circle

Bronze Baton $1,000

In appreciation for annual support of great orchestra performances in the $1,000 to $2,499 range, the Orchestra extends a variety of privileges. Bronze Baton members receive all the benefits of the Circle of Friends, plus:

• Prominent listing in the Orchestra concert program
• Invitation to private events with the Music Director and members of the Board of Directors
• Subscription to SYMPHONY Magazine, a monthly publication of the League of American Orchestras

Silver Baton $2,500

All of the privileges of the Bronze Baton level, plus:

• special reserved parking area
• recognition as sponsor of a principal Orchestra musician for one year

Gold Baton $5,000

All of the privileges of the Silver Baton level, plus recognition as a partial-sponsor of an Orchestra concert.

Diamond Baton $10,000

All of the privileges of the Gold Baton level, plus prominent recognition as an underwriter of an Orchestra concert season.

Circle of Friends

Friend $50

To acknowledge the commitment of those who provide annual support in the $50 to $99 range, the Orchestra extends these benefits:

• Advance invitations to all concerts and special events
• Acknowledgement in all concert programs
• Think about a minimum $ 70 donation to honor our 70th anniversary!

Patron $100

All of the benefits of the Friends level, plus a voucher for two best available tickets to a future concert.

Benefactor $250

All of the benefits of the Patrons level, plus a NSO special gift.

Sustainer $500

All of the benefits of the Benefactors level, plus the opportunity to dedicate a piece of music performed by the Orchestra.

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