The Need is Great
The Time is Right
Toledo Opera is part of the fabric of
our community, from the millions of dollars
that are added to the local economy, to the
cultural pride it creates in our citizens, and the
partnerships that bolster and offer opportunity to other
important causes and organizations. For almost five decades,
the Opera has served the community with performances
that are great art and great entertainment on a world-class
scale. We have also provided an introduction to opera
for thousands of youngsters through our extensive educational
programs.
It’s true Toledo Opera has done
something rare and remarkable in the opera world: survived
and grown mainly on tickets sales and special events.
But unfortunately, income from ticket revenues and the
base of contributed and corporate support is not sufficient
to support the important work we are doing. The time
has come to remedy this. For Toledo Opera to survive
and thrive in this era of home entertainment centers,
the web and instant access to worldwide events, we must
make lasting connections with people and increase philanthropic
support. The Crescendo Campaign will help us achieve
these goals and ensure our company’s future.
This is the heart of the Crescendo Campaign – a
Campaign for tomorrow’s Toledo Opera. Of the $2
million we will raise, $1 million will go toward growing
our Endowment Fund, and $1 million is earmarked for an
Artistic Excellence Fund.
Easy words to write – much harder
to make them real. The success of the Crescendo Campaign
takes many things: hundreds of people, thousands of hours,
heartfelt commitment and inspiring generosity – and
yet, Building for Opera turns upon just one quiet decision
to help – yours. |
