Ways to Give
RiverCenter for the Performing Arts is a diverse institution that serves communities throughout our region, with programs presented both in our venue and outside in the community. The yearly support that we receive from people like you helps us present world-class performing arts programming in addition to outstanding arts education programs and free outreach activities for the entire community to experience.
We accept checks, cash, and credit card gifts. Credit card gifts may be made on our website by clicking on the “Give Online” button below.
End-0f-Year Campaign
RiverCenter for the Performing Arts is one of the greatest cultural gems in Georgia. RiverCenter has allowed Columbus to be a more culturally diverse destination for visitors and has made a profound difference in maintaining the quality and excellence of arts in our community.
As 2021 draws to a close and you consider the charitable gifts you want to make, we ask that you choose RiverCenter as your charity of choice. The impact you will have on our community will allow RiverCenter to:
- Bring stars of Broadway to Columbus – RiverCenter is the only venue within an hour’s drive to present NATIONALLY touring Broadway productions, the caliber for which is unmatched by any venue in this region.
- Support our Community’s stars – RiverCenter ensures that the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Youth Orchestra of Greater Columbus, Columbus Ballet and Schwob School of Music have the support, technology and infrastructure needed to grow and thrive.
- Tour and Production Startups utilizing existing infrastructure & resources, while bringing income into the community with an economic impact of between $1 to $1.5 million per project (hotel rentals, dining, transportation, office & Production supplies, catering).
Additionally, over the next year, we will continue focusing on our mission to bring together a variety of artists and audiences for the entertainment, education and enrichment of the cultural life of our region. Exciting entertainment is scheduled for our 2021-2022 season! National professional touring performances like, The Great Gatsby, Blue Man Group, The British Invasion and Hairspray, just to name a few. These shows come to us ranging anywhere from $25,000 to over $120,000 per production. Just another reason your support is needed, so that we can keep ticket prices low, allowing performances to remain accessible to a wide audience and the region.
Thank you for preserving the arts at RiverCenter for today and tomorrow.
For personalized service, you may reach a development staff member at development@rivercenter.org or (706) 256-3653.
We also accept gifts of stock. Please call Stephanie Heard at Synovus Securities, (706) 649-2538, to make arrangements.
Holiday Fundraiser with Boon Supply
Make your Christmas shopping easy and give back to RiverCenter at the same time! From now until the end of the year, Boon supply will donate 40% of your purchase to RiverCenter. Shop a great selection of products for body and bath, kitchen and home goods, wrapping supplies and paper, and so much more – and lots of eco-friendly items!
Special Gifts
A Gift of the Performing Arts provides a way for donors to honor someone on their birthday, wedding, anniversary, birth of a child or grandchild, or for any other special occasion. A Gift of the Performing Arts may also be used to make memorial gifts. Prompt notification of the gift is sent to those being honored or the next of kin in the case of a memorial gift. To make an honorary or memorial gift, please contact development@rivercenter.org or call (706) 256-3653.
Payment Flexibility
We can set up recurring payments on your credit card or invoice you if requested on your pledge card. Your annual pledge may be made in monthly or quarterly installments, or the most convenient way you prefer. We also accept gifts of stock.
Membership Benefits
Membership benefits expire one year from the initial gift or pledge. Please let us know if you wish to not receive benefits. We greatly appreciate your email address so we can let you know about upcoming events, special show information, and more. We also send our quarterly newsletter electronically unless you tell us to send you a printed copy.
Donor Acknowledgement
Please indicate on your pledge card how you would like to be recognized in publications. Please note if you wish to remain anonymous.
Designations
The greatest gift you can give is to make a contribution to support RiverCenter’s mission of providing quality entertainment and promoting the artistic enrichment of the Columbus area. However, we welcome designated gifts to support specific programs including ArtsReach, which provides arts education and outreach programs and events for students and the entire community.
