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HOW TO DONATE TO OPERA BIRMINGHAM ONLINE

Opera Birmingham uses Paypal as an online donation service. Anyone can donate to the Opera through Paypal simply by following the link below and entering their information or signing into Paypal (if you have an account). Your donation will be automatically categorized as a donation to Opera Birmingham’s Annual Fund, but you may choose to note that your donation is "in honor of" or "in memory of" a specific person.





JOIN



THE BIRMINGHAM OPERA GUILD

Founded in 1977, the Birmingham Opera Guild is the primary volunteer support organization of Opera Birmingham. The Guild is open to all who have a desire to support Opera Birmingham through a variety of social, educational and fundraising activities. Meetings are held quarterly at innovative and exciting locations throughout the Birmingham area with entertaining and stimulating programs. A membership application is available for download here. Please contact the Opera office at 205-322-6737 for more information. You'll be glad you did—and we'll be happy to have your support!

Amici

Amici – Young Friends of Opera Birmingham is a young professionals group with the mission of supporting and promoting Opera Birmingham. Amici (ah-MEE-chee), Italian for "friend," is open to all opera lovers from age 21-45. Benefits include great deals on season subscriptions, special seating with other Amici members at operas and concerts, and social events throughout the season. Enjoying live opera has never been so easy!

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To learn more information or inquire about joining Amici, click here to download the Amici application and brochure: Amici Brochure, email Eleanor Parker or call the Opera at 205-322-6737 today!


GIVE



THE ANNUAL FUND

The annual fund provides over 60% of the Company's annual operating revenues, while ticket sales account for roughly a third of our income each season. Gifts of any amount are greatly appreciated and may be made by check, credit card or a gift of securities such as stocks or mutual funds. You may also consider making a gift in memory or honor of someone special.

THE IMPRESARIO CIRCLE

The Impresario Circle was created in 2005 to recognize major donors who make a gift of $1,500 or more annually to Opera Birmingham. In addition to recognition in the season program, Impresario Circle members are honored at an exclusive annual dinner with the stars of one of our productions. A special keepsake remembrance is created each season for these generous contributors, as well. Please contact the Opera Birmingham office at 205-322-6737 for more information and to join the Impresario Circle.


PLAN



THE BEL CANTO SOCIETY - PLANNED GIVING

Those individuals who indicate that a planned gift to Opera Birmingham is part of their estate plans will be recognized during their lifetimes as a member of the Bel Canto Society. A special annual event will be planned just for those generous donors who choose to perpetuate their support of Opera Birmingham in this extraordinary way. For more information, please email General Director John Jones, or call the Opera Birmingham office at 205-322-6737.

THE OPERA BIRMINGHAM ENDOWMENT FUND

Created by a generous bequest from Ora Lee and J. Ernest Hill, the Opera Birmingham Endowment Fund is held and managed by the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham. The Community Foundation currently manages charitable assets in excess of $125 million for the benefit of the community. The Opera Birmingham Endowment Fund provides a lasting and significant source of funding for our productions each and every season. Dedicated, named funds are available for endowment gifts of $25,000 or more. In most cases, gifts to the Endowment Fund come in the form of bequests and legacies made in the form of cash, life insurance proceeds, securities and real property. Charitable remainder trusts which provide lifetime income—at very favorable interest rates—for the donor and ultimately benefit the Opera are also available through the Community Foundation. For more information, please email General Director John Jones, or call the Opera Birmingham office at 205-322-6737.


BUY



THE OPERA SHOPPE

Located in the lobby at all Opera Birmingham performances, the Opera Shoppe offers unique merchandise geared to both the longtime opera aficionado as well as the newly minted fan. A tempting selection of books, gifts, CDs, DVDs and Opera Birmingham logo merchandise are offered at the Opera Shoppe. All proceeds from the Shoppe directly benefit Opera Birmingham's programs in the community. Cash, traveler's checks, most major credit cards and checks are accepted.