Corporate Giving

Corporate support from local and national companies is essential to the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra?'s ability to maintain its position as a cultural leader in the Miami Valley region. Over 60 businesses in our community understand the economic benefits of partnering with the DPO --- both for themselves and for our entire region.

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My business has nothing to do with music! Why should I care about having an orchestra in Dayton?

Philharmonic performances keep cultural dollars in Dayton, as concert-goers eat in area restaurants, visit area shops, park in area parking facilities, stay in area hotels, and pay taxes on these services. Our children's classroom learning is enriched through DPO music education programs that take place in 260 area public and private schools. The Orchestra's presence enhances the region's quality of life, helping chambers and businesses recruit other businesses and employees.

What can partnership with the Dayton Philharmonic do for my business?

"Over one-half (56%) of those with an interest in the Arts say they would almost always or frequently buy a product sponsoring arts or cultural events over one that does not."

"Almost one-half (48%) of Americans with an interest in arts and cultural events expressed higher trust in companies that sponsor these events."
- Performance Research, Inc.

The Dayton Philharmonic offers unique opportunities to reach DPO subscribers, single ticket buyers, donors and the Miami Valley community through concert sponsorships, children's education program underwriting and our Corporate Partners program. As a DPO corporate supporter, area businesses are able to:

• Develop and/or strengthen corporate branding and awareness efforts
• Generate high impact results through tangible marketing and promotions programs
• Reach highly desirable, affluent and loyal audiences with a message about your company, brand, product and/or service
• Maximize your corporate advertising investment by utilizing a cost-effective alternative to traditional advertising vehicles - the audience defines the relevance of your message and therefore guarantees likely acceptance and success
• Enhance your current marketing efforts through grass roots, lifestyle-based marketing
• Establish a powerful association with one of the Miami Valley's oldest and most prestigious arts organization

I'm sold! How can my business help ensure the economic vitality and quality of life of the Miami Valley region?

Greater Dayton businesses may become involved with the Dayton Philharmonic in the following ways ----

Concert Sponsorship

Sponsorship of a Dayton Philharmonic concert offers your company much community exposure through print and radio advertisement and in-hall recognition and much entertainment value through concert tickets, valet parking passes, and pre-concert and intermission receptions. All sponsorship options will enable your organization to maximize its support of the Orchestra to further its advertising, marketing and public relations objectives by demonstrating its presence and commitment to the quality of life in greater Dayton, while entertaining clients, executives and employees in a sophisticated manner.

Education Program Underwriting

By helping to underwrite the Dayton Philharmonic's 12 children's education offerings, your business is making an investment in Miami Valley's future. All Philharmonic education programs make our region's schools stronger by enhancing our children's ability to learn their classroom subjects through music education. According to The College Entrance Examination Board, children who receive music education at an early age score higher on standardized tests such as the SAT and reading proficiency exams because early sensory and motor development influences later cognitive, perception and language skills.

In 2002, high school students whose school careers included music study or appreciation scored 64 points higher on the Verbal portion and 43 points higher on the Math portion of the SAT than their peers who had no arts coursework during their tenure.

Last season over 90,000 pre-school through high school students of 260 schools in 15 counties benefited from the learning advantage provided by Dayton Philharmonic education programs. For more information about these DPO programs, please click here.

If your business is interested in DPO concert sponsorship or underwriting a DPO education program, please contact our Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager at (937) 224-3521 ext. 111 for a customized proposal.

Corporate Partners

As a Corporate Partner, Miami Valley businesses have the opportunity to be recognized as DPO supporters while staying within their budgets by making a gift of $150, $300 or $600. Partners understand that a thriving arts community enhances the business climate by contributing to economic development and enriching the quality of life in our community. The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra needs and invites the full and enthusiastic support of the business community.

For more information about or to join the DPO Corporate Partners program, please click here.

Be Instrumental - Be a Corporate Partner!

Why Partner this year?

• Because the Dayton Philharmonic conducts more children's education programs and performances than any other orchestra in America, almost 1,200 last year
• Because DPO education programs make our schools stronger, by enhancing our children's ability to learn their classroom subjects.
• Because each year over 90,000 students from 15 counties participate in these education programs and performances
• Because DPO musicians provide violin, viola and tuba lesson to our budding musicians and teach at Wright State University, the University of Dayton and Sinclair Community College
• Because the DPO's presence contributes to the Miami Valley's quality of life, which helps businesses recruit employees by making our area an attractive place to live and to work.
• Because approximately 66,200 people of all ages and musical tastes will attend a Philharmonic concert this season. Audiences are well educated, affluent leaders of their community and decision makers in their professions
• Because Corporate Partner aligns your business with the Philharmonic's sterling reputation and image in the minds of DPO patrons

Your involvement with the Orchestra places you in good company - many of the Miami Valley's finest businesses support DPO concerts and programs and enjoy the promotional and entertainment benefits of this partnership.

• Recognition at a special Classical concert on November 17, 2006 honoring DPO Corporate Partners
• 2 tickets to Corporate Partner Recognition concert
• 1 valet parking pass for the Recognition concert evening
• Invitation to DPO Annual Meeting in May 2007
• Quarterly State of the Orchestra letter from Executive Director Curt Long

• Recognition at a special Classical concert on November 17, 2006 honoring DPO Corporate Partners
• 4 tickets to Corporate Partner Recognition concert
• 2 valet parking pass for the Recognition concert evening
• Invitation to join other "VIP" donors in the Founder's Lounge during the Recognition concert intermission
• Invitation to DPO Annual Meeting in May 2007
• Listing as Silver Partner in DPO program book for the entire 2006-2007 season
• Listing as Silver Partner on DPO website's Support the Orchestra section
• Quarterly State of the Orchestra letter from Executive Director Curt Long

• Recognition at a special Classical concert on November 17, 2006 honoring DPO Corporate Partners
• 6 tickets to Corporate Partner Recognition concert
• 3 valet parking pass for the Recognition concert evening
• Invitation to join other "VIP" donors in the Founder's Lounge during the Recognition concert intermission
• Invitation to DPO Annual Meeting in May 2007
• Invitation for 2 to 2006-2007 Season Opening Night reception
• Listing as Gold Partner in DPO program book for the entire 2006-2007 season
• Listing as Gold Partner on DPO website in Support the Orchestra section
• Quarterly State of the Orchestra letter from Executive Director Curt Long