OPERATING SUPPORT
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Fort Wayne Civic Theatre is a 501(c)(3) organization and donations to it may be tax deductible.
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​Donations of $100 or more will be acknowledged in our program books for the 12 months following the date of donation. You will also qualify to attend our exclusive Opening Night "Red Carpet" Receptions prior to the show on Opening Night for that same 12 months. See below for more information.
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Donors of $1,000 or more throughout the season are also invited to our Annual Donor Appreciation Reception typically held in February.
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Donations in any amount are always appreciated and offset general operating expenses.
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Gifts are recognized with the following designations:
$100 - $199 Ensemble
$200 - $349 Supporting Role
$350 - $599 Lead Role
$600 - $999 Musician
$1,000 - $2,499 Stage Hand
$2,500 - $4,999 Technician
$5,000 - $7,499 Stage Manager
$7,500 - $14,999 Designer
$15,000 and beyond Choreographer
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OPENING NIGHT RECEPTIONS
Experience the excitement of Opening Night with our exclusive Red Carpet Receptions!
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For one hour before curtain, enjoy a delicious selection of appetizers, desserts, complimentary bottled water, tea, coffee, and soft drinks. For our guests 21+, a cash bar is also available.
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To qualify, a donation of $100 or more will secure your invitation (including your guests) for 12 months from the date of donation. Tickets to the show are required and are not included. Invitations are sent out and RSVPs are required prior to each reception.​
INSPIRE CAMPAIGN
Impact tomorrow, today
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As Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne prepares for much needed renovations to enhance the accessibility and functionality of the Arts United Center, our home for the past 50 years, Fort Wayne Civic Theatre has moved into a temporary home where we will continue serving the region through our 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons. This is no small task and one that will cost Civic Theatre an estimated $768,000 to fully execute. These expenses are above and beyond our typical annual operating costs and are NOT included in Arts United’s “A Soaring Vision” campaign.
There are many unexpected expenses we will incur as a result of being displaced during the renovation of the Arts United Center. Here are just a few examples of the additional costs we will incur over the next 2 years: Moving Expenses, Leasing of Additional Storage Space, Higher Cost of Locations for Operations and Performances, and Loss of Revenue from Dropped Productions in Order to Move.
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As of 11/25/2024, the Civic Theatre has secured 74% of our goal.
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Our shows will go on—but it will take the commitment of ALL of us. You and other cherished patrons, supporters, and volunteers—alongside artists, production experts, board members, and staff—have made so much impact possible through your shared joy and passion for the arts and our region. We must continue to come together to ensure Fort Wayne Civic Theatre seamlessly advances our mission and vision during this time of transformation. With your commitment, we are ready to sustain and grow high-quality, inclusive live theatre performances and programs while creating space and capability to grow with the community’s needs and drive an even richer quality of life—today and tomorrow!
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Thank you for your support of Fort Wayne Civic Theatre's Inspire Campaign!
PLANNED GIVING: THE ENCORE SOCIETY
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Set the stage for those who follow with a planned gift to the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre that will continue to perform after you are gone. Join The Encore Society by naming the Civic Theatre as a beneficiary in your will or estate plan. This is one of the best ways to ensure the organization you’ve always loved and supported continues to thrive.
To be listed in our print materials as a member of The Encore Society, please let us know when you have added Civic Theatre to your estate beneficiaries.
100th Anniversary Endowment Fund
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You can be a part of securing the future of Fort Wayne Civic Theatre for years to come with your annual gift to Civic Theatre's 100th Anniversary Endowment Campaign.
If you would like to be a part of this important campaign, we ask you to pledge to contribute a total of $1,500 to be paid by June 2028 (over and above your traditional annual giving). You can determine a payment schedule at the time you submit your pledge form.
Or, if you prefer, simply make a one-time 100th Anniversary Endowment Fund donation of $1,500 or more by clicking here.
Your annual donation to the 100th Anniversary Endowment Fund will be appropriately recognized in each Civic Stagebill program through the 2027-2028 season. Your generous gift will be part of a strong financial foundation that will ensure the Civic Theatre's place in our community for decades to come, nurturing generations of actors and technical stage volunteers.
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For more information:
Contact: Kathy Crim, Director of Philanthropy
Phone: 260-422-8641 x230
Email: KCrim@FWCivic.org