CAMPAIGN FOR FUTURE SUSTAINABILITY
Vero Beach Opera's L'ELISIR D'AMORE
A CRITICAL TIME.
Vero Beach Opera is at a critical point where,
in order to maintain stability and the degree of professionalism we have had in the past,
we must transition to a salaried administrative staff.
Our artistic team has been fee-based for many years. However, all administrative duties have been maintained by professionals on a volunteer basis. Our current volunteer leaders will continue their roles in governance and program development,
but leave the daily work of running the opera company to salaried staff.
That's why we need your help now!
"This is WORTHWHILE!"
That's what Dick Brickman exclaimed at a recent Opera After-Party as the singers performed.
The Brickman Family Foundation has contributed $300,000
to kick off our Campaign for Future Sustainability.
"We need the arts, now more than ever in these trying times. We must preserve and promote the best humanity has to offer through the arts."
Vero Beach Opera's CARMEN tries to foretell the future.
Please Help Us Reach Our Goal.
We have reached the limits of growth possible through the work that our most loyal and dedicated volunteers have given the past few decades which built us into an internationally-recognized opera company.
As we look to the future of Vero Beach Opera, we must be realistic about our viability
and that’s why we are focused on building our Endowment.
To ensure continuity and operational sustainability, Vero Beach Opera must now start replacing its volunteer professional administrative team with a professional
fee-based staff. We must transition and we need your help reaching our $3 million endowment goal.
CAREFUL OVERSIGHT
We are fiscally conservative and responsible. We keep track of every detail and can easily identify what we are spending, where we are spending it, and how we are paying for it. We always have and we always will. We are available to meet with potential donors to look at our forensic financials.
Román Ortega-Cowan
Artistic Advisor & past Artistic Director
"When we started in 1988, we had $6,000 in assets. We have grown to where we are now thanks to our dedication to quality, our conservative fiscal approach and our forensic accountability!"
The greatest endowment contributions to an organization are through individuals taking advantage of the tax-saving and income-producing incentives available through charitable gifts.
WAYS TO GIVE
These represent a superior way to:
• Create federal, state and local income
tax savings.
• Avoid capital gains taxes.
• Secure life income while gaining substantial
tax savings.
• Reduce or eliminate federal estate taxes as
well as reduce estate settlement costs.
• Underwrite and help perpetuate worthy
organizations of your choice.
Gifts of Cash:
A gift of cash is a simple and easy way
for you to make a gift.
2 to 3 Year Pledge
A pledge of 2 to 3 years allows you to plan giving over a period of time.
Gifts of Retirement Assets
Donating part or all of your unused retirement assets such as a gift from your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension or other tax-deferred plan is an excellent way to make a gift to
our organization.
Gifts of Insurance:
A gift of your life insurance policy is an excellent way to make a gift to charity. If you have a life insurance policy that has outlasted its original purpose, consider making a gift of your insurance policy. For example, you may have purchased a policy to provide for minor children and they are now financially independent adults.
Gifts of Appreciated Securities
and Gifts of Stocks & Bonds:
Donating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy and tax-effective way for you to make a gift to our organization.
Gifts From IRA: Withdrawal
An IRA rollover allows people age 70 1/2
and older to reduce their taxable income
by making a gift directly from their IRA.
Gifts of Real Estate:
Donating appreciated real estate, such as a home, vacation property, undeveloped land, farmland, ranch or commercial property can make a great gift to our organization.
Gifts of Annuities:
Transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder annuity trust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with fixed income for life or
a term of years.
Charitable Bequests in a Will:
A bequest is a gift made through your will or trust. It is one of the most popular and flexible ways that you can support our cause.
Please contact your Financial Advisor to
see which Way of Giving is best for you!
FUTURE PLANS FOR LEADERSHIP.
The success of our Campaign for Future Sustainability will propel Vero Beach Opera into the future, allowing us to maintain our high standards of quality and continue improvements as we transition from volunteer to salaried positions. It will provide us with the income necessary to sustain our financial requirements and to ensure that Vero Beach Opera maintains its reputation for presenting quality performances and contributing to the high standards of Vero Beach’s cultural community. Please read on to learn the many ways of giving available. We are happy to meet with you to discuss opportunities for giving in further detail. Thank you for your consideration.