Campaign for
Future Growth

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!

Our goal is $3 million in 3 years.

DONATE

If you prefer, please make a PLEDGE today!

Thank you for your support!

PLEDGE FORM

The Brickman Family Foundation has contributed $300,000 to kick off our Campaign!

Sally & Dick Brickman

Brickman Family Foundation

"This is worthwhile. 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."

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 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!