FAQ

Thank you for your interest in supporting our mission. See below for answers to our most common inquiries about Donating.

Make your contribution go further at no additional cost. Simply ask for your company’s matching gift form and include it any time you send a contribution to the ballet or email it to development@washingtonballet.org.

Yes. However, please note that your gift will not be applicable for tangible benefits. Consult your fund adviser or financial planner with any questions. View all avenues of giving accepted on our Ways to Give page.

The Washington Ballet is grateful to all our generous supporters. Please find the following policies regarding donor listings in a variety of mediums. These policies are reflective of industry standards and comparable ballet companies across the country.  

Programs for Season Productions  

  • Donors are listed based on gifts toward the Annual Fund. This includes Friends of TWB, Balletomane Society, dancer sponsorship, mission moment donations, performance sponsorship, production underwriting, and in-kind contributions.   
  • Each program listing encompasses a full year of contributions, beginning one year and one month from opening night, and concluding one month before opening (due to printing schedules). 
  • A QR code will be present at the bottom of the program, allowing patrons to view the full list of donors (including fundraising event sponsors).  

Donor Boards for Season Productions (when permittable)  

  • The Donor Board listing will follow the same policy of programs, as described above.  

Website 

Annual Fund Donors includes:

  • Friends of TWB
  • Balletomane Society
  • dancer sponsorship
  • mission moment donations
  • performance sponsorship
  • production underwriting
  • in-kind contributions 

Fundraising Event Donors includes:

  • Annual Gala
  • The Nutcracker Tea Party
  • contributions toward a specific fundraising event such as event sponsorship or in-kind contribution

An in-kind donation is a non-monetary donation. It refers to the transfer of any assets, usually goods or services, provided to The Washington Ballet from an individual, company, or other nonprofit.  

If you are interested in making an in-kind donation to The Washington Ballet, please contact development@washingtonballet.org. The Washington Ballet can either accept an in-kind donation or graciously decline based on the needs of the organization. A donor must submit written documentation outlining the value of the In-Kind donation to receive a tax-letter from The Washington Ballet.  

Please note, In-Kind donations cannot be used toward a giving level to receive tangible benefits at The Washington Ballet. Accepted In-Kind donations will be acknowledged in programs and donor boards at season productions.  

Our updated giving levels are based on feedback from our community to include the benefits that are most valued by our patrons. It is designed to deepen members’ relationship with TWB and ensure the long-term financial support that will allow TWB to achieve its mission.

All donor benefits are active for 365 days from donation.

Example: Donor X joins the Balletomane Society with a gift of $2,500 on February 21, 2023. Donor X will be invited to all benefit events, receive recognition, etc. for this donation until February 21, 2024. 30 Days before your renewal date, our development team will outreach via mail, email, and phone to solicit a renewed donation. 

Yes! Please email development@washingtonballet.org to receive a tax-receipt or request an additional copy.

No, donations are not refundable.

Yes! To upgrade your donor level and take advantage of increased donor benefits, please contact development@washingtonballet.org.

Contact us at development@washingtonballet.org.

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