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Make a Difference by Giving to Northrop
For nearly 100 years, Northrop has been one of Minnesota’s premier performing arts, education, and entertainment centers. Northrop plays a critical role in the intellectual and cultural life of the Twin Cities and beyond by presenting legendary artists, speakers, and changemakers. Home to the signature Dance and Music Series, we are the region’s renowned presenter of national and international ballet and contemporary dance companies, and legendary classical and jazz music artists. We are grateful to you for your support of Northrop, helping to keep the arts alive as we provide you with access to the artists and performances you love, in new and innovative ways. This Season you will be inspired by incredible performances, programs, and unique opportunities to engage with artists. Students and educators across the state will have vital access to the arts through education programs for students of all ages.
We appreciate your support to keep the arts alive, on stage and in our communities.
With many community partners, sponsors, and donors, Northrop annually is able to:
Your gift helps to keep the arts alive, onstage, online, and in our communities.
How to Give
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Make Your Gift by Mail
Northrop
84 Church Street SE
Suite 90
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Make Your Gift By Phone
Call us at 612-626-7554
Ways to Give
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Annual Gifts
A one-time gift amount of your choice helps fund programming year-round.
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Monthly Giving
For simplicity and impact, automate a recurring gift amount that works for you.
Explore the many benefits of becoming a Friend of Northrop
Up to $99
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Recognition in performance program notes on Northrop’s website
$100+
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Priority access to artist workshops and classes
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Recognition in performance program notes on Northrop’s website
$250
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Presale opportunity to performances and events
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Priority access to artist workshops and classes
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Recognition in performance program notes on Northrop’s website
$500+
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Invitation to exclusive preview event for Northrop’s Season announcement prior to the general public announcement*
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Invitations to open rehearsals and artist receptions*
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Presale opportunity to performances and events
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Priority access to artist workshops and classes
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Recognition in performance program notes on Northrop’s website
*subject to availability
$1,000 +
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One “behind the scenes” opportunity to observe a company class or closed rehearsal*
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Access to the Directors Lounge pre-performance reception for one performance of your choice
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Complimentary parking for one performance of your choice
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Invitation to exclusive preview event for Northrop’s Season announcement prior to the general public announcement*
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Invitations to open rehearsals and artist receptions*
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Presale opportunity to performances and events
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Priority access to artist workshops and classes
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Recognition in performance program notes on Northrop’s website
*subject to availability
For questions about becoming a donor, or other ways to financially support Northrop, please contact Director of Development Cynthia Betz at 612-626-7554 or betzx011@umn.edu.
$2,500 + Director’s Circle
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Invitations to exclusive artist dinners and welcoming events*
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Two complimentary tickets for hosting guests to exclusive artist events*
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Two complimentary tickets for hosting guests to Directors Lounge pre-performance receptions
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Access to the Directors Lounge pre-performance receptions
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One “behind the scenes” opportunity to observe a company class or closed rehearsal*
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Complimentary parking for your season subscription performances
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Invitation to exclusive preview event for Northrop’s Season announcement prior to the general public announcement*
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Invitations to open rehearsals and artist receptions*
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Presale opportunity to performances and events
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Priority access to artist workshops and classes
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Recognition in performance program notes on Northrop’s website
*subject to availability
$5,000 + Director’s Circle
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Discounted rental rates on any Northrop space (one reservation per season)*
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Invitations to exclusive artist dinners and welcoming events*
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Two complimentary tickets to exclusive artist events to share with your guests*
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Two complimentary tickets to Directors Lounge pre-performance receptions to share with your guests
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Access to the Directors Lounge pre-performance receptions
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One “behind the scenes” opportunity to observe a company class or closed rehearsal*
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Complimentary parking for your season subscription performances
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Invitation to exclusive preview event for Northrop’s Season announcement prior to the general public announcement*
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Invitations to open rehearsals and artist receptions*
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Presale opportunity to performances and events
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Priority access to artist workshops and classes
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Recognition in performance program notes on Northrop’s website
*subject to availability
$10,000 + Director’s Circle
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Special donor acknowledgment for one Northrop Presents performance
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Discounted rental rates on any Northrop space (one reservation per season)*
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Invitations to exclusive artist dinners and welcoming events*
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Four complimentary tickets to exclusive artist events to share with your guests*
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Four complimentary tickets to Directors Lounge pre-performance receptions to share with your guests
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Access to the Directors Lounge pre-performance receptions
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One “behind the scenes” opportunity to observe a company class or closed rehearsal*
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Complimentary parking for your season subscription performances
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Invitation to exclusive preview event for Northrop’s Season announcement prior to the general public announcement*
-
Invitations to open rehearsals and artist receptions*
-
Presale opportunity to performances and events
-
Priority access to artist workshops and classes
-
Recognition in performance program notes on Northrop’s website
*subject to availability
For questions about becoming a donor, or other ways to financially support Northrop, please contact Director of Development Cynthia Betz at 612-626-7554 or betzx011@umn.edu.
You're In Good Comany
Thank You to Our Generous Donors
We are grateful to these supporters and donors who continue to support programming, education, and community engagement.
Northrop Donors
$10,000+
- Drs. Robert Bruininks and Susan Hagstrum
- Robert Lunieski
$5,000+
- Jerry Artz
- Kurt and Susan Bjorklund, Dedicated to Silas and Victoria Ford
- Ellie Crosby, The Longview and Crosswols Foundations
- Nancy Gossell
- Richard Gregory
- Gail and Jack Kochie
- Randy Hartten and Ron Lotz
- Jennifer Marrone and David Short
$2,500+
- Nancy and John Conlin
- Susan DeNuccio
- Gail and Stuart Hanson
- Voigt Lenmark and Family, In Loving Memory of Mary Jean Lenmark
- Shawn Monaghan and Greg Plotnikoff
- Thomas and Conchy Morgan, In Memory of Sylvia and Henry Frisch
- Sandra Morris
- Gary A. Reetz
- Scarborough Fair Boutique
- Donald Williams and Pamela Neuenfeldt
$1,000+
- Mary Benson
- Frederick L. Betz
- Jeff Bieganek
- Rob Carlson and Gregg Larson
- Deb Cran and Robert Craven
- Fran Davis
- Karen Hanson and Dennis Senchuk
- Minhchau and Lawrence Harms
- Sally and Richard Leider
- Dana and Lori Klimp
- Bob and Susanna McMaster
- Tim and Gayle Ober
- Anne and James Parker
- Marianne Remedios and John Wald
- Stephanie Rupp
- Kathryn Sedo and Scott Beers
- David Vanney and Catharine Ruther
$500+
- Anonymous
- Margaret Albrecht
- Jeanne Andre
- Susan and Kurt Bjorklund
- Kathryn Cahill, In Honor of Ferne Rowland
- R. and J. Cameron
- Will and Ginny Craig
- Stephen Davis and L Murray Thomas
- Meghan DeBruycker Legacy Fund-Willmar Area Community Foundation
- Peter and Kathy Ganzer
- Ramona Hanneken
- Gayle Henton
- Glenn Lindsey
- Lara Kluge
- Mark and Cecilia Morrow
- David Musolf
- Robin Oertel
- Lance Olson
- Richard Taylor
$250+
- Anonymous
- Elissa Adams and Michael Margulies
- Paul Aslanian
- Thomas and Jill Barland
- Bill and Julie Brady
- Kristen Brogdon
- Kate Christianson
- Diane Demos
- Pat Gaarder
- Stephen Gordon and Patricia Gavan-Gordon
- Kathy Gremillion
- Denise and Corey Holtz
- Kimberly Hutchens
- Jennifer and Mark Johnson
- Mina Kinukawa
- Emily Maltz
- Mason and Gwen Myers
- Derrill Pankow
- Elizabeth Parker
- David Perlman
- Shannon Pierce
- Ann Piotrowski
- Kathleen Porter
- Patricia and Joseph Pulice
- Holly Radis-McCluskey and Glen McCluskey
- John Reay and Karen Hanson
- Danielle Robinson-Prater and Joel Prater
- Gordon Rouse and Sylvia Beach
- James Steman
- Bonnie Vidlund
- Cheryl Wall
- Steven and Barb Zawadski
$100+
- Anonymous
- Atashi Acharya
- Jan Adams
- Marcia Anderson
- Joseph Bingham
- Mayrinda Cain
- JaNan Cavanaugh
- Karen Charles
- Stephen and Mary Chicoine
- Sandra Daly
- Melissa Davis
- Timothy and Judith Dove
- Robert Dufault and Ann Wilcox
- Jean Durades
- William Durfee and Devorah Goldstein
- George Ehrenberg
- Kristin Elizondo
- Annalee Gray
- Lisa and Dan Gray
- Joan Haldeman
- Nancy Hammer
- Catherine Hart and Andes Gonzalez Leon
- Cari and Matthew Hatcher
- Richard Hruby and Kimberly Broderick
- William Humphrey
- Ann Jaede
- Barry and Karen Johnson
- Tovio Kallas and Beatrice Holton
- Dana and Eric Kassel
- Micki and Neil Kay
- Leslie Koepke
- Jill Lammer
- Jeffrey Land
- Laura Landy
- Alan and Peggy Lathrop
- James and Sharon Lewis
- Mary McKenna
- Toni McNaron
- Kelly McQueen
- Margaret Michaelson
- Sally Moore
- Gwen Myers
- Douglas Myhra
- Michael and Lisa Nekich
- Stephen Nelson and Joan Bren
- William and Jennifer Neujahr
- Sarita Parikh
- David and Mary Parker
- Elizabeth Parker
- Donald Pastor and David Goldstein
- Steven Pincus
- Bridget and David Reddan
- Debra Reischl
- James Schmitz and Sara Thompson
- John Shreves
- Jan and Alan Sickbert
- Carol Skinner
- Dimitri Smirnoff
- Wendy Steele
- Barbara Stoll
- Ertugrul and Karen Owens Tuzcu
- Michael Weinbeck
- Cathy Westrum and Annelynn Westrum
- Monica Winker-Bergstrom
- Millie Woodbury
- Mark Wright and Elizabeth Walton
Up to $99
- Mark Abe
- Berit Ahlgren
- Kent Akervik
- Gerald and Georgianna Allan
- Kevin and Shirley Arms
- Robert Arntsen
- Michael and Jessica Austin
- Christopher Bearg
- Elizabeth and Wolfgang Bergman
- Anna Betz
- Tierra Boose
- Mary Boyer
- Patti Brase
- Willie Bridges
- Kristin Card
- Ariel Carter
- Betty Clark
- David and Nancy Claussen
- Michael Cohen
- Massimo Costalonga
- Virginia Dale
- Susan Dardarian
- Vicki Donatell
- Dake Dorris
- Byron Douglass
- Frances Durkin
- Marcia and Berkan Endres
- Valerie Fazedin
- Jessie Fett
- Susan Gahan
- Leslie Gerstman
- Joanne and John Gordon
- Birgit Grund
- Jeffrey Haddorf
- Michael Hamerski and Susan Thurston-Hammerski
- Paul and Charlotte Hardt
- David and Julie Hartung
- Joyce and Eugene Haselmann
- Nancy Haskin
- Jill Hauwiller
- Addie Hazelton
- Laura Helgeson
- Mary Helmin
- Colleen Hermann
- Christina Herzog
- Susan Hommeyer
- Sheri Horton
- Janet Horvath
- Jerome and Judith Ingber
- Ann Ivey
- Ramona Jacobs and Charles Christianson
- Janet Johnson
- Rick Johnson
- Ronald Joki
- David Kearn
- Joan and Timothy Kenny
- Cassandra Kiehn
- Dwayne King
- Carrie Klemenhagen
- Thomas and Mary Kuhn
- Doni Kvam
- Mike and Sharon Lane
- Linda Leamer
- Kathryn LeFevere
- Jane Leonard and Lori Lippert
- Barbara Lind and Craig Poeschel
- Nancy Litin
- Ann Loushine-Thomsen
- Marcelienne and Roger Lundquist
- Nancy Marcy
- Cynthia Marsh and C.W. Vandersluis
- Kenneth and Judith Matysik
- Robert and Kristin McClanahan
- Alli Mertins
- Sanjay Mishra
- Jill Mitchell
- Daniel Moore and Laura Tempel
- Summer Morrison
- Scott Nelson and Roxanne Hart
- Shelley and James Nichols
- Margaret Nola
- Nina Norum and Ronald Hays
- Barbara Owens
- Carol and Peter Parshall
- Matthew Peak
- Marjorie Pearson
- Beth Peck
- Christina Peterson
- Elizabeth Peterson
- Charisse Pickron
- Steven Pincus and Michelle Strangis
- Mary Roberts and Edward Kraft
- Judith Rohde
- Susan Rohde
- Maria Rosengren
- Shayla Saldivar-Pena
- Amy Nelson Sander
- Edward Sarnoski
- Christine Schaefer
- Hollie Schultz
- Thomas Scott
- James Sewell and Sally Rouse
- Elizabeth Sharpe
- Michele and Chris Shepherd
- Rebecca and John Shockley
- Jan and Alan Sickbert
- Barbara Sletten
- Emily Soltis
- Theodore Sothern and Barry Leon
- Bruce Spang
- Richard Steege
- Ronald Stevens
- Vicki Strahan
- Jonathan Tallman
- Marie-Luise and Anita Teigen
- Ivette Tejeda
- Jon Thomas
- Rodney and Carol Thompson
- Michelle Tolliver
- Kay Troan
- Arthur Troedson
- Kathleen Tuma
- Nancy Tykwinski
- David Ulaszek
- Alla Valdberg
- Tatiana Valdberg
- Bill Venne and Douglas Kline
- Katherine and Peter Vondelinde
- Carolyn Wahl
- Samuel Walling
- Renee Warmuth
- Kathleen Warner
- Jeanie Watson
- Brian and Katherine Weitz
- Darryl and Janet Weivoda
- Jonathon White
- Mary Wiley
- Clay and Karen Williams
- Monica Winker-Bergstrom
- Rachel Wolff
- Roger Worm
- Yuhsuan Yeh
- Roberta Zohara
Thank you to the generous donors who continue to support programming, education, and community engagement for Northrop’s beloved Aeolian-Skinner Organ. It is because of you that this magnificent instrument’s voice will be enjoyed by many for years to come.
- Dean Billmeyer
- Drs. Robert Bruininks and Susan Hagstrum
- Dee Ann and Kent Crossley
- David Cruickshank
- Salvatore Franco
- Reid Froiland
- Nils and Heather Halker
- Charlie Johnson
- Joseph Kuznik
- Kristin Lefferts
- Lisette Lilac
- Peter Lund
- Pamela Neuenfeldt and Don Williams
- Holly Radis-McCluskey and Glen McCluskey
- David and Rachelle Willey
The Heritage Society honors and celebrates donors who have made estate and other planned gifts for Northrop at the University of Minnesota.
- Nancy M Allen*
- Jerry L Artz
- John W Follows*
- Stephen Gordon and Pat Gavan-Gordon
- Peter S Lund
- Darlene M Sholtis
*deceased
This season’s listing is current as of 2/14/23
Please contact Trisha Taylor at taylort@umn.edu if you have any corrections or questions.
Keep the arts alive by sponsoring Northrop programs
Why become a sponsor?
Northrop’s sponsorship opportunities generate consumer awareness while supporting creativity, education, and a culturally rich community.
Each sponsorship package meets your objectives
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Connect with new audiences
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Show you value essential arts programming
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Offer innovative ways to provide arts and artists online and in person
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Promote your brand
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Reach specific audiences you target
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Build new partnerships
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Cultivate clients
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Thank loyal customers
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Reward customers and employees
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Make a highly visible connection to art, culture, and education
Explore the many benefits of becoming a sponsor
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Brand association with excellence, innovation, international recognition, and distinction
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High value-per-sponsorship dollar and ROI
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Tremendous visibility with internationally recognized performances
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Connection and access to the world’s greatest artists
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Opportunities for global reach within Northrop’s technology-rich facility
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Association with a new national model for interdisciplinary innovation, collaboration and creativity
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Access to the University’s intellectual capital and student population of over 50,000
Sponsorship benefits
- Event sponsor logo and placement opportunities in season program notes
- Season sponsor logo featured prior to performance
- Season program notes executive profile, photo, and quote
- Logo or name recognition in press releases, Northrop emails, social media, and blog posts for sponsored event
- Logo in direct mail for sponsored event
- Complimentary Northrop event space rental for one private company event
- Identified as a sponsor in Season subscription materials
- Logo on all sponsored event materials (invitations, posters, program, thank you and RSVP)
- Pre-concert announcements and signage
- Exclusive artists meet-and-greet events (pending artists’ availability)
- VIP access to Directors Lounge and intermission receptions (pending availability)
- Company logo on Northrop website event page with link to sponsor website
- Season ticket discounts for employees and clients
- Complimentary tickets to one Season event of choice
- Acknowledgement as A Friend of Northrop
- Event sponsor logo and placement opportunities in season program notes
- Season program notes executive profile, photo, and quote
- Logo or name recognition in press releases, Northrop emails, social media, and blog posts for sponsored event
- Logo in direct mail for sponsored event
- Complimentary Northrop event space rental for one private company event
- Identified as a sponsor in Season subscription materials
- Logo on all sponsored event materials (invitations, posters, program, thank you and RSVP)
- Pre-concert announcements and signage
- Exclusive artists meet-and-greet events (pending artists’ availability)
- VIP access to Directors Lounge and intermission receptions (pending availability)
- Company logo on Northrop website event page with link to sponsor website
- Season ticket discounts for employees and clients
- Complimentary tickets to one Season event of choice
- Acknowledgement as A Friend of Northrop
- Event sponsor logo and placement opportunities in season program notes
- Logo or name recognition in press releases, Northrop emails, social media, and blog posts for sponsored event
- Logo in direct mail for sponsored event
- Complimentary Northrop event space rental for one private company event
- Identified as a sponsor in Season subscription materials
- Logo on all sponsored event materials (invitations, posters, program, thank you and RSVP)
- Pre-concert announcements and signage
- Exclusive artists meet-and-greet events (pending artists’ availability)
- VIP access to Directors Lounge and intermission receptions (pending availability)
- Company logo on Northrop website event page with link to sponsor website
- Season ticket discounts for employees and clients
- Complimentary tickets to one Season event of choice
- Acknowledgement as A Friend of Northrop
- Event sponsor logo and placement opportunities in season program notes
- Identified as a sponsor in Season subscription materials
- Logo on all sponsored event materials (invitations, posters, program, thank you and RSVP)
- Pre-concert announcements and signage
- Exclusive artists meet-and-greet events (pending artists’ availability)
- VIP access to Directors Lounge and intermission receptions (pending availability)
- Company logo on Northrop website event page with link to sponsor website
- Season ticket discounts for employees and clients
- Complimentary tickets to one Season event of choice
- Acknowledgement as A Friend of Northrop
- Event sponsor logo and placement opportunities in season program notes
- Identified as a sponsor in Season subscription materials
- Logo on all sponsored event materials (invitations, posters, program, thank you and RSVP)
- Pre-concert announcements and signage
- Exclusive artists meet-and-greet events (pending artists’ availability)
- VIP access to Directors Lounge and intermission receptions (pending availability)
- Company logo on Northrop website event page with link to sponsor website
- Season ticket discounts for employees and clients
- Complimentary tickets to one Season event of choice
- Acknowledgement as A Friend of Northrop
- Event sponsor logo and placement opportunities in season program notes
- Exclusive artists meet-and-greet events (pending artists’ availability)
- VIP access to Directors Lounge and intermission receptions (pending availability)
- Company logo on Northrop website event page with link to sponsor website
- Season ticket discounts for employees and clients
- Complimentary tickets to one Season event of choice
- Acknowledgement as A Friend of Northrop
- VIP access to Directors Lounge and intermission receptions (pending availability)
- Company logo on Northrop website event page with link to sponsor website
- Season ticket discounts for employees and clients
- Complimentary tickets to one Season event of choice
- Acknowledgement as A Friend of Northrop
All sponsorships are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Northrop gratefully acknowledges support from
We extend a special thank you to our event sponsors
Through mission-driven programming, Northrop is committed to cultivating intersections between performing arts and education and to use the boundless powers of arts and education to ignite transformation and inspire positive change. Support and collaboration from individuals, corporations, foundations, and community organizations help make extraordinary arts experiences accessible to everyone through outreach to diverse communities, rich and varied programming, and subsidized student tickets.
With sponsors, community partners and donors, Northrop annually has:
Impact of Arts in Our Community
Source:
- 2019 Report provided by Minnesota Citizens for the Arts through study results of 2016 by Creative MN.
Your donations and support make a world of difference. Here are just some of the comments we heard from our artists, patrons, and partners in 2020.
Comments from the Artists "Swing Out" Exchange
The Northrop Advisory Board
Northrop’s 2022-23 Season brings exquisite artists to our stage offering amazing dance and music performances over these many months. I hope you’ll enjoy this season and I encourage you to bring family and friends to share memorable experiences with you.
I invite you to support Northrop’s programs, helping to shine bright lights on our stage. Please consider supporting the important work that Northrop is doing now and in the future to inspire positive change in our world. The Northrop Advisory Board is growing along with new opportunities to engage, if you are interested in learning more, please contact us at northrop@umn.edu.
I look forward to seeing you, soon, in the theater!
Jeff Bieganek, Northrop Advisory Board Chair
Contact Us
Give By Mail
Northrop
84 Church Street SE
Suite 90
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Call to Give
612-626-7554
For questions about becoming a donor, and to learn more about making an impact with your donation, sponsorship, or other financial support of Northrop, please contact Director of Development Cynthia Betz at 612-626-7554 or betzx011@umn.edu.
For information about sponsorship opportunities at Northrop, please contact Grants and Sponsorship Manager Danielle Robinson-Prater at 612-624-7652 or robi0297@umn.edu.