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 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. The financial impact of COVID-19 on Northrop’s community and our entire performing arts industry has been immense. We are grateful to many of you who continue to support 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, especially now, to keep the arts alive 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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Northrop
84 Church Street SE
Suite 90
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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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
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Explore the many benefits of becoming a Friend of Northrop
Up to $99
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Recognition in performance programs on Northrop’s website
$100+
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Priority access to master class reservations
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Recognition in performance programs on Northrop’s website
$250
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Priority presale for in-person events
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Priority access to master class reservations
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Recognition in performance programs on Northrop’s website
$500+
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Invitations to in-person and/or online/live stream open rehearsals and artist receptions (subject to availability)
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One complimentary parking reservation for an in-person performance/event of your choice
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Priority presale for in-person events
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Priority access to master class reservations
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Recognition in performance programs on Northrop’s website
$1,000 +
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Special invitations to in-person or online pre-performance events
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Invitation to exclusive preview event for Northrop’s Season announcement prior to the general public announcement
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One “behind the scenes” visit to observe company class or closed rehearsal (subject to availability)
Invitations to in-person and/or online/live-stream open rehearsals and artist receptions (subject to availability) -
One complimentary reserved parking for an in-person performance of your choice
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Priority presale for in-person events
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Priority access to master class reservations
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Recognition in performance programs on Northrop’s website
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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Complimentary parking reservations for your subscription in-person performances at Northrop
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Complimentary tickets for hosting guests to in-person events (subject to limits and availability)
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Complimentary online/live-stream ticket for one Northrop Dance or Music Series performance to give as a gift
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Invitations to private Directors dinners and artist welcoming events (subject to limits and availability)
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Special invitations to in-person or online pre-performance events
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Invitation to exclusive preview event for Northrop’s Season announcement prior to the general public announcement
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One “behind the scenes” visit to observe company class or closed rehearsal (subject to availability)
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Invitations to in-person and/or online/live stream open rehearsals and artist receptions (subject to availability)
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One complimentary reserved parking for an in-person performance of your choice
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Recognition in performance programs on Northrop’s website
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Priority access to master class reservations
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Priority presale for in-person events
$5,000 + Director’s Circle
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Discounted rental rates on any Northrop space (one reservation per season and subject to availability)
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Complimentary parking reservations for your subscription in-person performances at Northrop
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Complimentary tickets for hosting guests to in-person events (subject to limits and availability)
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Complimentary online/live-stream ticket for one Northrop Dance or Music Series performance to give as a gift
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Invitations to private Directors dinners and artist welcoming events (subject to limits and availability)
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Special invitations to in-person or online pre-performance events
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Invitation to exclusive preview event for Northrop’s Season announcement prior to the general public announcement
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One “behind the scenes” visit to observe company class or closed rehearsal (subject to availability)
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Invitations to in-person and/or online/live stream open rehearsals and artist receptions (subject to availability)
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One complimentary reserved parking for an in-person performance of your choice
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Recognition in performance programs on Northrop’s website
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Priority access to master class reservations
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Priority presale for in-person events
$10,000 + Director’s Circle
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Special recognition of donor's choice for one Northrop Dance or Music Series online/live stream or in-person performance. Options include but not limited to name included in curtain speech, name included in event information email to all ticket holders about performance, or name included on digital signage for event.
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Discounted rental rates on any Northrop space (one reservation per season and subject to availability)
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Complimentary parking reservations for your subscription in-person performances at Northrop
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Complimentary tickets for hosting guests to in-person events (subject to limits and availability)
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Complimentary online/live-stream ticket for one Northrop Dance or Music Series performance to give as a gift
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Invitations to private Directors dinners and artist welcoming events (subject to limits and availability)
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Special invitations to in-person or online pre-performance events
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Invitation to exclusive preview event for Northrop’s Season announcement prior to the general public announcement
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One “behind the scenes” visit to observe company class or closed rehearsal (subject to availability)
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Invitations to in-person and/or online/live stream open rehearsals and artist receptions (subject to availability)
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One complimentary reserved parking for an in-person performance of your choice
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Recognition in performance programs on Northrop’s website
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Priority access to master class reservations
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Priority presale for in-person events
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.
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Northrop Donors
$25,000+
David and Naomi Balto
$10,000+
Drs. Robert Bruininks and Susan Hagstrum
Curtis L Carlson Family Foundation
Robert Lunieski
$5,000+
Ellie Crosby, The Longview and Crosswols Foundations
Susan DeNuccio
Nancy Gossell
Richard Gregory
Marbrook Foundation
Jennifer Marrone and David Short
Gary A. Reetz
Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation
Dr. Darlene Sholtis and Dr. Heino Beckmann
$2,500+
Jerry Artz
Gail and Stuart Hanson
Karen Hanson and Dennis Senchuk
Randy Hartten and Ron Lotz
Shawn Monaghan and Greg Plotnikoff
Thomas and Conchy Morgan, In Memory of Sylvia and Henry Frisch
Sandy Morris
RBC Wealth Management
Scarborough Fair Boutique
Sally and Kenneth Spence
Donald Williams and Pamela Neuenfeldt
$1,000+
Anonymous
Karen Bachman
Frederick L. Betz, In Memory of James and Maren Stocke
Jeff Bieganek
Kurt and Susan Bjorklund, Dedicated to Silas and Victoria Ford
James Callahan
Deb Cran and Bob Craven
Bruce and Judith Hadler
Minhchau and Lawrence Harms
Dana and Lori Klimp
Gail and Jack Kochie
Sally and Richard Leider
Glenn Lindsey
Bob and Susanna McMaster
Lance Olson
Cory and Elizabeth Padesky
Kathryn Sedo and Scott Beers
$500+
Jeanne Andre
Kathryn Cahill, In Honor of Ferne Rowland
Rob Carlson and Gregg Larson
John and Nancy Conlin
Jay and Page Cowles
Will and Ginny Craig
Fran Davis
Stephen Davis and L Murray Thomas
John and Mary Jean deRosier
George Ehrenberg
Bob and Nancy Erickson
Pat Gaarder
Jo-Ida Hansen
Denise and Corey Holtz
Tammylynne Jonas
Brian Lammers and Emily Knox
Barbara and Jeffrey Land
David and Leni Moore Family Foundation
Mark and Cecilia Morrow
Rebekah Nagler
Derrill Pankow
David and Kathleen Rothenberger
Gordon Rouse and Sylvia Beach
Catharine Ruther and David Vanney
Dale Schatzlein and Emily Maltz Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation
Judith Rohde
Bonnie and Craig Sommerville
Richard Taylor
TCF Foundation
Jon Thomas
John Van Bogart
Michael Weinbeck
Mark and Carol Weitz
John and Kelly Wheaton
Mark Wright and Elizabeth Walton
$250+
Anonymous
Margaret Albrecht
Greg and Ann Allen
Ruth Alliband
Marcia Anderson
Janice Apple
Alexandra Beaumont
Mary Benson
Sharon Bigot
Mark Bohnhorst and Mary Wahlstrand
R. and J. Cameron
Mark and Karena Casey
Robert Dufault and Ann Wilcox
Kristin Elizondo
Marcia and Berkan Endres
Lorinda Fraboni
Richard Gwynne
William Hartup
Gayle Hjellming
Deborah Hennrikus
Candice Hern
Jan and Lance Johnson
Janet Johnson
Jennifer and Mark Johnson
Warren and Patricia Kelly
Sharon Knopp
Miriam Kowarski
Daniel and Dianne Latham
Laura Lentz Landstad
Joan Liaschenko
Elise Linehan
Candy Lord
Holly MacDonald
Nancy MacGibbon
Carrie Madison
Kenneth and Judith Matysik
George and Orla McClure
Howard Mooers and Kathleen Jones
Gordon Mosser
Gwen and Mason Myers
Shannon Nemer
Timothy Palmer
Elizabeth Parker
David Perlman
Ann Piotrowski
Holly Radis-McCluskey and Glen McCluskey
John Reay
Mary Roberts and Edward Kraft
Phyllis Saltzman
Julia Sand
Buddy Scoggins and Kelly Schroeder
Carol Skinner
John and Susan Steffen
Cindy Tong and Robert Denison
Cheryl Wall
Roger Worm
Lin Wyrick
$100+
Melissa Albachten
Louise Anderson
Linda Z Andrews
Conrado Aparicio-Badenas
Barbara Ashley
Rebecca Biderman and David Fraher
Amy Briggs
Jessica Briggs
Nancy Brown
David Burton
Sharane Calabresa
Karen Charles
Troy Couillard
Cynthia Crawford
Dee Ann and Kent Crossley
Virginia Dale
Catherine Day
Christy Dobbratz
Richard Duncan
Christina and Jacob Dunn
William Durfee and Devorah Goldstein
Stephen Elde and Amy Funk
Susan Engel
Terry Farley
Mark Gilberstadt
Magee Glenn Burns
Michelle Golden
Pamela and Robert Goldman
Annalee Gray
Birgit Grund
David and Julie Hartung
Nancy and Richard Haskin
Polina Hektner
Annemarie Herrlich
Patricia Herrmann
Christina Herzog
Jay Huang
Debra Hughes
Glenda and Hugh Huston
Kimberly Hutchens
Edward and Julie Idzorek
Ramona Jacobs and Charles Christianson
Ann Jaede
Jeralyn Jargo
Helen and David Jensen
Robert Johns and Linda Hennum
Micki and Neil Kay
Kelly Kemp
Karen Kirby
Randy Kish
Kate Kleckner
Christina Kraft and Nelson Capes
Frank Lambert
Laura Beth Landy
Eric Larson
Alan and Peggy Lathrop
Gabrielle Lawrence and Don Postema
Ross and Sally Legrand
Douglas and Elisabeth Lewis
Barbara Lind and Craig Poeschl
Kimberley MacLennan
Holly Manning
Candice and Gerald Matykowski
Anne and Michael McInerney
Mary Ann McKenna
Elizabeth Messina
M Valeriana Moeller
Margaret Moutvic-Wasz
David Musolf
Jennifer and Jonathan Nelson
Rebecca Ness
Aaron Nesser
Kathryn Nettleman
Gene-Hua Ng
Ava and David Nielsen
Jenine Nordquist
Denis O’Pray
Donald Ofstedal
Field and Cynthia Olson
Barbara Owens
David Pace
Ann and Bill Parker
David and Mary Parker
Claudia Poser
Joe and Pat Pulice
Jacob Rabinowitz
Debra Reischl
Gail and Joel Roberts
Greta Blinn Rudolph
Charles and Jeanne Scheiderer
Jessica Schroeder
Thomas Scott
Doris Seely
Dan Sheehan
Rebecca and John Shockley
Kari Schloner
Jan and Alan Sickbert
Mary Skelley
Roger Snyder
Jennifer Song
Patricia Stankovich
Cynthia Stone
Lynn Strehlow
Betsy Sylvester
Rodney and Carol Thompson
Barbara and Keith Thorkelson
Susan Travis
Ertugrul and Karen Owens Tuzcu
Patti Wales
Melinda Ward
Cathy Westrum and Annelynn Westrum
Laura Wilson
Monica Winker-Bergstrom
Millie Woodbury
Kristine Wright
Anna Yurchenko
Michael Zimmerman
Margaret Zoerhoff
Joyce Albers
Arthur and Charlet Allen
Eric Anderson
Jean Anderson
Sarah Anthony
Gail Armbrust
Michael Austin
Habiby Aydin
Veronika Bachanova
Todd Barton
Austin Beatty
Betty Biernat and JC Paulet
Michael Blomberg
Angella Boettcher
Jason Borah
Mary Boyer
Reginald and Susan Boyle
Philip Briggs
Clifford Brody
Justin Burke
Thomas Cabaniss
Mary Campbell
Deborah Carlson
Kate Carson
JaNan Cavaaugh
Oscar Chamberlain
Paula Chase
Mary Ann and Stephen Chicoine
Fay Chang
Karen Charles
Deborah Clendenning
Janet Conn
Beverly Connolly
Jeanne and David Cornish
Charlotte Curry
Neal Cuthbert and Louise Robinson
Emily Dail
Sandra Daly
Andre Delattre
Sher DeMeter
Soleil Des Lauriers
Dana Dimit
Byron Douglass
Mary Doyscher
Nancy Duffy
Alisa Eland
Susan Elsner
Robert Ferguson and Carol Swenson
Salvatore Franco
Judith Franklin
Wendy Friede
Kirk Froggart
Frieda Gardner
Katherine Gibney
John and Joanne Gordon
Nancy Gossen
Michael Green and Jane Powers
Jane Greenberg
Urbae Hall
Marcia Hammond
Amy Handelsman
Marylee Hardenbergh
Jean Haskell
Jim Hartmann and Michelle Miles
Cari Hatcher
Joyce and Eugene Haselmann
Patrick and Kimberley Higgins
John Hofstede
Kurt Hollender
Michael Hull
Jay Jaffee and Wendy Friede
Karen Jeanette
Yin Jiang and Xiaoping Guo
Kenyon Johanson
Robert Johnson
Karen and Barry Johnson
Bill Jones
Jonathan Junker
Aseem Kaul
Milo Kim
Martin Kokes
Farhad Kosari
Connie Kuhn
Arnold Kvam
Roberta Lamps
Rose Mary and William Larson
Linda Leamer
Erik Lee
Reka Leeaphon
Patricia Lefebvre
Kathryn LeFevere
Elizabeth Ler
Suzanne Levi
Michelle and Kevin Lian-Anderson
Kristine Loh
Dianne and Don MacLennan
Kyle Maltz
Zarah Mamun
Kathryn Manger
Judy Marcouiller
Susan McNamara
Alexandra Mentes
Margaret Michaelson
Timothy and Mary Miley
Eric Molho
Karen Moon
Daniel Moore
James Moore
Ayaka Moriyama
Nadia Muhamad Rashid
Chuck Munro
Shinji Muro
Lisa Murray
Amy Nelson Sander
Lloyd Nestrud
Jennifer and William Neujahr
Libby Nickel
Nina Norum
James and Sarah Novotny
Sandra Olson
Lynn O’Neal
John Opsahl
Nicolas Paredes Sepulveda
Judith Parr
Matthew Peak
Christina Peterson
Cathy Poff
Claudia Poser and Ronald Ofstead
James Potter
Nancy Price
Bridget Reddan
Mark Rekow and Lynn Mader
Piper Ritter
Susan Roberts
Robyne Robinson
Yvonne Rode
Susan Rose
Jane Rosemarin and Val Landwehr
Thomas Rosen
Irina Rukina
Thomas Ryan
Makie Sanchez
Rebecca Scherpelz
Kris Schmitt
Robin Schow
Cynthia Sharon
Michael and Tara Sime
Edward Skelly
Kathleen Stanley
Nanette Stearns
Kate Stolpman
George Swan
Toni Taylor
Jeffrey Teeple
Mark Ten Eyck and LaRaye Osborne
Mary Teurman
Connor Theisen
Arthur Troedson
Brandon Ure
Alla Valdberg
Ann Van de Winckel
William Venne and Douglas Kline
John Vilandre
Brian and Katherine Weitz
Andrew Welken
Helen and Paul Wells
Curtis West
Ellena and Gregory Weyandt
Allison Wickler
Anne Wiltscheck
Susan Wiste
Mary Jo Zidwick
Mary Zilge
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.
Anonymous
Reade Adams
Pat Andrle
J. Michael Barone
Fred and Cynthia Betz, In Honor of Esther Stocke
Joyce Brown
Drs. Robert Bruininks and Susan Hagstrum
Dean Billmeyer
Francis Carter
Dee Ann and Kent Crossley
Sheena Dufresne
Laura and Tim Edman
Peter Fiore
Deborah Ford
Salvatore Franco
Reid Froiland
Maiken Givot
Nils and Heather Halker
Thomas Hanna
Anna Iltis
Helen and David Jensen
Charlie Johnson
Susan Keljik
Mark Kieffer
Peter Lund
Alfred and Ann Moore
Steve Panizza
Chia-Hsing Pi
Holly Radis-McCluskey and Glen McCluskey
Daniel Moore
Pamela Neuenfeldt and Don Williams
Connie Schuelka
Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation
Nancy Shallcross
Paul Stever
Curtis Trout
John Vilandre
Michael Volna
Carolyn Wahl
Nancy Wellington
This season’s listing is current as of 03/26/21.
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
Contact Us
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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.