Support your Symphony
Now more than ever, your support plays an important role in helping us sustain the quality of our performances for generations to come. Each gift makes a profound difference in our success and in the lives of many musicians, students, and music lovers in our region.
Ways to Give
There are many ways to give to the Kingston Symphony based on your budget and needs. No matter how you give, we thank you for your generosity and for helping to keep our world-class orchestra playing! For more information, please contact our Director of Development, Elena Baker.
Giving options
Consider making an annual gift to the Kingston Symphony and join the group of dedicated music lovers who help to keep us playing! We offer a wide range of donor benefits depending on your level of support, and all donations over $20 are eligible for a charitable tax receipt. See Friends of the Symphony and Encore Society to learn more about becoming a donor.
Monthly giving can be an impactful and convenient way to support the Kingston Symphony, as you can choose a gift that fits within your monthly budget. The CanadaHelps website makes it easy to set up pre-authorized payments to your credit card, PayPal, or Google Pay. You may create, cancel or change your gift at any time, and CanadaHelps will send you a cumulative tax receipt at the end of each year. We also are able to process monthly gifts manually through our office. Please call us at (613) 546-9729 for more information. Donate Today.
There are many benefits to giving gifts of securities (stocks and bonds). You can transfer these gifts to the Kingston Symphony’s account directly, earning you charitable tax credits and reducing capital gains tax. To donate today, please complete the following steps:
Step 1: Fill out the securities transfer form below and submit it to your broker or financial advisor. Your broker will then submit the form to the Kingston Symphony’s advisor at RBC Dominion Securities.
Step 2: Please contact Elena Baker, Director of Development, at development@kingstonsymphony.ca to let us know that your gift is on its way.
In addition, securities can be donated through our CanadaHelps page, but please note that processing fees of 2-3% will apply. For more information, please contact us at development@kingstonsymphony.ca or (613) 546-9729.
You can make a significant impact on the Kingston Symphony with a major gift. Gifts of securities can be processed by completing the form below and submitting it to your broker or advisor. When making a donation of securities, please consider contacting our office to notify us that your gift is on its way.
In addition, securities can be donated through our CanadaHelps page, but please note that processing fees of 2-3% will apply. For more information, please contact us at development@kingstonsymphony.ca or (613) 546-9729.
Let music be your legacy. Legacy gifts help build the Kingston Symphony’s endowment funds held at the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area and the Ontario Arts Foundation. These funds, which are invested in perpetuity and stewarded to return a stable annual income for the orchestra, provide invaluable support for the work undertaken by the Kingston Symphony each year.
If you believe in the future of the Kingston Symphony and wish to see it continue to thrive, then please consider naming the Kingston Symphony as a beneficiary of your estate and know your legacy will give the gift of orchestral music to future generations. Talk to your financial advisor about the many tax benefits of planned giving or please contact us for more information.
Many large employers have programs where they will partially or fully match your gift to the Kingston Symphony. To see if your company has a matching gift program, contact your Human Resources department.
Donating to the Kingston Symphony can be a meaningful way to honour the legacy of a loved one while also supporting our musical mission. To make a gift in memory or in recognition of someone, visit the Kingston Symphony Canada Helps Donation Form and fill out the section titled “Dedication Information” on the form or call our office at (613) 546-9729.
Whether you are a student looking for volunteer hours, a lover of classical music or are just looking to give back to the community, we have a position for you!
Donation Options
To donate online, please visit our Canada Helps Donation Form. We accept donations by credit card, PayPal, or by Google Pay.
To donate by phone, please call us at (613) 546-9729.
We accept donations by cheque in person at any Kingston Symphony concert or call (613) 546-9729 to make an appointment to stop by our office.
We accept donations by cheque in the mail at P.O. Box 1616 Kingston, ON K7L 5C8.
We accept donations by e-transfer sent to ahaughton@kingstonsymphony.ca. The donation will be automatically deposited into the Kingston Symphony’s account. When sending an e-transfer, please include your name and phone number in the message box.
Friends of the Symphony
The gifts from our family of donors allow the Kingston Symphony to deliver thrilling performances, enhanced concert experiences, and innovative education programs. In recognition of your generosity, we offer a host of donor benefits that are designed to better reflect your invaluable contribution to the Kingston Symphony.
Benefactor ($800 - $1,499)
- Invitation to our annual season announcement
- Benefactors also receive all benefits of Partners
Partner ($500 - $799)
- Invitation to an orchestra rehearsal or a private event
- Partners also receive all benefits of Friends
Friend ($300 - $499)
- Recognition in our concert programs
- Friends also receive all benefits of Members
Member ($20 - $299)
- Tax receipt for the value of your gift
- Free membership in the Volunteer Committee
- Recognition in our annual report and on our website
- Vote at annual and special meetings
Encore Society
As a member of the Encore Society, you play an integral part in the future of the Kingston Symphony. With ticket sales only accounting for 24% of our earned revenue, your support provides us with the freedom to reach new heights of musical excellence and the financial stability needed to deliver breathtaking performances in our community year after year. Become a champion of the Kingston Symphony and join the Encore Society today.
Patron ($1,500 - $2,499)
- Invitation to two open orchestra rehearsals or private events
- Patrons also receive all benefits of Benefactors
Orchestra Circle ($2,500 - $4,999)
- Invitation to three orchestra rehearsals or private events
- Recognition on our lobby donor board
- Orchestra Circle also receives all benefits of Patrons
Maestro Circle ($5,000 - $9,999)
- Invitation to all open orchestra rehearsals and private events
- Opportunity to name a musician’s chair
- Maestro’s Circle also receives all benefits of Orchestra Circle
Symphonic Circle ($10,000 - $24,999)
- Opportunity to meet with our Music Director, Evan Mitchell
- Symphonic Circle also receives all benefits of Maestro’s Circle
Gold Baton ($25,000+)
- Opportunity to name or dedicate a concert
- Gold Baton also receives all benefits of Symphonic Circle
Endowment & Legacy Giving
Let music be your legacy. Legacy gifts help build the Kingston Symphony’s endowment funds held at the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area and the Ontario Arts Foundation. These funds, which are invested in perpetuity and stewarded to return a stable annual income for the orchestra, provide invaluable support for the work undertaken by the Kingston Symphony each year.
If you believe in the future of the Kingston Symphony and wish to see it continue to thrive, then please consider naming the Kingston Symphony as a beneficiary of your estate and know your legacy will give the gift of orchestral music to future generations. You can bequeath cash, securities, property, or a percentage of your estate. Your estate receives a charitable tax receipt that can decrease (or even eliminate) estate taxes. When considering making a legacy gift, you may want to begin with a conversation with your family and your lawyer. We are here to help and we can work with you to find the best way to leave the legacy you intend.
Steps to Leave a Legacy to the Kingston Symphony
Leaving a gift in your Will is a very personal decision which requires time and deliberation. You may want to discuss your intentions with your family to make sure this is the right choice for you. Your financial advisor can help you to understand the different giving options available.
Talk to your lawyer about updating your Will to include your gift to the Kingston Symphony Association. Please know that at any time in the future, you have the right to change your mind about your bequest.
Consider reaching out to us to let us know about your bequest. We would like to thank you and we will reach out to you to make sure we understand how you would like your gift to be allocated.
Help keep the music playing
Are you a local business owner? Let us put your company in front of thousands of Kingston homeowners. With 15 concerts per season, over 7,000 audience members, and a variety of education programs, outreach initiatives, and fundraising events, partnering with the Kingston Symphony offers flexibility and the opportunity to align your company with one of Kingston’s largest cultural organizations.