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help match their philanthropic
vision to our programs,” says
Daniel Moss, senior director of
institutional partnerships. "Some
may be new to opera and curious to
learn, while others truly love and
understand this complex art form.
Institutions may be interested
in recognition and/or employee
engagement, but they contribute
primarily because they believe in
supporting a major Chicago arts
organization. ey also appreciate
our work in the Chicago Public Schools, and in our community, and
they want to help make this possible. ere is definitely a sense of
civic pride when corporations and foundations support major
cultural institutions. ey want to know what Lyric is doing onstage
and in the community, and how they can make a difference. We’re
thrilled to have these institutions as an important part of the
Lyric family."
It’s wonderful when Lyric
provides a donor with an opportu-
nity to have a special experience
with an artist, or a journey behind
the scenes. “It’s taking that next step
from sitting in the theater watching
the show to dipping your toe in the
water of what goes into making the
production happen,” says DelPilar.
“Frequently they’re impressed by
the complexity, the grandeur of
the art form. But also, they’re
astonished by the down-to-earth,
accessible personalities of artists like Matthew Polenzani and Ana
María Martínez. ey can see them onstage in costume and under
the lights, and there’s a magic there, but then they go backstage and
see them as real people.”
Lyric’s special events are a marvelous way to not only attract
new donors by introducing them to the spirit of the Lyric family,
but also celebrate existing donors and thank them for their support
Lang Lang with Lyric Board of Directors member Robert McCullen, wife Evelyn, and guests.
ROBERT KUSEL
“ ere is definitely a sense of civic
pride when corporations and foundations
support major cultural institutions. ey
want to know what Lyric is doing onstage,
and in the community, and how they
can make a difference.”
— Daniel Moss