Community
Partnership
Corporate Support
As a nationally-recognized orchestra, the Madison Symphony Orchestra is an important partner in keeping our community a unique and vibrant cultural, intellectual and creative hub.
The Madison Symphony Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and relies on charitable contributions to fund approximately one-third of its annual operating budget. Contributions from businesses and professional leaders play a critical role in presenting the MSO’s concert series and highly acclaimed education programs. Through commitment to the MSO and association with other businesses and professional leaders, your company will raise its profile among Symphony patrons and throughout the community. Partnering with the Symphony is one of the most powerful investments your business can make. We work with companies of all sizes and would be happy to discuss the best sponsorship package for your company’s unique needs.
Partner with the Symphony
- INVEST in high-quality classical music concerts and community engagement programs
- CONNECT with fellow Symphony supporters
- ENTERTAIN clients and employees
“We greatly appreciate the MSO’s continued role in Madison’s vibrant performing arts community through magnificent performances and educational programs that inspire us all.” – George Gialamas, The Gialamas Company
Reach an Attractive Audience
A Symphony partnership presents a valuable opportunity for your company to raise its profile among an attractive demographic of Symphony subscribers:
- 90% of subscribers have a four-year college degree or higher
- 61% have an annual household income of $75,000 or more
- 69% are married or have a life partner
- 53% are women
Corporate Giving Opportunities and Benefits
Symphony Concert Sponsorship
Your company can play a central role in in presenting our concert season and allowing us to bring some of the world’s finest artists to Madison. Concert sponsorship is a great way to make a lasting impression on the hearts and minds of a distinctive audience. We offer robust recognition and entertainment benefits to our Concert Sponsors. Contact MSO Director of Development, Casey Oelkers, at (608) 257-3734 or coelkers@madisonsymphony.org to discuss your potential sponsorship of a concert weekend.
$5,000: Co-Sponsor
Benefits Available to Co-Sponsors
- 6 Complimentary tickets to your sponsored concert*
- Text recognition on sponsor page in program book, in newsletter, on website, and on signage in Overture Hall lobby for sponsored concert
- 25% discount on color advertisement in MSO program book for sponsored concert*
Plus Benefits Available to all Concert Sponsors
- Textual recognition on business donor page in concert program book
- Text recognition in newspaper ads for sponsored concert
- Sector exclusivity for your sponsored concerts
- Pre-concert and intermission networking in exclusive donor lounge, with invitation to and verbal recognition at post-concert reception
- Special access to private pre-concert reception arrangements**
- 6 Complimentary tickets to an additional concert of your choice*
- 25% discount for additional tickets to sponsored concert
*Benefits have a fair market value and may reduce the tax-deductibility of your gift.
**Upon request and subject to availability
$10,000: Major Sponsor
Benefits Available to Major Sponsors
- 10 Complimentary tickets to your sponsored concert*
- Logo recognition on sponsor page in program book, in newsletter, on website, and on signage in Overture Hall lobby for sponsored concert
- Complimentary quarter page color advertisement in MSO printed program book for sponsored concert and complimentary color advertisement with hyperlink in MSO digital program book for at least one concert*
- Logo on MSO television commercial on WMTV 15 News, logo with hyperlink on MSO website, and sponsor recognition in season brochure (when sponsorship is confirmed by brochure deadline)
Plus Benefits Available to all Concert Sponsors
- Textual recognition on business donor page in concert program book
- Text recognition in newspaper ads for sponsored concert
- Sector exclusivity for your sponsored concerts
- Pre-concert and intermission networking in exclusive donor lounge, with invitation to and verbal recognition at post-concert reception
- Special access to private pre-concert reception arrangements**
- 6 Complimentary tickets to an additional concert of your choice*
- 25% discount for additional tickets to sponsored concert
*Benefits have a fair market value and may reduce the tax-deductibility of your gift.
**Upon request and subject to availability
$15,000: Major Sponsor – Premium
Premium Benefits Available to Major Sponsors
- 20 Complimentary tickets to your sponsored concert*
- Logo recognition on sponsor page in program book, in newsletter, on website, and on signage in Overture Hall lobby for sponsored concert
- Complimentary half page color advertisement in MSO printed program book for sponsored concert and complimentary color advertisement with hyperlink in MSO digital program book for at least one concert*
- Logo on MSO television commercial on WMTV 15 News, logo with hyperlink on MSO website, and sponsor recognition in season brochure (when sponsorship is confirmed by brochure deadline)
Plus Benefits Available to all Concert Sponsors
- Textual recognition on business donor page in concert program book
- Text recognition in newspaper ads for sponsored concert
- Sector exclusivity for your sponsored concerts
- Pre-concert and intermission networking in exclusive donor lounge, with invitation to and verbal recognition at post-concert reception
- Special access to private pre-concert reception arrangements**
- 6 Complimentary tickets to an additional concert of your choice*
- 25% discount for additional tickets to sponsored concert
*Benefits have a fair market value and may reduce the tax-deductibility of your gift.
**Upon request and subject to availability
$25,000: Presenting Sponsor
Only one sponsor will be recognized at this level during each concert weekend.
Benefits Available to Presenting Sponsors
- 30 Complimentary tickets to your sponsored concert*
- Logo recognition on sponsor page in program book, in newsletter, on website, and on signage in Overture Hall lobby for sponsored concert
- Complimentary half page color advertisement in MSO printed program book for sponsored concert and complimentary color advertisement with hyperlink in MSO digital program book for at least one concert*
- Logo on MSO television commercial on WMTV 15 News, logo with hyperlink on MSO website, and sponsor recognition in season brochure (when sponsorship is confirmed by brochure deadline)
Plus Benefits Available to all Concert Sponsors
- Textual recognition on business donor page in concert program book
- Text recognition in newspaper ads for sponsored concert
- Sector exclusivity for your sponsored concerts
- Pre-concert and intermission networking in exclusive donor lounge, with invitation to and verbal recognition at post-concert reception
- Special access to private pre-concert reception arrangements**
- 6 Complimentary tickets to an additional concert of your choice*
- 25% discount for additional tickets to sponsored concert
*Benefits have a fair market value and may reduce the tax-deductibility of your gift.
**Upon request and subject to availability
$100,000: Exclusive Sponsor
Exclusive sponsor for the entire concert weekend. No other sponsorships will be accepted for your chosen performances. More information about exclusive sponsorships and the accompanying benefits can be provided upon request.
Benefits Available to all Concert Sponsors
- Textual recognition on business donor page in concert program book
- Text recognition in newspaper ads for sponsored concert
- Sector exclusivity for your sponsored concerts
- Pre-concert and intermission networking in exclusive donor lounge, with invitation to and verbal recognition at post-concert reception
- Special access to private pre-concert reception arrangements**
- 6 Complimentary tickets to an additional concert of your choice*
- 25% discount for additional tickets to sponsored concert
*Benefits have a fair market value and may reduce the tax-deductibility of your gift.
**Upon request and subject to availability
Donor Lounge Sponsorship
The Madison Symphony Orchestra’s donor lounge is held in the Overture Center’s beautiful Audubon Room at every regular subscription concert except Christmas. Open one hour before each concert and again at intermission, the donor lounge provides a gathering space for our individual donors of $1,000+, board members, and concert sponsors to socialize, anticipate the performance, celebrate their support of the MSO, and hear remarks from the conductor of the concert. Guests enjoy a cash bar and complimentary coffee and sweets. Your company can sponsor an entire concert weekend of the donor lounge, covering pre-concert and intermission hospitality. This is a prime opportunity to raise awareness of your company among the MSO’s most high-profile audience members. Contact MSO Director of Development, Casey Oelkers, at (608) 257-3734 or coelkers@madisonsymphony.org to discuss your potential donor lounge sponsorship.
$1,500: Donor Lounge Sponsor
Benefits Available to Donor Lounge Sponsors
- 6 Complimentary tickets for the concert weekend you are sponsoring the donor lounge*
- Logo recognition on donor lounge table tents and in pre-concert emails to invited donors
- 25% discount on additional tickets purchased
- Opportunity to greet guests in the donor lounge
- Verbal recognition in the donor lounge
- Invitation to a post-concert reception with musicians and other MSO supporters
*Benefits have a fair market value and may reduce the tax-deductibility of your gift.
Education & Community Engagement Program Sponsorship
Support from area business partners helps the Madison Symphony share the joy of music with people of all ages and abilities through an array of youth concerts, residency programs, and an arts-in-healthcare service program. As an Education & Community Engagement sponsor, you will have a direct impact on this critically important aspect of our mission. Contact MSO Manager of Grants and Sponsorships, Rachel Cherian, at rcherian@madisonsymphony.org or (608) 257-3734 to learn more.
Benefits Available to Education & Community Engagement Program Sponsors- $1,000
- 4 Complimentary tickets to concert of your choice*
- Textual recognition on business donor page in concert program book
- Recognition in printed Education & Community Engagement promotional materials
- Pre-concert and intermission networking in exclusive donor lounge, with invitation to and verbal recognition at post-concert reception
*Benefits have a fair market value and may reduce the tax-deductibility of your gift.
Benefits Available to Education & Community Engagement Program Sponsors – $2,500
- 6 Complimentary tickets to concert of your choice*
- Textual recognition on business donor page in concert program book
- Recognition in printed Education and Community Engagement promotional materials
- Pre-concert and intermission networking in exclusive donor lounge, with invitation to and verbal recognition at post-concert reception
*Benefits have a fair market value and may reduce the tax-deductibility of your gift.
General Business Support
Show your company’s support of professional classical music and raise your company’s profile among our patrons. Contact Rachel Cherian, Manager of Grants and Sponsorships, at rcherian@madisonsymphony.org or (608) 257-3734 to learn more about supporting the Madison Symphony Orchestra.
View a list of our recent corporate and institutional donors
2024-2025 Season Business, Foundation, and Government Donors*
$100,000 or more
Madison Symphony Orchestra Foundation
Madison Symphony Orchestra League
WMTV 15 News
$50,000–$99,999
Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation
$25,000–$49,999
American Printing
Irving and Dorothy Levy Family Foundation, Inc.
The Madison Concourse Hotel & Governor’s Club
Madison Magazine
Madison Media Partners
$15,000–$24,999
Capitol Lakes
The Evjue Foundation, Inc.
Fiore Companies, Inc.
National Endowment for the Arts
Nimick Forbesway Foundation
Wisconsin Arts Board, with additional funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts
$10,000–$14,999
BMO Harris Bank
Boardman Clark Law Firm
Lake Ridge Bank
Madison Gas & Electric Foundation, Inc.
Marriott Daughters Foundation
PBS Wisconsin
University Research Park
U.S. Bank Foundation
$5,000–$9,999
Dane County Arts, with additional funds from the Endres Mfg. Company Foundation, The Evjue Foundation, Inc., charitable arm of The Capital Times, the W. Jerome Frautschi Foundation, and the Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation
The Burish Group at UBS
DeWitt LLP
Exact Sciences
Fields Auto Group
Hooper Foundation
Kenneth A. Lattman Foundation, Inc.
Qual Line Fence Corp.
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.
Richman & Richman LLC
Sub-Zero Group, Inc.
SupraNet Communications, Inc.
von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Wisconsin Public Radio
Woodman’s Food Markets
$2,500–$4,999
Alliant Energy Foundation Matching Gifts Program
Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin
J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.
Madison Arts Commission
Midwest Patrol & Investigative LLC
Stafford Rosenbaum LLP
SHINE Technologies
UW Health & Unity Health Insurance
West Bend Insurance Company
$1,000–$2,499
BRAVA Magazine
Capitol Bank
Farley’s House of Pianos
Festival Foods
Johnson Financial Group
Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation
Robert W. Baird & Co.
Sold with Faith Real Estate, Restaino & Associates
The Suby Group
Up to $999
Badger Bus
Bank of America
The Capital Times Kids Fund
Catalent Pharma Solutions LLC
Choles Floral
Costco Wholesale Corporation
Fuhrman & Dodge, S.C.
Hartmeyer Ice Area
Promega Corporation
*Total includes donations that support 2024-2025 Madison Symphony Orchestra Concerts, 2024-2025 Organ Concerts, 2024-2025 Education and Community Engagement Programs; Madison Symphony Orchestra League’s 2024-2025 Events and Activities including Symphony at Sunset 2024; and Friends of the Overture Concert Organ’s 2024-2025 Annual Campaign. Fundraising event ticket purchases are not included. We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this list. If you believe an error has been made, please contact our development department at (608) 257-3734.
Program Book Advertising
We offer advertising opportunities in our Symphony Subscription Series program books. Click here to learn more or contact Peter Rodgers, Director of Marketing, at (608) 257-3734 or prodgers@madisonsymphony.org.