The San Diego Symphony has an annual matching challenge tied to our fiscal year-end acquisition campaign. We encourage new or increased gifts of $100 or more by matching their gift 2 to 1 with renewed gifts being matched 1 to 1. In addition to the increased match, we normally offer a campaign incentive. We like to create experiences that aren't just "things," so no tote bags or license plate frames. We believe that connecting our donors to the music they love on a deeper level is a more meaningful and rewarding benefit.
All this being said, we are having a difficult time coming up with an exciting incentive this year. The print deadline for the campaign materials is drawing near, and this is the one (and possibly most important) component that is still missing.
I would love any and all ideas on what we can do to entice new contributions!
Thank you in advance!
-Paige Kobdish, Annual Fund Manager, San Diego Symphony
*Our event last year was an open rehearsal invitation and an interview post of our Music Director Designate. This was the first open rehearsal he has done since his appointment. There was, and still is, a lot of excitement around Rafeal Payare.