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Corporate Partnerships

Corporate Partnerships

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Corporate Partners receive exclusive benefits while supporting one of the flagship arts organizations of San Diego. Your company will join other philanthropists who believe in opera’s unique power to change lives, build community, and enrich our humanity.

By becoming a Corporate Partner of San Diego Opera, your company will:

  • Showcase your brand with high-net-worth arts and culture lovers.

  • Expand San Diego’s creative economy.

  • Support free programs that serve thousands of community members of all ages.

  • Provide your employees with exclusive access to one of the nation’s leading opera companies.

Corporate Partners will be recognized for in-kind donations at the level of their gift. Support our productions or become a sponsor of our annual Opera Ball for All (separate benefit packages for the Opera Ball for All are available).

Levels of Support

FRIENDS OF SAN DIEGO OPERA ($500 – $4,999)

  • Brand Visibility: Showcase your logo in print, online, and on stage, including our donor wall, Performances program, website, and supertitle slides (350,000 impressions).
  • Exclusive Invitations: Receive access to special events such as private dinners, cast parties, and behind-the-scenes tours throughout the season.

PATRON CIRCLE ($5,000 – $9,999)

All the preceding benefits, plus:

  • Partnership Spotlight: Be featured in a dedicated social media post (50,000+ followers) and our monthly e-newsletter (14,000+ households), celebrating your company’s support.
  • Patron Lounge: Up to four people will receive complimentary admission to our Patron Lounge, with complimentary beverages, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts.
  • Student Night at the Opera: Receive up to four invitations to attend Student Night at the Opera, the final dress rehearsal of each production. Witness the energy and excitement of students discovering opera for the first time.
  • Employee Benefits: Treat your team to world­-class opera with an exclusive 20% ticket discount for all employees.

Fair market value of benefits is $600.

GENERAL DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE ($10,000 – $24,999)

All the preceding benefits, plus:

  • Program Ad: Place a ½-page ad in one San Diego Opera Performances program of your choosing distributed to all Opera attendees (7,500 impressions).
  • Corporate Ticket Package: Receive four complimentary tickets to any of San Diego Opera’s 2025-2026 performances. Tickets may be distributed among multiple productions.
  • Employee or Client Entertainment: San Diego Opera will curate a special pre- or post-opera gathering for your company to entertain your employees. (Event costs and additional tickets are paid by your company.)

  • Direct Your Contribution: Align your brand with a program that resonates, such as Student Night at the Opera, the Patron Lounge, Community Concerts, and more.

Fair market value of benefits is $1,600.

With a gift of $15,000 or more:

A representative from your company will receive consideration for a seat on our Board of Directors, subject to approval by San Diego Opera’s Board of Directors. Once approved, the representative will receive recognition as a Board member in our printed programs, annual report, and on our web page. Board terms for Corporate Partners are one year with an option to renew.

ARTIST SPONSOR ($25,000 – $49,999)

All the preceding benefits, plus:

  • Recognition in print and electronic materials as an Artist, Event, or Program Sponsor for any of our operas or programs.

  • Opportunity for you and your guests (up to four) to meet your sponsored artist or attend your sponsored program or event.

  • Two additional complimentary tickets to the opening night of the production featuring your sponsored artist and a complimentary invitation for four to the cast party.

  • A private backstage experience curated just for you and your guests.

  • Dedicated media release announcing the partnership. Fair market value of benefits is $2,500.

PRODUCTION SPONSOR ($50,000 – $90,000)

All the preceding benefits, plus:

  • Recognition in print and electronic materials as a Production Sponsor of any of our operas.

  • Two additional complimentary tickets to any of San Diego Opera’s 2025-2026 season performances. Fair market value of benefits is $3,000.

MAJOR PRODUCTION SPONSOR ($100,000 – $199,000)

All the preceding benefits, plus:

  • Recognition in print and electronic materials as a Production Sponsor of any of our operas.
  • Press conference with additional social media postings announcing partnership.

SEASON SPONSOR ($200,000+)

All the preceding benefits, plus:

  • Recognition in print and electronic materials as San Diego Opera’s Season Sponsor.

  • Additional package of benefits to be personally curated for your company.

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