The overarching mission of the Vail Valley Foundation is to enhance our mountain community through athletics, education and the cultural arts. However, the Foundation respects the desire of some donors to support only specific components of this overarching mission. It is with that in mind that the Foundation provides opportunities for one to designate his/her support to one of the specific initiatives listed below (Vail International Dance Festival, Vilar Performing Arts Center VPAC), Educational programming or specific events).
VAIL INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL SUPPORT
Nestled amid the beauty and splendor of the Colorado Rockies, the Vail International Dance Festival, with all of its artistry, excitement and international appeal, is heralded as one of the world’s most treasured summer dance events. Ticket sales alone cover only 25 percent of the Vail International Dance Festival’s operating costs. In order to continue providing top programming that is accessible to audiences of all socio-economic backgrounds, we ask for your support.
Various levels of membership are available from $25 to $50,000. We invite you to consider supporting the Dance Festival in the following ways (level-specific benefits are listed below):
- Contributing Member, $25-$99
- Donor listing in festival program
- Invitation to a Membership Reception
- Supporting Member, $100-$249
- Community Member, $250-$499
- Vail Valley Member, $500-$1,249
- Donor listing in festival program
- Invitation to a Membership Reception
- Four general admission tickets to a Vail International Dance Festival performance of your choice
- Opportunity to observe a closed rehearsal
- Two reserved seats (Sec. 1&4)*
- Silver Dress Circle, $1,250
- Donor listing in festival program
- Invitation to a Membership Reception
- Four general admission tickets to a Vail International Dance Festival performance of your choice
- Opportunity to observe a closed rehearsal
- Four reserved seats (Sec. 1&4)*
- Invitation to a Champagne Reception
- Gold Dress Circle, $2,500
- Donor listing in festival program
- Invitation to a Membership Reception
- Four general admission tickets to a Vail International Dance Festival performance of your choice
- Opportunity to observe a closed rehearsal
- Four reserved seats (Sec. 1&4)*
- Invitation to a Champagne Reception
- Two Invitations to the Dance Gala
- Two VIP Reserved Seats (Sec. 2&3) to the Gala Night
- Preferred Ticket Ordering
- Platinum Circle, $5,000
- Donor listing in festival program
- Invitation to a Membership Reception
- Four general admission tickets to a Vail International Dance Festival performance of your choice
- Opportunity to observe a closed rehearsal
- Four reserved seats (Sec. 1&4)*
- Invitation to a Champagne Reception
- Four Invitations to the Dance Gala
- Four VIP Reserved Seats (Sec. 2&3) to the Gala Night
- Preferred Ticket Ordering
- Four VIP reserved seats
- Borgen Family Patron Plaza Access
- Special gift
- Invitation to La Tour Luncheon
- Diamond Dress Circle, $10,000
- Donor listing in festival program
- Invitation to a Membership Reception
- Four general admission tickets to a Vail International Dance Festival performance of your choice
- Opportunity to observe a closed rehearsal
- Four reserved seats (Sec. 1&4)*
- Invitation to a Champagne Reception
- Four Invitations to the Dance Gala
- Four VIP Reserved Seats (Sec. 2&3) to the Gala Night
- Preferred Ticket Ordering
- Eight VIP reserved seats
- Borgen Family Patron Plaza Access
- Special gift
- Invitation to La Tour Luncheon
- Two Invitations to Opening Night Party
- VIDF Parking Pass
- Underwriting Opportunities
- Champagne at your reserved seats
- Underwriting Circle, $15,000-$40,000
- Donor listing in festival program
- Invitation to a Membership Reception
- Four general admission tickets to a Vail International Dance Festival performance of your choice
- Opportunity to observe a closed rehearsal
- Four reserved seats (Sec. 1&4)*
- Invitation to a Champagne Reception
- Four Invitations to the Dance Gala
- Four VIP Reserved Seats (Sec. 2&3) to the Gala Night
- Preferred Ticket Ordering
- Twelve VIP reserved seats
- Borgen Family Patron Plaza Access
- Special gift
- Four Invitations to Opening Night Party
- VIDF Parking Pass
- Underwriting Opportunities
- Champagne at your reserved seats
- Presenters’ Circle, $50,000
- Donor listing in festival program
- Invitation to a Membership Reception
- Four general admission tickets to a Vail International Dance Festival performance of your choice
- Opportunity to observe a closed rehearsal
- Four reserved seats (Sec. 1&4)*
- Invitation to a Champagne Reception
- Six Invitations to the Dance Gala
- Six VIP Reserved Seats (Sec. 2&3) to the Gala Night
- Preferred Ticket Ordering
- Sixteen VIP reserved seats
- Borgen Family Patron Plaza Access
- Special gift
- Invitation to La Tour Luncheon
- Six Invitations to Opening Night Party
- VIDF Parking Pass
- Underwriting Opportunities
- Champagne at your reserved seats
- Underwriting Recognition from Stage
- Bio in the VIDF program
- Private Lunch with Woetzel & Wheeldon
For additional information, please contact the Development Department at 970 949-1999 or make a donation now.
VILAR PERFORMING ARTS CENTER SUPPORT
Coming soon!
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING SUPPORT
Education is a critical component of the mission of the Vail Valley Foundation. Our goal is to provide programs and funding opportunities for Vail Valley students to improve their education experience, from preschool to higher education. All education donors receive acknowledgement in printed materials, including, but not limited to, the Year in Review.
- Scholarships
- Valley Foundation Scholarships provide funding for local students to attend an accredited four-year college or university of their choice. Donors may establish a named Vail Valley Foundation Scholarship with a four-year commitment of $20,000 ($5,000/year) plus a $2,000 administration fee gift. Named scholarships may include donor-tailored criteria for award. A named scholarship endowment may be established with a gift of $100,000.
- Continuing Education Scholarships give local individuals already in the workforce an opportunity for career enhancement and advancement. The same naming opportunities exist for continuing education scholarships as described above for Vail Valley Foundation Scholarships.
- Success at Six - This program ensures the future success of a young child’s educational experience by helping to “prime the pump.” Through qualified preschool and after-school programs, kindergarten and pre-kindergarten young students are given additional tools to prepare them for their school years. The two primary sub-programs of Success at Six are:
- Kindergarten Scholarships – provide full-time kindergarten to every such aged child of the Vail Valley (a $2,200 contribution is required to sponsor a child).
- Magic Bus Program – delivers pre-kindergarten education to various underprivileged areas of the Vail Valley. Donations of any and all amounts designated to the Magic Bus Program will make a lasting impact on our community.
- Vilar STARS (Supporting The Arts Reaching Students) Program
Each year the Vilar Performing Arts Center (VPAC) offered numerous educational opportunities at the theatre for local children through the STARS Program. Programs for children of various schools within Eagle County are offered free of charge in effort to expose the kids to the wonderful world of the performing arts. The Vail Valley Foundation is appreciative of al gifts at any level that are designated to this special initiative. - Donor Advised Funds for Education
With a minimum $25,000, donors may establish a named Donor Advised Fund (DAF) to function similarly to the Foundation’s Gold Star Giving Program. In the case of a DAF, however, it is the donor who makes recommendations for distributions to assist various educational charities of the Vail Valley (not the VVF education grant committee). For more information on establishing a DAF with the Vail Valley Foundation, Please contact the VVF Development Office at (970) 949-1999. - Gold Star Giving
The Vail Valley Foundation provides funding for qualified educational programs and organizations throughout Eagle County. In 2006, $283,000 was distributed to other non-profit organizations that work to provide excellence in education at many age levels.
SUPPORT OF SPECIAL EVENTS
- American Ski Classic
This weeklong celebration of skiing offers something for everyone – both on and off the slopes! At the American Ski Classic, held March 26-30, you’ll team up with former Olympic and World Champions as well as celebrities from the world of sports, entertainment and corporate America, to challenge one another in our Legends and Ford Cups. Also, the VIP hospitality area offers a comfortable and relaxing experience for guests to mingle while watching the races.
A donation of $2,900 is requested to participate as a 2007 American Ford Cup racer. The 2008 event is scheduled for March 26-30, 2008. - Black Diamond Ball, Silent and Live Auctions
This black-tie affair is held during theBird’s of Prey Ski Racing event early December as a fund-raiser for the programs of the Vail Valley Foundation. Both silent and live auctions take place during this event.
If you are willing to donate an item to either the silent or live auction, please contact the Development Department at 970.949.1999.
