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Meet our Season 31 Sponsors!

Now signing up sponsors for Season 32!

Your organization can be a part of all the exciting events of our 32nd Season by becoming a Season Sponsor.   In addition to recognition on our web site and in our programs, you will have the benefit of knowing that your dollars go directly to supporting the arts in your community.  This year, the Guild has several high-profile events planned that will promote your organization to our arts-savvy audience.

We have sponsorships available at a number of levels.  All sponsors will receive a mention in the program and on this web site as well as advance complimentary tickets for each performance.  Section Leaders and above can place an advertisement in our concert programs.  Signature Sponsors can place their company name and logo on all of our printed publicity for the concert of their choice.  The table below summarizes the benefits available at all the different levels. 

The Guild is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization. Therefore, your donations to the Guild are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by tax law. We gladly accept new sponsors are at any time. For more information on becoming a sponsor, contact the DCG Hotline at 678-318-1362 or send us an e-mail. 

You can start you sponsorship today by downloading our sponsor form in Adboe PDF format.  The form contains information about all our concerts, the size of program ads and the address to send your information.

Download Season Sponsor Application Form

Questions and Answers about the Season Sponsor Program

Q: What is the Season Sponsorship program?
A: The DeKalb Choral Guild's Season Sponsor program involves individuals and businesses in producing exciting musical events in the community. Through donations to the Guild, season sponsors help to fund everything from staff salaries to publicity to concert halls to guest artists.

Q: As an individual, what are the benefits of becoming a season sponsor?
A: Individual sponsorship donations form an important core of the Season Sponsor Program. At the different donation levels, individuals can receive benefits such as concert tickets, mentions in the concert programs and the Guild's web site, the opportunity to include a business card or personal greeting advertisement in the program, and the opportunity to dedicate a concert in honor or in memory of someone. At the highest level, you can even receive a performance from our Chamber Singers. The chart above lists a summary of these benefits. In addition to these benefits, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you have provided an outlet for the arts in your community.

Q: Is my season sponsorship tax-deductible?
A: Yes. The Guild is a 501 c(3) non-profit organization, so your sponsorship is considered a donation and is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Q: Can my company match my season sponsorship?
A: Yes. As a non-profit organization, the Guild qualifies for matching grant programs offered by employers. The sponsor application form link above contains a list of over 300 companies with matching grant programs. The Guild will be happy to provide any documentation you need to apply for a matching grant.

Q: Why should my business become a Season Sponsor?
A: The Guild offers a unique opportunity for exposing your company to great audiences. At the different sponsorship levels, your company can place advertisements as simple as a business card or as big as a full page ad in our concert programs. At higher levels, your company can put its branding on the Guild's concert programs, so your logo can appear on the programs, the posters and in our audience mailing. At the highest sponsorship level, your company can receive a performance from our Chamber Singers at your company’s event.

Q: Since you mentioned audiences, what kinds of audiences attend your concerts and events?
A: Though based in DeKalb County, the Guild attracts audiences from across the metropolitan Atlanta area. The Guild's audience tends to be highly educated and musically savvy. We see a mix of "regulars" as well as new people who are attending their first Guild concert. The audience is evenly divided between men and women and the ages range from teenagers and college students to retirees in their golden years.  We typically see around 200 faces for each concert.

Q: What types of publicity does the Guild use to promote its concerts?
A: The Guild publicizes its concerts though audience mailings, electronic mailings, posters, the Guild's website, public service advertisements on public radio, notices in the announcement sections of local media, and occasional print advertisements.

Q: How do I apply to become a Season Sponsor?
A: Attached to this document you will find a season sponsor form you can fill out and send to the Guild. The mailing address is on the sponsor form along with information about the format for program advertisements.

Q: What sizes are available for advertisements in the concert programs?
A: At the "Section Leader" level ($100 - $249), you can place a standard business card sized ad, 2 inches tall by 3.5 inches wide.  At the "Accompanist" level ($250 - $499), you can place a half-page ad, 3.75 inches tall by 4.5 inches wide.  At the "Conductor" level and higher ($500+), you can place a full page ad, 7.5 inches tall by 4.5 inches wide.

Q: How long will my advertisement run in the concert programs?
A: Once you start your season sponsorship, your ad will appear in all the concert programs for the rest of the concert season.

Q: In what formats can you accept concert advertisements?
A: The Guild can accept advertisements in GIF, JPEG, TIFF or PDF image formats. The Guild can also accept a photo-ready copy of the advertisement that can be scanned, which can be especially useful for business cards or other paper ads. The program pages are not printed in color.

Q: What are the deadlines for applying for a season sponsorship?
A: The Guild accepts new sponsors at any time. To have your advertisement appear in the concert programs this year, you should send your sponsorship form and advertisement to the Guild by the following dates:

Thank you for your interest in the DeKalb Choral Guild’s Season Sponsor Program. We look forward to welcoming you to our ranks!