CORPORATE PARTNERS
"[Oregon Ballet Theatre's] dancers seized the stage with appetite and attention-getting strength."
- The Washington Post
SEIZE THE STAGE WITH OREGON BALLET THEATRE - BECOME A CORPORATE PARTNER TODAY
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Last season over 80,000 people attended OBT performances and an additional 26,000 students and adults participated in OBT’s
Education and Outreach Programs.
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Currently over 200 students are enrolled in the
School of Oregon Ballet Theatre, with an additional 70 adults consistently attending our morning drop-in and evening workshop classes.
The business community is a valued partner in Oregon Ballet Theatre's artistic, educational and outreach activities. By supporting the ballet, our corporate partners make an investment in the future OBT and our city, fueling the arts and building a better community.
Corporate contributions of all sizes enable OBT to continue to produce outstanding performances and provide arts education to people of all ages through our Outreach programs and the School of Oregon Ballet Theatre. Please consider joining the OBT community today.
SHARE YOUR MESSAGE WITH A NEW AUDIENCE
Partnering with OBT provides the opportunity to leverage communications, client and employee recognition and philanthropic objectives in a way that builds goodwill and strengthens brand identity.
BENEFITS OF A CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
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Business development
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Marketing/advertising benefits
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Customized benefits and privileges
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Opportunities to connect with a new audience
YOUR COMPANY, YOUR FIT.
Pointe shoes are handmade to fit the specifications of each dancer’s feet. Let us tailor a corporate partnership to fit your needs. Our corporate partners participate in a variety of programs including employee gift matching, cash contributions, and in-kind donations.
Contact the Development Department today to discuss your corporate partner fit. 503.227.0977.
PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYEE GIFT MATCHING
Corporations that encourage employee giving through
Gift Matching are recognized on our website and within each playbill. Their partnership contributes to a stronger corporate giving community and supports the local economy. Companies and employees who participate in Matched Giving receive benefits including an exclusive invite to watch an OBT rehearsal and receive a behind-the-scenes studio tour.
CASH CONTRIBUTIONS
Sponsorship
Sponsorship of OBT is the highest level of giving, the top tier of the Business Corps de Ballet, and a cornerstone of OBT’s contributed income. Our Sponsors are recognized throughout the community for their commitment to the arts, and receive a customizable package of advertising, publicity, and special events. OBT offers several levels of sponsorship to meet any business budget.
Business Corps de Ballet
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Becoming a Business Corps de Ballet member positions your organization as one committed to OBT, the arts community, and thus a better quality of life in the Portland Metro Area.
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Partnering with OBT gives you access to exclusive performances, advertising discounts and complimentary tickets for your staff and clients. Overall, a strong arts community makes the city more desirable for potential employees and establishes Portland as center of business and culture, fostering respect in the global market.
IN-KIND DONATIONS
Our In Kind donations allow OBT to meet our artistic and administrative needs, and come in many forms. These gifts are used at events and throughout the organization providing brand recognition for the donating business.
CORPS DE BALLET (CORPORATE PARTNERS)
