Support

Become a Donor

Donors are the lifeblood of CFRT, with contributed funds making up 50% of our annual budget. Every dollar makes an enormous impact, helping us hire more than 125 contract artists, reach more than 50,000 patrons (including 20,000 children and youth!), and sustaining our dedicated staff. Whatever you can contribute, whether it’s $5 or $5,000, we are grateful for your support! 
 
Donor benefits begin at $150 when you become a Patron. Patrons get access to The Opening Night Lounge (with complimentary beer, wine, and soft drinks and light snacks!), and an invitation to THE PATRON PARTY & SEASON REVEAL where our most dedicated supporters get first look at the upcoming lineup of shows! At other levels, donors unlock additional benefits, invitations (like our FIRST LOOK which takes you behind the scenes and into a technical rehearsal!), and more!
 
Thank you for your support and helping to ensure that world class theatre isn’t a world away!
Donor Levels & Benefits

$5,000+ VISIONARY: All below, plus two tickets to the first opening night of the season in September and the opportunity to join us for a pre-show champagne toast!

$2,500+ AMBASSADOR: All below, plus FIVE concessions vouchers that you can redeem for snacks or drinks (including beer and wine!) during performances!

$1,000+ LEADER: All below, plus an invitation to attend a First Read of one of the 24-25 season productions!

$500+ ADVOCATE: All below, plus an invitation to join us for First Look, a special reception where you get to peek behind the scenes of a technical rehearsal!

$250+ FRIEND: All Below, plus an exclusive, season-specific piece of merch!

$150+ PATRON: An invitation to the annual Patron Party & Season Announcement and a listing in our season program!

*Please note that some benefits require commitment by a particular date. For more information on setting up a monthly gift, contact Development Associate Rosalind Arango at development@cfrt.org or by calling 910.323.4233 x231.

Other Ways to Give

Become a Recurring Donor
Select your donor level now and pay monthly over the course of the season – securing all the benefits of a Patron Donation with the convenience of a recurring payment! Want to get your hands on some postcards as a Friend? That’s just $21 per month! Or maybe you’d love to rub shoulders with our talented artists as a Leader? Just $84 per month will secure your invitation! 

Securities

Gifts of appreciated securities or stock allow you to give a gift and enjoy tax advantages as well. If you have owned the stock for more than a year, you may deduct the average selling price of the stock on the day of transfer as a charitable contribution, and may eliminate capital gains taxes. Talk to your investment counselor.

Tax Deductibility Information
Your gift is deductible for federal income tax purposes in the amount that exceeds goods and services provided. The estimated fair market value of the benefits offered at each giving level are as follows: 
 
Gifts $1-$999 = $0
Gifts $1,000-$4,999 = $25
Gifts $5,000+ = $99