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By becoming a Friend of the Lied, your business can bring the highest quality performances and meaningful education and community outreach programs to Lawrence. Additionally, a partnership with the Lied Center can afford your business broad community exposure, client entertainment opportunities and a variety of marketing benefits.

All gifts to the Friends of the Lied are tax deductible, and corporate memberships with benefits start at $100. To maximize the benefits to your business, consider the many benefits available at levels of giving and Join the Friends of the Lied today!

The benefits for all levels of membership can be viewed below. All gifts to the Friends of the Lied are tax deductible, and business memberships with benefits start at just $100. Join the Friends of the Lied today!

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$100
Sponsor
$250
Patron
$500
Benefactor
$1000
Fellow
$2500
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Series ticket discount 10% on
2 tickets
15% on
2 tickets
15% on
4 tickets
20% on
6 tickets
20% on
8 tickets
20% on
8 tickets
Recognition in the Lied Series Program yes yes yes yes yes yes
Opportunity to offer special promotions to e-newsletter subscribers   yes yes yes yes yes
Single ticket discount   15% 15% 15% 20% 20%
Invitations to private artist receptions     yes yes yes yes
Free Use of the Lied Center's Meeting and reception spaces       yes yes yes
Website recognition and a link to your business         yes yes
Unique marketing opportunities           yes
Some of the leading reasons businesses support Friends of the Lied and performing arts:
• Ensure local students with access to creative opportunities in the arts. Studies show that students who participate in the arts score higher on aptitude tests in many areas, providing more educated and creative employees in the future workforce.
• Take advantage of unique and cost effective marketing opportunities to a specified audience. VIP level Friends of the Lied benefits provide exposure through the Lied Center’s electronic sign, recognition on print and TV ads, and more.
• Provide another level of community support for Lawrence and Kansas. Access to the arts make Northeast Kansas a more rich and rewarding place to live, attracting businesses and residents to our area, enriching our economy and our lives.
• It’s fun! Business Friends of the Lied have benefits such discounts on seats, invitations to private receptions and dinners, discounted use of the Lied Center meeting space and more. What a great way to enhance the lives of your employees and your own VIPs.
• Increased employee loyalty. Studies show that when employees know their business gives back to their community, there is an increase in employee retention and loyalty.
Matching Gifts: Are you an employer who matches contributions? Call 785-864-2788 here for more details.

For questions or further information, contact Megan Poindexter, Director of Development at 785-864-2788 or meganp@ku.edu