Development & Marketing Manager Report

Development & Marketing Manager Report
FY17 – March 24, 2017
 
Development
  • Individual Giving for FY17:
    • Received as of 2/23/17: $81,492 (with pledges receivable: 66% to goal)
    • At this time last year: $73,728 (64% to goal)
 
  • Direct Mail fundraising letter#3 – mailed March 23, should hit homes beginning March 27
    • This letter is usually sent in early May – hopefully the earlier mailing date will benefit our cash flow and help prevent as much stress before the end of July
 
  • Many thanks to Jonathan Guyton for hosting a great donor event last Saturday!
    • Party of 30 guests to introduce Joe and hear a short snippet from “America Will Be!”
    • Guests enjoyed themselves; the wine was pouring and the food was delicious
    • Jon invited a few close friends that Joe and Carly had the opportunity to meet and talk to; hopefully new Cantus fans!
 
2017 Cantus Idol
  • May 8, 2017 at ARIA
    • As of 3/24/17: 159 tickets totaling $22,925 – Buy your tickets now!!!
    • At this time last year: 182 tickets totaling $29,550
  • Six exciting Live Auction packages this year (some returning items; some new – Brock will share)
  • Working with Sam Green and our High School Residency participants to be involved at the event
  • Following-up soon with phone calls and emails to past attendees and Cantus supporters
  • Tell your friends! For more information, visit cantussings.org/idol
 
2016-2017 Season
  • America Will Be!
    • As of 3/24/17: 868 tickets sold (63% to goal)
    • At this time last year: 703 tickets sold (51% to goal)
  • Cantus appearing on TPT’s “Almanac” tonight, Friday, March 24, at 7pm
  • Ads in Schubert Club, MNOpera, and TCGMC program books, ClassicalMPR website and radio, and Lavender Magazine; posters displayed around Stillwater, Wayzata, and Edina
  • Terry Blain will be reviewing the concert on Friday, March 31; Ryan Lohr from Classical MPR will be attending the concert on Saturday, April 8
  • Provided a BOGO ticket offer to choral organizations across the Twin Cities for their staff and artists
    • Know of anyone that falls within this group that may be interested? Let Carly know!
 
  • Covers
    • As of 3/24/17: 510 tickets sold (27% to goal)
    • At this time last year: 617 tickets sold (37% to goal)
    • Still awaiting word from Summit on whether or not they’re interested in continuing a promotional sponsorship
    • Hopeful to receive positive media coverage considering the album anniversary, plus to build on the excitement from last year
 
  • “Songs of Travel” Chamber Concert Series – now on sale! $20 Adults / $10 Students
    • Fredrikson & Byron Law Firm is sponsoring! Special thanks to Jim Dorsey for his guidance and help in securing this partnership!
    • July 19, 7pm – American Swedish Institute; July 20, 7pm – Museum of Russian Art ($3 off for TMORA members)