Does New Haven Symphony Orchestra donate to fundraisers?

The NHSO supports qualifying causes and not-for-profit organizations.

Requests must come from an official Connecticut not-for-profit organization (501(c)(3)), or from an individual on behalf of one, for a fundraising event, silent auction or raffle.

If a request meets the criteria, the NHSO awards a voucher for a pair of adult admissions.

The voucher can be used at NHSO concerts at Woolsey Hall, the Lyman Center or Shelton High School, in price sections B, C or D. The NHSO may exclude special events.

The voucher can be redeemed for up to one year after the fundraising event it was given for.

Tips from the program page: Have your 501(c)(3) letter ready as a file before you open the form. · Tell the winner how redemption works: the voucher must be exchanged through the Symphony's box office at least 24 hours before the performance. · Note the one-year window on your auction description so the winner uses it in time.

What New Haven Symphony Orchestra donates

New Haven Symphony Orchestra has typically donated: Voucher for a pair of adult tickets to an NHSO Classics or Pops series performance.

Who can apply

New Haven Symphony Orchestra donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.

New Haven Symphony Orchestra limits donation requests by area: Connecticut.

How to apply

New Haven Symphony Orchestra asks every request to include the following.

• Connecticut not-for-profit status (501(c)(3)).
• A copy of your 501(c)(3) document or letter, uploaded with the request form.
• A request received no less than four weeks before the event.
• The donation must be used for a fundraising event, silent auction or raffle.

When to ask

New Haven Symphony Orchestra states a lead time of 4 weeks. Count back that far from your event date and send the request no later than then.

Across more than 25,000 fundraising events in our own records over fifteen years, March, April and May are the busiest months for fundraisers, October is the next busiest, and July and December are the quietest.

Work backwards from your event rather than forwards from today, and if your event falls in the spring peak, ask earlier than the stated lead time rather than later.

Common questions

Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to request a donation from New Haven Symphony Orchestra?

Yes. New Haven Symphony Orchestra's donation program is limited to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, so you will need your determination letter and Tax ID before you apply.

How far ahead should we ask New Haven Symphony Orchestra for a donation?

New Haven Symphony Orchestra's stated lead time is 4 weeks. Work backwards from your event date: count back that far from the day of the event and send your request before that point.