​Individual Giving
Investing in one of Wilmington’s great cultural organizations

When you contribute to the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra you are making a difference in our community. Your contribution or pledge in any amount is essential and will ensure the success of Wilmington’s own symphony as a valued civic partner, community resource, and multi-faceted asset for the Cape Fear Region. 

Giving Levels
Angel $10,000 and more
Virtuoso $5,000
Maestro $3,000
Benefactor $1,000
Grand Patron $500
Patron $250
Sustaining Member $100
Friend of the Symphony $99 and below

Your donation is used wisely and responsibly. Today, more than ever, the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra benefits southeastern North Carolina by:

• Showcasing local talent and providing performance opportunities for this area's musicians;
• Serving the youth of the Cape Fear region with educational programs such as the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra, Junior Strings, and the Richard R. Deas Student Concerto Competition;
• Entertaining, enriching and educating thousands of audience members each year with Masterworks Concerts, Symphony Pops! and Family Matinees;
• Building community connections and helping strengthen economic development by adding to the quality of life in southeastern North Carolina.

A recent independent financial audit determined that approximately:

• 64% of our expenses are related to concert production including Masterworks Series, Symphony Pops! and Family Matinees;
• 21% for youth education programs including the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra, Junior Strings Program and the Annual Student Concerto Competition;
• 11% for fundraising costs;
• and just 4% for “overhead and general administrative” expenses.

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IRA CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
Are you 70 and a 1/2 years of age?  You can make a contribution to the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra by using your traditional IRA.

Estate Plan
Have you considered including the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra in you estate planning? Contact your financial advisor to discuss ways in which your support of the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra can continue well into the future.



For more information about donor benefits please contact Breana Hebert, Development Director, at (910) 791-9262 or development@wilmingtonsymphony.org.

​Thank you for investing in one of Wilmington’s great cultural organizations!

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WILMINGTON SYMPHONY SOCIETY

The Wilmington Symphony Society honors individuals, couples and corporations who contribute at the Benefactor level and above, leading the way to the Orchestra’s future continued growth.

Click HERE to view the 2019-2020 Wilmington Symphony Society list.

Wilmington Symphony Orchestra
5032 Randall Parkway
Wilmington, NC 28403

Mission Statement
The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra provides symphonic music at the highest degree of excellence through performance opportunities for regional musicians and educational programs for our community’s youth.​​