The Giannini Society is a prominent group of individual donors who support the School of the Arts annually with a leadership gift of $1,500 or more. Membership contributions provide a dynamic source of financial support that enables UNCSA to continue its core annual programs and initiatives, including scholarships and guest artists. These special donors enjoy a host of benefits and events exclusively offered to Giannini Society members. Whether it be access to special student performances, the chance to spend the weekend in New York seeing our alumni performing on Broadway or the opportunity to gather one evening with Chancellor John Mauceri at his new residence, being part of the Giannini Society is its own uniquely satisfying experience.

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Gift levels and benefits within the Giannini Society are:

Giannini Society Member:
Unrestricted gift of $1,500
($1,452 tax deductible*)
 

• Guest pass for four to a UNCSA performance ($48 value to donors, certain restrictions apply)
• Three exclusive Giannini Society events featuring students, deans and faculty
• Invitation to the annual spring Giannini Society Weekend in New York City
• Personalized behind-the-scenes campus tour
• Annual mailing of the Performance Calendar
• Recognition in the Annual Report

Giannini Society Performer:
Unrestricted gift of $2,500
 ($2,452 tax deductible*)

• All of the Giannini Member benefits listed above, plus additional special benefits:
• Invitation to exclusive trips and activities
• Opportunity to view one dress rehearsal or one master class
• Invitation to “Kenan Encounters” at the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts

Giannini Society Director:
 Unrestricted gift of $5,000                                                                                                    
 ($4,952 tax deductible*)

• All of the benefits of a Giannini Member and Performer listed above, plus:
• Invitation to special student performances
• Advanced notice and booking opportunity for special Giannini Society trips

Giannini Society Producer:
Unrestricted gift of $10,000 ($9,852 tax deductible*)

• All the Giannini Member, Performer, and Director benefits listed above, plus:
• Opportunity to have a free one-hour student or student group performance in your home ($100 value to donor)
• Behind-the-scenes tour of a UNCSA production

Chancellor’s Circle:
Unrestricted gift of $25,000+ ($24,852 tax-deductible*)

Help the Chancellor take the school to the next level of performance.

• All Giannini Society benefits listed above, plus:
• Invitation to an annual intimate dinner with the Chancellor and his wife
• Join the Chancellor backstage for professional and student productions
• Invitation to special events with the Chancellor and his wife along with special guests
• Receive a One-Pass Card for anytime access to the school cafeteria for lunch and a dose of pure optimism with the students

*Donors may waive, in writing, benefits that reduce tax deductibility at the time their gift is made.

For more information about the Giannini Society, you may contact Ketura Parker, Annual Fund Manager, at 336-770-3203 or e-mail parkerk@uncsa.edu. To download a gift or pledge form, please click here.