Why General Operating Support Matters
The Annual Fund provides the flexible, day-to-day support that keeps Manchester Music Festival strong. It allows us to respond in the moment, plan with intention, and support every aspect of the Festival — from the artists you hear on stage to the work happening behind the scenes. This kind of support isn’t tied to a single program. It sustains all of them — ensuring that the Festival can continue to create, evolve, and thrive. Donate Today.

Honor a Legacy with the Gift of Music
Music has a special way of holding memory. A tribute or memorial gift to the Manchester Music Festival is a meaningful way to celebrate someone who has shaped your life — honoring a milestone, a friendship, or a lifelong love of music.

Whether remembering a family member or recognizing a special occasion, your gift helps ensure that extraordinary chamber music continues to resonate in the Green Mountains.

How It Works

Make Your Gift
Select “Tribute/Memorial Gift” on our secure online donation form.

Notify the Family or Honoree
Provide the contact information of the honoree or their family, and the Festival will send a gracious notification acknowledging your tribute. (Your gift amount remains confidential.)

Recognition
Tribute and memorial gifts are gratefully acknowledged in our summer program book.

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Integrity, creativity, and empathy shape the way we work. These aren't just words — they’re the foundation of everything we build.

Shaping the Festival Today and Tomorrow

The Manchester Music Festival is sustained by a community of supporters who believe deeply in the power of chamber music and musical mentorship.

While unrestricted support allows the Festival to respond to the needs of each season, some donors find special meaning in connecting their philanthropy to the artists and programs that inspire them most.

Leadership gifts create a direct and personal connection between donor, artist, and audience.

Leadership Gift Opportunities

• Guest Artist Sponsorships
  Help bring extraordinary ensembles and soloists to Manchester by supporting artist fees, travel, and residency.

• Young Artist Scholarships
  Provide full-tuition support for a Young Artist fellowship, helping launch the career of an exceptional emerging musician.

• Concert & Program Sponsorships
  Support a community concert, masterclass, or educational program that connects artists with audiences across the region.

Because these opportunities are limited each season, we welcome a conversation about how your interests might align with the Festival’s work.

To discuss a leadership gift, please contact:

David Whitehill, Executive Director
(802) 362-1956  I  david.whitehill@mmfvt.org

Secure the Music for the Next 50 Years

Since its founding by violinist Carroll Glenn and pianist Eugene List, the Manchester Music Festival has been sustained by individuals who believe in the enduring power of music and education. 

Planned giving allows you to carry that vision forward. By including the Festival in your estate plans, you help ensure that chamber music and exceptional training for young musicians will continue to flourish in Manchester for generations to come.

Many legacy gifts can be arranged in simple ways that do not affect your current financial security.

Ways to Leave a Legacy

• Bequests
  A provision in your will or living trust allocating a specific amount or percentage of your estate.

• Beneficiary Designations
  Naming the Festival as a beneficiary of a retirement account or life insurance policy—often a particularly tax-efficient option.

Sample Bequest Language

“I give and bequeath to the Manchester Music Festival, a Vermont nonprofit corporation located in Manchester, Vermont, the sum of $_______ (or _______% of my residuary estate) to be used for its general charitable purposes.”

All legacy conversations are confidential and carry no obligation.

To discuss how you can shape the festival’s future, please contact:

David Whitehill, Executive Director
(802) 362-1956  I  david.whitehill@mmfvt.org

Donating appreciated securities — such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds — can be one of the most effective ways to support the Manchester Music Festival.

If you transfer securities that you have held for more than one year directly to the Festival:

• You avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciation

• You may receive a charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the securities

How to Transfer Securities

Please provide the following information to your broker:

Brokerage: [Insert Broker Name]
DTC Number: [Insert DTC #]
Account Name: Manchester Music Festival
Account Number: [Insert Account #]

Important: Please notify us when you authorize a transfer so we can properly acknowledge your generous gift.

To notify us of a transfer, please contact:

David Whitehill, Executive Director
(802) 362-1956  I  david.whitehill@mmfvt.org

Champion the Cultural Vitality of Manchester

Each summer, the Manchester Music Festival brings together world-class musicians, emerging artists, and audiences from across the country. The Festival has become an important part of the cultural life and vitality of Southern Vermont.

By partnering with MMF, your business aligns with a tradition of artistic excellence, elite musical training, and meaningful community engagement.

We approach corporate support as a partnership — creating opportunities that reflect both your company’s philanthropic values and its connection to the community.

Partnership Opportunities May Include

• Visibility among a loyal and highly engaged audience

• Invitations to rehearsals, artist gatherings, and special events for clients or employees

• Association with one of Manchester’s most cherished cultural traditions

To discuss a business partnership, please contact:

David Whitehill, Executive Director
(802) 362-1956  I  david.whitehill@mmfvt.org

Multiply Your Impact

Many companies offer matching gift programs that can double — or even triple — the impact of your gift to the Manchester Music Festival.

If your employer participates, your support can go even further in sustaining performances, Young Artists, and community programs.

How to Match Your Gift

• Search
  Check with your company’s HR department or use the tool below to see if your employer offers matching gifts.

• Submit
  Complete your employer’s online matching form using your donation receipt.

• Multiply
  Once verified, your employer’s matching gift will be applied directly to support the Festival’s mission.