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The two lead donors are choosing to remain anonymous, and are hoping to inspire not only current donors to SF Shakes, but also new donors to the performing arts in the Bay Area in the face of rapid erosion of government and foundation support.  Neither lead donor routinely prioritizes support for the performing arts, yet both find SF Shakes worthy of their philanthropic leadership. We hope these gifts inspire interest and confidence, and attract additional new theater supporters. Just as Free Shakespeare in the Park attracts new theater goers, inspiring them to seek out additional local performances, so too we’re hoping to motivate new performing arts donors. We hope to connect with donors who want Free Shakespeare in the Park and our extensive education programs to be available not just for themselves, but also for their families, their neighbors, and their community.

These leadership gifts provide an exciting opportunity for donors to double the impact of their year-end giving, and to join these two lead donors in investing in SF Shakes. We hope you will help us get the word out about these extraordinary gifts so the available match will reach more potential supporters – including people who saw a performance in a public park or a school or a library, or went to Shakespeare Camp as a kid.

Individual giving is on an upward trajectory, with individual donors and the Board of SF Shakes stepping up to address recent dramatic shifts in the funding landscape. Given the number of theater closures recently,  we also would like to clarify that this is not an emergency campaign, but rather an attempt to broaden the base of support for SF Shakes. We’re thrilled to have received these two gifts, and are looking to double the impact of these donors’ generosity.