The Mendel Center

Your support shows your commitment to the arts and to your community.

Mendel Center contributors understand that ticket sales alone do not make each season a success. Your gift and ticket purchases help ensure that the recovery of professional performing arts in southwest Michigan continues. There are three ways to direct your annual support of The Mendel Center.

General Operating Fund

Gifts to the General Operating Fund support programming, technical services, and other day-to-day expenses necessary to present high quality, nationally touring performances and speakers.

Monthly Gift   One-time Gift   

Arts Factor

Arts Factor increases access to Mendel Center events for underserved community members. We work with local service organizations to identify young people, families, seniors, and individuals with differing abilities who can benefit from educationally and socially enriching activities.

Monthly Gift   One-time Gift 

Premiere Partners

A permanent, self-sustaining source of funding, donations to the endowment are used for the purpose of supporting the activities of The Mendel Center and enhancing the patron experience. Each year, a portion of the endowment’ interest earnings is paid out to support The Mendel Center. Earnings in excess of this distribution are used to build the endowment’s market value.

Monthly Gift   One-time Gift

 

THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

Membership starts with a gift of just $50 or a pledge of $5 per month and your purchase of 3+ season events. As your support increases, so do  your benefits.

FRIEND LEVEL
$50 - $99 one-time gift or $5 per month

• 15% discount on tickets when you also purchase 3 or more eligible events*
• Ticket exchange privileges up to 7 days prior to each event
• Pre-sale ticket access for select mid-season announcements, as available
• Invitation to the 2023-2024 Season Reveal Party with early access to ticket purchases
• Member status when you also purchase 3+ events
• Recognition of your support online, in print, and on lobby displays

SUPPORTER LEVEL
$100 - $499 one-time gift or $20 per month
All of the above listed benefits, plus

• 2 complimentary drink tokens with souvenir cups
• Discount card to area restaurants and hotels

SUSTAINER LEVEL
$500 - $999 one-time gift or $50 per month
All of the above listed benefits, plus

• 1 book related to season events
• Name on seat in Mainstage (if you do not already have one)
• Concierge service at select performances (coat check, VIP lounge, etc.)

COLLABORATOR LEVEL
$1,000 - $2,499 one-time gift or $100 per month
All of the above listed benefits, plus

• 2 books related to season events
• Invitation to Contributor/Sponsor Party
• Invitation to pre-show group Meet & Greets at select events

SILVER CIRCLE LEVEL
$2,500+ one-time gift or $250 per month
All of the above listed benefits, plus

• 3 books related to season events
• Private backstage tour of the Mainstage
• Personalized signature by an artist or speaker from an approved list

*Your one-time or monthly gift must be made before you place your season ticket order for the 15% discount to be applied to your ticket purchase. Discounts cannot be applied retroactively. If you choose not to purchase 3 or more season events, you receive all benefits at your giving level except the ticket discount.

 

NEW! MONTHLY GIVING OPTION

In addition to one-time gifts in any amount, your financial support of The Mendel Center can be made through a convenient, monthly pledge charged to your credit card. When you select the auto renew option, your monthly pledge over 12 months provides you with full benefits at your giving level during the 2022- 2023 season.  You can show your support for The Mendel Center through monthly giving by making your monthly pledge between May 1 and June 30, 2022.

 

OTHER GIVING OPTIONS

MEMORIAL GIFTS
Memorial gifts to The Mendel Center are a meaningful tribute. Your memorial gift will be recognized in Mainstage program inserts throughout the year while you receive the benefits at the appropriate giving level.

PLANNED GIVING
Consider including The Mendel Center in your estate plans. Contact Mike Nadolski at mnadolski@lakemichigancollege.edu or call 269-927-8109.

MENDEL CENTER NAMING OPPORTUNITIES
Leave your mark on The Mendel Center by naming a portion of the building after yourself, your business, your family, or in honor of a loved one. Naming opportunities throughout the building are available starting at $2,500. For more information, contact the Lake Michigan College Foundation at 269-927-6849.