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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:22:55 GMT--><rdf:RDF xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns:rss="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:cc="http://web.resource.org/cc/"><rss:channel rdf:about="http://www.operasingersinitiative.org/donate/"><rss:title>Donate</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.operasingersinitiative.org/donate/</rss:link><rss:description></rss:description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><dc:date>2010-07-31T05:22:55Z</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.squarespace.com/">Squarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</admin:generatorAgent><rss:items><rdf:Seq><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.operasingersinitiative.org/donate/2009/10/23/become-an-opera-singers-initiative-supporter.html"/></rdf:Seq></rss:items></rss:channel><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.operasingersinitiative.org/donate/2009/10/23/become-an-opera-singers-initiative-supporter.html"><rss:title>Become an Opera Singers Initiative Supporter!</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.operasingersinitiative.org/donate/2009/10/23/become-an-opera-singers-initiative-supporter.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Anna Lenhardt</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-10-23T19:55:45Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="padding-left: 60px;"><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.operasingersinitiative.org/storage/Alexandra%20LoBianco.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1255984677142" alt="" width="86" height="106" /></span></span><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.operasingersinitiative.org/storage/Candace%20MacDonald%20smaller.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1255984568618" alt="" width="83" height="106" /></span></span></p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Dear Supporter;</p>
<p>Opera Singers Initiative has a pivotal role in providing entrepreneurial training, career development and mentoring to some of the greatest young classical talent. In order to continue to support the opera community, provide emerging artists with highly valuabled entrepreneurial and business training, performance opportunities and scholarships to support classical careers we need your help.</p>
<p>Donate today online below, call our office at (212) 542-8758 to make your pledge, or mail us a check. With your contributions, we are able to support young talent. Make a  gift today and support classical talent!</p>
<p>All tax-deductible donations are allocated to one of our following programs:</p>
<ul>
<li>Young Opera Scholarship Fund</li>
<li>Professional mentoring</li>
<li>Entrepreneurial and business education</li>
<li>Performance events</li>
<li>Operating support</li>
</ul>
<p>Thank you for your generosity and support in helping us build, develop and create the next generation of opera talent.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Very best,</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.operasingersinitiative.org/storage/Anna Lenhardt Signature.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1279331206450" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>Anna R Lenhardt</p>
<p>Founder &amp; Executive Director</p>
<p>Opera Singers Initiative</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Supporter Levels</strong></h3>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Adagio: $50 - $249 </strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Invitation to member only events</li>
<li>Exclusive early bird purchasing for event tickets</li>
</ul>
<p><em>An Adagio gift of:</em></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">$100</span> will provide 1 hour of one-on-one mentoring for an OSI member</em></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">$200</span> will support the annual cost of a performance website for an OSI member</em></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Andante: $250 - $499</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>All benefits of Adagio</li>
<li>Named listing on all event programs and OSI website</li>
<li>OSI Logo Polo shirt</li>
</ul>
<p><em>An Andante gift of:</em></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">$250</span> will will cover the application cost of 1 OSI member joining our 12 month training program</em></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Moderato: $500 - $999</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>All benefits of Andante</li>
<li>Pair of tickets to your choice of Fall Fete or Winter Gala</li>
<li>OSI Patron Newsletter</li>
</ul>
<p><em>A Moderato gift of:</em></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">$500</span> will provide 1 training workshopfocused on business skills and entrepreneurship for emerging professionals&nbsp;</em> <em><br /></em></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Allegro: $1,000 - $4,999</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>All benefits of Moderato </li>
<li>Advance notice of all concerts and special events, including formal  invitations to gala benefits</li>
<li>Pair of tickets to both the Fall Fete and Winter Gala</li>
</ul>
<p><em>An Allegro gift of:</em></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">$1,000</span> will support 1 annual Young Opera Scholarship to an OSI member to fund pursuit of his or her classical career</em></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">$2,500</span> will provide a professional vocal recording session and CD for 3 OSI members</em></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Vivo: $5,000 - $9,999</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>All benefits of Allegro</li>
<li>5 complimentary passes to Season dress rehearsals</li>
<li>Exclusive meet-the-artists events featuring OSI members and alumni</li>
<li>Pair of tickets to audit an OSI worksop for emerging artists</li>
<li>Pair of tickets to an exclusive dinner and concert hosted by the Executive Director and Board of Directors</li>
</ul>
<p><em>A Vivo gift of:</em></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">$5,000</span></em> <em>will cover the cost of 1 Season event for OSI performers</em><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Presto: $10,000 - $19,999</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>All benefits of Vivo</li>
<li>Main event underwriter credit</li>
</ul>
<p><em>A Presto gift of:</em></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">$10,000</span> will fund 5 annual Young Opera scholarships for OSI emerging artists</em></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Impresario: $20,000 +</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>All benefits of Presto</li>
<li>Main Season sponsor</li>
</ul>
<p><em>An Impresario gift of:</em></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">$25,000</span> will bestow scholarship naming rights and season underwriter</em></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">$50,000+</span> will cover the annual cost of launching the Opera Singers Initiative Entrepreneurship Program in your City<br /></em></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span><strong>Checks May Be Mailed to:</strong></span></p>
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<p><span>Opera Singers Initiative</span></p>
<p>Attn: Finance Department</p>
<p><span>31 West 27th Street, 4th Floor</span></p>
<p><span>New York, NY 10001</span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span><strong>Matching Contributions</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span>Many major companies will match all their employee's contributions to a 501(c)3. This is a great way to <strong>double</strong> your impact.&nbsp; Contact OSI and we can help you create even more impact with you donations.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Opera Singers Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item></rdf:RDF>