2017 Campaign Cabinet FAQ

What is the 2017 campaign goal?

The goal is to raise more than $3 million.

How do campaign funds benefit the community?

Campaign funds are directed to leading arts organizations in central Oklahoma. The bulk of funds is allocated to Allied Arts’ 26 member agencies to be used for operating, programming, community outreach and educational outreach. Other qualified arts nonprofits are eligible to receive Allied Arts funds for youth educational outreach and organizational capacity-building projects. This fiscal year, Allied Arts will grant more than granted $2.3 million in support of broadening access to the arts for more members of our community.

What arts organizations are Allied Arts member agencies?


2017 Campaign Cabinet FAQ

Ambassadors’ Concert Choir

Arts Council Oklahoma City

Canterbury Choral Society

Carpenter Square Theatre

Cimarron Opera

deadCenter Film Institute

Firehouse Art Center

Individual Artists of Oklahoma (IAO)

Lyric Theatre

Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art

Metropolitan School of Dance

National Cowboy & Western Heritage
Museum

OK City Chorus

Oklahoma Children’s Theatre

Oklahoma City Ballet

Oklahoma City Museum of Art

Oklahoma City Philharmonic

Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center

Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park

Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC)

Oklahoma Youth Orchestras

Opry Heritage Foundation of Oklahoma

Prairie Dance Theatre

Red Earth, Inc.

Science Museum Oklahoma

The Sooner Theatre


2017 Campaign Cabinet FAQ

How can I get individual donors involved?

Allied Arts offers a number of giving levels with accompanying benefits:

  • $5, $10 or $25 – Every gift matters and makes a difference! For example, $25 provides 50 music lessons for low-income children.
  • $50 – Individuals who give at the $50 level receive the OKCityCard, Allied Arts’ entertainment discount card offering great deals at restaurants, arts events, service providers and retail outlets. The card serves as an ideal entry-level donation point for someone who hasn’t donated to the arts before.
  • $300/$500 – For donors 40 and younger, Catalyst is Allied Arts’ young professionals group offering networking opportunities and arts-related events, including tickets to ARTini. Single membership is $300, while couple membership is $500.
  • $1,000 – Circle Club is comprised of individual donors, andcorporate leaders, who donate $1,000 or more with benefits including networking opportunities and invitations to exclusive events.
  • $1,500 – Donors who make a personal donation at this level also receive an invitation to the Honorary Chair Event recognizing Jeanette and Rand Elliott on March 28.
  • $2,500 –Donors at this giving level receive a banner hung throughout the metro area during the month of February recognizing their support for Allied Arts.

How can I get a company involved?

  • Ask the company to make a corporate gift.
  • Ask the company to host an employee giving campaign. The employee giving program allows Allied Arts to make a presentation on the value of the arts and gives employees a convenient opportunity to connect with the arts. Allied Arts can tailor an employee giving campaign to fit a company’s corporate culture and interests and is a great opportunity to foster employee engagement and creativity!
  • If a company is open to hosting an employee giving campaign, email ith the business name and contact. She will coordinate with the company to discuss further and hopefully to schedule a presentation.

How do I submit donations to Allied Arts?

You may submit pledge cardsto Allied Arts, call the Allied Arts office at 278-8944 or email ith the donor information.You can also direct donors to make a secure donation online at

How do I know if a company or individual is already involved with Allied Arts?

Email howill research and share the prospect’s Allied Arts involvement with you.

How can I receive materials to share with prospective donors?

Campaign materials include a corporate partnership menu, annual report and Circle Club directory, OKCityCard brochure, employee giving materialsand fact sheet. Simply contact o have the requested number of materials mailed to you, or to be made available for delivery or pick-up.

Do I have a personal goal?

Campaign volunteers do not have a certain goal, but it is helpful to measure progress along the way. For instance, an achievable goal would be to recruit one new Circle Club member and two new workplaces.

I have other questions. Who do I contact?

  • President and CEO – Deborah McAuliffe Senner ()
  • Campaign & Grants Director – Jennifer Bryan ()
  • Business Development Consultant – Terri Cornett ()
  • OK City Card Coordinator & Board Liaison – Laura Cunningham ()
  • Events Manager – Meredith Gresham ()
  • Research & Development Assistant – Zach Gozlan ()
  • Employee Giving Manager – Laura Ketchum ()
  • Marketing & Communications – Debbie Nauser ()
  • IT Manager – Tommie Parker ()
  • Finance Director– Rob Schultheis ()
  • Development Assistant – Lesley St. John ()