• Gifts of Stock

A gift of appreciated stock can make a lasting impact on the arts in our community while also offering potential tax advantages to you.

Benefits may include:

Avoiding capital gains tax on the appreciated value of the stock

Receiving a charitable deduction for the full market value of the securities

Making a larger impact than might be possible with a cash gift

• Donor Advised Funds

Many supporters choose to recommend grants to The Englert through their Donor-Advised Fund (DAF).

To make a grant, simply recommend Englert Civic Theatre through your DAF provider.

EIN: 42-1508154

• IRA QCD

If you are age 70½ or older, you may be able to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA to The Englert.

Benefits may include:

Satisfying Required Minimum Distributions

Reducing taxable income

Supporting the arts in your community

Consult your financial advisor to learn if a QCD is right for you.

Important: Please Notify Us

Because brokerage transfers often do not include donor information, we ask that you or your broker notify us before initiating the transfer so we can properly acknowledge your gift.

Please include: Expected transfer date and Donor name

By including The Englert in your estate plans, you help ensure that future generations will continue to experience the power of live performance and creative community.

Planned gifts can include:

• Bequests in a will or trust
• Beneficiary designations
• Retirement or insurance gifts

If you are considering a legacy gift, we would be honored to speak with you.

Our partnerships with local businesses and organizations strengthen our ability to engage with our community and reach new audiences. By sponsoring an Englert event or season, you can expand your reach while positively impacting our local arts economy.

Sarah Mannix

Membership Coordinator

smannix@englert.org / 319-519-6740

Log in to the donor portal below using the email you used for your last donation!

(This is a login for our donor portal to manage your donations and view tax records.)

Thank you for being a Friend of The Englert! One of the most popular perks of your membership is early access to presale codes and member-priced ticket links—especially valuable for our sold-out shows!

Presale codes and member emails will be sent to the email address associated with your membership (donation). Since donations take a few days to process—especially over the weekend—you may not be added to our mailing list immediately. If you need a code in the meantime, feel free to email me or Sarah Mannix directly, or call the Box Office during business hours.  We have also linked recent member emails below!

If you’ve been a longtime supporter, you may have unsubscribed from our emails at some point—it happens! Unfortunately, we can’t legally resubscribe you, but you can easily sign up again [here].

Thanks so much, and don’t hesitate to reach out!

Paige Samek and Sarah Mannix

Development Team

smannix@englert.org / 319-519-6740
paige@englert.org / 319-519-6734

As a nonprofit arts organization, donor support is essential to fulfilling our mission. Ticket sales and program revenue only cover a portion of our operating expenses. Donors bridge the gap, ensuring that we can continue offering high-quality programming, support local artists, and create accessible, inclusive experiences for our entire community.

Approximately 20% of our annual revenue comes from donor contributions. These gifts play a critical role in sustaining our operations and funding initiatives that directly benefit our community.

Your donation supports initiatives that enrich our community and make the arts more accessible for all. Specifically, your dollars go toward:

• Arts Education: Providing K-12 programs and opportunities that inspire the next generation of creators and arts enthusiasts.
• Removing Barriers: Ensuring access to the arts for underserved communities, including BIPOC individuals, youth, and individuals with disabilities.
• Community Engagement: Building authentic partnerships and fostering connections through inclusive, community-centered programming.
• Investing in the Local Arts Economy: Supporting local artists, venues, and businesses to strengthen our community’s cultural and economic fabric.
• Promoting Diverse Artistry: Amplifying underrepresented voices and showcasing a wide array of genres, perspectives, and stories.

Your generosity directly impacts these efforts, helping us create a thriving, inclusive, and sustainable arts scene for everyone.

 While ticket sales cover most of our costs, they don’t fund the work that makes the arts accessible to everyone. Donations fill that gap—accounting for 18% of our revenue—and allow us to:

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Donations are not just a contribution but an investment in the local arts ecosystem. Your support helps sustain local artists, venues, and organizations, creating a vibrant, interconnected community where creativity thrives and everyone benefits.

Thanks to donor support, we continue to expand these efforts, creating meaningful change across our community. Your generosity directly impacts this work.

What if I can’t afford to make a large donation?

Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference! Even small contributions add up and collectively help us achieve our goals. Other ways to support us include volunteering, attending events, or spreading the word about our work.