Ways to Give

Planned Giving

Leaving a gift is a thoughtful way to support Festival 500 Sharing the Voices. Your contribution will allow us to continue hosting our internationally renowned biennial choral festival; sharing the voices of our choral participants for years to come. It will also enable us to continue to deliver acclaimed performances, workshops and youth and adult projects; the platform from which we continually grow and develop.  Your contribution will enable to us to raise awareness of choral music, to sustain Newfoundland and Labrador's culture and share the cross cultural experience with our participants and audience.

Ways you can contribute…

  • Bequests in your Will
  • Charitable Trusts
  • Gifts of Life Insurance
  • Gifts of cash and/or listed securities

Every gift will make a positive impact and help us continue to host and improve Festival 500 Sharing the Voices. Speak to your Financial and Legal Advisors today to plan your gift!

To obtain a brochure or more information on Planned Giving, please contact our Fund Development and Marketing Officer atstaff@festival500.com.

This summary is of a general nature only.  It should not be construed as legal or tax advice.  Readers should seek independent tax, legal, and financial advice and consult their own tax, legal and financial advisors with respect to individual circumstances. Any and all discussions with Festival 500 Sharing the Voices staff will remain confidential.

General Donations


Festival 500 Sharing the Voices has been celebrating international choral music for over ten years. We are hoping to continue to develop in our youth and adult projects, workshops and in raising continual awareness of Newfoundland and Labrador's unique culture and tourism offerings.

With your generous contribution you will help us continue in Sharing the Voices of international talent. Make your donation today!

Your support is greatly appreciated. Proud Supporters who donate $150 or more will be recognized in our Souvenir Program. All donations over $10 are eligible for a Canadian tax receipt.

If you would like to donate today, please find our PDF donation card HERE which can be printed and sent to us.

 

Matching Gifts


Festival 500 Sharing the Voices is grateful for all support given by our sponsors and donors. We are pleased to accept matching gifts. Matching gifts are those where the company/ a place where you work, match your donation.The average donation can be doubled and even tripled by the support of your employer.

Ask your Human Resources Director if they would support your fundraising efforts by matching your amount raised. It's as simple as obtaining a matching gifts request form. In the end, you will gain the assistance needed, and your employer will gain respect and will be recognized for their charitable contributions.

Festival 500 is a registered charity and acknowledges all donations with a tax receipt.

If you have questions about Matching Gifts contact Aimee Donahue, Fund Development Officer at adonahue@festival500.com .