Ways to Give
I'LL Create Circle
Program Sponsors and I’LL Create Circle members are the leaders of the Arts Alliance giving community. Their generosity fuels our mission, empowering us to advocate for vital arts resources and policies that benefit all of Illinois.
Join the Circle
Learn about the impact of your gift and opportunities to engage with us at each giving level.
Ally
$1,000 and above
- Covers staffing of initial responses to our Help Desk inquiries from artists and cultural organizations for one week
- Supports one listening session with artists and cultural organizations to inform our advocacy actions
- Insider Quarterly Newsletter
- Website recognition
- Merchandise designed by an Illinois artist
Advocate
$2,500 and above
- Supports a workshop to help creative individuals, organizations, and businesses learn about and apply for new public funding opportunities
- Funds one focus group on creative worker policy needs
Everything at the Ally level, plus…
- Invitation to an annual excursion with the Executive Director and other major donors
Patron
$5,000 and above
- Powers an advocacy campaign at the state level
- Funds a legal or financial expert providing support to the field through our Help Desk for two months
Everything at the Advocate level, plus…
- Invitation to attend Capitol Day in Springfield with the Alliance team, advocates, and other major donors
Champion
$10,000 and above
- Finances the creation and facilitation of three months of free monthly advocacy training for the field
- Underwrites up to five Illinois-based artists to provide creative content for Alliance campaigns
Everything at the Patron level, plus…
- Opportunity to select an organization of your choice to receive ad placement in our Annual Benefit digital program
Program Sponsor
$25,000 and above
- Donor will work with the Arts Alliance Illinois Executive Director to direct their gift to the most meaningful area of support to them: a specific program or piece of the Alliance’s work
Everything at the Champion level, plus…
- Direct your gift to a specific program area; receive credit in program materials
- One email to the full AAI email network celebrating the donor
Become a member of the I’LL Create circle or support a program of the Alliance by making a gift at the link below. You’re also welcome to reach out to Kaitlin Donnelly, Senior Director of Development, at [email protected].
