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60 Giving Guide 2024 Worcester Business Journal www.wbjournal.com FUTURE GOALS 1. Prioritize activity across all outlets to keep our community energized making Worcester's theatre district a vibrant destination with diverse and robust offerings at e Hanover eatre mainstage, the BrickBox stage at the Jean McDonough Arts Center (JMAC), and free performances on the new Bank of America outdoor stage on the Francis R. Carroll Plaza. 2. Build our capacity, leveraging opportunities to increase and diversify revenue streams to enhance offerings and build a resilient organization for the future. 3. Identify and address structural and cultural drivers of racism, unconscious bias, and inequity within our organization. We have worked with a consultant, and have created a diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) committee that includes staff, board members and others to add different perspectives to this work. FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES Whether you sponsor a show, advertise with us, or become an All Access Club member, by partnering with e Hanover eatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts you become a part of an organization that is revitalizing the cultural life of central New England. THT accepts donations for our annual Volunteer Recognition Night. We also collaborate with community partners, businesses and restaurants that align with the theatre's exceptional brand, reputation and loyal patron base through its cooperative marketing, advertising and sponsorship initiatives. Please email diane@thehanovertheatre. org to discuss a partnership with THT. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES We accept corporate matching gis and encourage individuals to consider including the theatre in their estate planning. One hundred percent of all tax-deductible contributions help support our school programs, community engagement activities, need-based conservatory scholarships, or underwriting of free and subsidized tickets. Monthly giving options and online donations are gladly accepted 24 hours a day. You may choose to support our general, unrestricted fund, Access to the Arts, e Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, THT Rep, or our newly announced Costume Closet Expansion which will allow for greater use by conservatory students and provide rental opportunities for community groups. In addition, donations of vintage clothing can be arranged by calling 508.471.1795. Support from individuals, corporations, businesses, and charitable foundations play a vital role in sustaining our dynamic cultural organization. Whether you donate unused tickets back to the theatre, or support one of our fundraising campaigns, contributions accumulate to unlock membership benefits at a variety of levels. Benefits include advance notification of new shows, invitations to behind-the-scenes events, complimentary parking, beverages and access to the Franklin Square Salon. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES One of the best ways businesses and the public can donate their time to benefit THT is simply by showing up at our venue for an event or class and spreading the word about the experience. e theatre also offers rewarding and meaningful volunteer opportunities, including the following: Ushers, ticket takers and greeters make the theatre experience a smooth and welcoming one for patrons. e overwhelming majority of our 250 volunteers serve in these roles. Moreover, they benefit by being able to attend a show or concert and sharing their love of the theatre with others. Volunteer ushers must commit to working at least two shows per month each season. Tour guides lead historic and architectural tours of the theatre for groups during the fall and spring seasons, as needed. Administrative volunteers assist staff with various tasks on an as- needed basis. Certain tasks may be scheduled weekly, depending on departmental needs. We always welcome new volunteers to join our inspiring, passionate team. For more information about opportunities and how to get involved, visit eHanovereatre.org/volunteer. Òe Hanover Óeatre and Conservatory for Ôe Performing Arts Troy Siebels Acting President and CEO Kellie Thibodeau Board Chair "I appreciate the variety of ways e Hanover eatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts (THT) provides access to the arts from downtown Worcester to the wider community. While the theatre started with the idea of bringing Broadway to Worcester, it has grown into much more with comedy acts, concerts, speakers, and locally produced shows. e authentic voice of the newly formed THT Repertory is a vital addition to the Worcester community. And there's the vibrant Conservatory, which offers opportunity for youth and adults alike to "find their voice" and develop their cra - truly transforming lives. e Francis R. Carroll Plaza including the Bank of America Stage, directly in front of the theatre, provides yet another access point to the arts for the Worcester community. I dedicate my time and financial resources to support the amazing work and efforts of the dedicated staff and volunteers who make the many facets of the theatre welcoming to all." – Kellie Thibodeau, Board Chair 2 Southbridge Street Worcester, MA 01608 Phone: 877.571.7469 TheHanoverTheatre.org Full-time employees: 40 (76 part time) Annual Revenues: $12,288,479 Year founded: 2008 MISSION STATEMENT To ignite and nurture a passion for the performing arts in audiences and artists of today and tomorrow. TheHanoverTheatre.org/about SERVICE AREA The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts serves audiences, artists and students within Central New England. TOP FUNDING SOURCES For FY24, THT's top 3 donors were C. Jean and Myles McDonough Charitable Foundation ($1,500,000), Jeanne Y. Curtis Foundation ($315,000) and Massachusetts Cultural Council ($265,760) with a combined donation total of $2,080,760. These three grants total 15.9% of our FY24 annual operating budget. Elissa Boisvert, Esq., Vice Chair Ken Rapp, Treasurer Tracy V. Wells, Clerk BOARD MEMBERS Marie A. Angelini, Esq. Maureen F. Binienda Abigail M. Childs, MD Curtis A. Feldman William M. Finn Ivan R. Green, MD John Lauring Helder Machado Lisa McDonough Marc D. Montalvo Jason Muise Sebastián Royo, Ph.D. Kimberly Rozak, Esq. Edward Russo Sanjay Shah, Ph.D. Edwin T. Shea, Jr. Troy Siebels Michael D. Sleeper Dr. Charles Steinberg Carolyn J. Stempler Maureen O. Stokes Kimberly Stone, Esq. Thomas J. Sullivan Sandy Tassi Rachel K. Tosches Ancy Verdier, DMD

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