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In addition to membership, there are several ways to support the Weisman through donations and sponsorships.
Annual Fund
The annual fund is vital to the day-to-day operation of the museum. Through the annual fund, individuals play a vital role in the museum’s mission, providing unrestricted donations support for exhibitions and programs.
Annual fund donors are among the Weisman's most dedicated friends and demonstrate an appreciation for the ways in which the Weisman enhances the Twin Cities' cultural landscape.
To make a contribution to the Weisman’s annual fund:
Donate online via the University of Minnesota Foundation, the Weisman’s fiscal agent. This secured Web site encrypts all personal information (credit card number, name, and address) so that it cannot be read as the information travels over the Internet. Please select Weisman Art Museum from the pull-down list of gift destinations.
Donate by mail. Send a check or credit card number (with expiration date), along with your name, address, and telephone number to Weisman Art Museum, Attn: Development Office, 333 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55455.
Donate by telephone. Call the Development Office at (612) 625-4460 to donate using your credit card.
Planned Giving
Planned giving refers to any major gift that involves financial or estate planning. Such gifts can provide important benefits to you and to the museum. The different types of planned gifts include endowed gifts; gifts of securities, tangible personal property, real estate, or life insurance; life income gifts (charitable gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts); and bequests.
Contact Matt Nielsen, director of development, at (612) 625-9678 or niel0044@umn.edu if you are interested in making a planned gift.
Sponsorship
Opportunities exist for corporations, foundations, and individuals to sponsor special exhibitions and programs. Sponsors receive substantial exposure and acknowledgment in recognition for their support. Sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels. Benefits include:
Acknowledgement in exhibition/program materials including advertising, press releases, Web site, outdoor signage, and retail merchandise such as catalogues
Exhibition signage in museum
Recognition in mailings to the Weisman’s constituencies
Private tours and exhibition previews
Facility rental privileges
Invitations to opening night celebration
Additional opportunities specific to your needs
The Weisman is happy to work with interested parties to develop a plan that meets your goals. Contact Matt Nielsen at (612) 625-9678 or niel0044@umn.edu to discuss sponsorship opportunities.
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