Cast of The Sound of Music, 2022: set and costume design by Drew Facey; lighting design by Itai Erdal; photo by Moonrider Productions for the Arts Club Theatre Company
WAYS TO GIVE + WHY
When you donate to the Arts Club, your gift makes a difference. Every dollar goes directly toward the work on our stages, the artists who create our shows, and the youth who will be the future of theatre. Your gift will help support production, Education and Outreach initiatives, and our New Play Development program. All gifts of $20 or more will be acknowledged with a tax-deductible receipt. See below for a list of the ways you can make a difference!
Monthly Giving
When you become a monthly donor, you join our Arts Club GEM (Giving Every Month) community. Your ongoing support has a lasting impact, helping us plan for future seasons and educational initiatives. Season planning often begins years in advance, and knowing we have a consistent, reliable stream of revenue allows us to continue bringing exceptional programming to our stages.
We understand that making a large, one-time donation can feel daunting. With a monthly gift, you can spread your support over time, making it more manageable. For example, just $10 a month adds up to $120 by the end of the year—a meaningful contribution that makes a difference!
- Flexible Contributions: You choose the amount and the date of your monthly donation (either the 1st or 15th of each month).
- Automated Giving: Once set up, your donation is automatically deducted from your credit card each month—no need to worry about missing a payment.
- You Have Complete Control: Adjust your donation amount or cancel at any time.
- Contact Us: If you need to make any changes, reach us at donations@artsclub.com or call 604.687.5315, ext. 847.
- A Tax Receipt: At the beginning of each year, you’ll receive a consolidated tax receipt for all your monthly donations from the previous year.
- Instant Access to Friends Benefits: As soon as you make your first monthly donation, you join our Circle of Friends and unlock exclusive perks and invitations to special events.
Your steady support ensures that we can continue to thrive, season after season. Monthly Giving Terms & Conditions
Gifts of Shares and Stock
Did you know that gifts of shares are the best way to maximize your tax savings? Find out how much you are eligible to save with our calculator:
- Complete the attached form | Word Document form (you may need your broker’s assistance) and deliver it to your broker or financial advisor to notify them of your wish to make a gift of securities to the Arts Club of Vancouver Theatre Society.
- Your broker should contact and deliver the form to our agent, BMO Nesbitt Burns. Please ask that they also forward the form to the Arts Club, so as to notify us.
For account of: The Arts Club of Vancouver Theatre Society
Contact: Linda Chen, BMO Nesbitt Burns, Associate Investment Advisor
Phone: 604.631.2649
Fax: 604.443.1530 - Once the securities have been transferred to the foundation's brokerage account, BMO Nesbitt Burns will advise us in writing of the receipt of the securities and the closing bid value on the day the securities were received into our account.
We will issue an official receipt to you for income tax purposes. The value will be determined when the security is received in our account.
Employee Matching Programs
Many Canadian workplaces match contributions made by their employees and retirees to charitable organizations like the Arts Club. Speak to your employer to see if Matching Fund Programs are available at your company.
Donate Online or by Phone
We welcome gifts online or by phone, just call our Development team at 604.687.5315, ext. 847.
Mailed Donations
We also welcome cheques payable to the Arts Club Theatre Company, cash, and all major credit cards. Please print this form and send it along with your gift to:
The Arts Club of Vancouver Theatre Society
Attn: Amy Benson Russell
BMO Theatre Centre
203 – 162 West 1st Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5Y 0H6
Legacy Giving
Leaving a gift in your will is a meaningful way to give back to your community and play a vital role in ensuring the future of the Arts Club. By making a gift of a bequest, an endowment, or publicly traded securities, you play an important role in creating a long-lasting impact. your support helps sustain the theatre, cultivate emerging artists, and continue creating exceptional performances for years to come. Learn more about Legacy Giving.
What Your Gift Supports
The programs are supported by our endowment and annual operating funds:
ENDOWMENT
- Denis Simpson Fund apprenticeships so BIPOC emerging artists can break into the theatre industry
- Silver Commissions so playwrights can write new plays
- Bill Millerd Artist Fund grants so artists can hone their skills at any point in their careers
- Free education programs, like the Arts Club Drama Club for equity-deserving youth
OPERATING
- Hundreds of costumes for the productions on our stages
- Designers, technicians, and backstage crew for each show
- Subsidized tickets for youth to attend our productions
- Artistic development programs like the Emerging Playwrights’ Unit