Corporate Giving & Foundations

Gidon Saks in Boris Godunov. Photo: Michael Cooper © 2002

As a leader in the cultural community, the COC not only strives for artistic excellence on the stage, we are also committed to our communities. Our celebrated Education and Outreach programs bring the joy of opera to thousands of children and youth each year.

By making a donation to the COC, you and your company will be enrolled in the COC Corporate Donation Campaign Membership Program. Each level of membership has exciting privileges that you, and others in your company, can enjoy all year long.

For more information, call Sybil Choles, Development Officer, Corporate and Foundation Giving, at 416-306-2326, or send her an e-mail.


In appreciation of your generosity, we are pleased to offer the Corporate Donation Campaign members the following privileges:

Enthusiast $1 – $499

  • A tax receipt
  • A complimentary subscription to the COC newsletter, Prelude

Devotee $500 – $999

All of the above plus:

  • Acknowledgement on the COC website—more than 650,000 visitor sessions, 18.5 million hits yearly
  • Passes for two to attend one COC working rehearsal: take a behind-the-scenes look at the cast and crew during their final preparations before opening night

Cognoscenti $1,000 – $2,999

All of the above plus:

  • Acknowledgement in the COC House Programs—more than 132,000 printed annually
  • Opportunity to participate in select COC special events such as our Annual Fine Wine Auction
  • Passes for two to attend two COC working rehearsals

Aficionado $3,000 – $4,999

All of the above plus:

  • Invitation for two to attend the COC season announcement and meet prominent COC artistic personnel and senior volunteers
  • Passes for two to attend three COC working rehearsals

Impresario $5,000 – $7,999

All of the above plus:

  • Personalized ticketing through the Corporate Sponsorship office
  • Passes for two to attend four COC working rehearsals

Maestro $8,000 +

All of the above plus:

  • One VIP guided backstage tour after a working rehearsal for you and your guest
  • Invitation to select COC education programs, and performances by COC Ensemble Studio members
  • Passes for two to attend all seven COC working rehearsals


Make a Donation


By Mail
Please make cheque payable to the Canadian Opera Company, and send it to:

Canadian Opera Company
Attn: Corporate Donation Campaign
227 Front St. E.
Toronto, ON M5A 1E8  

By Phone
If you would like to make your donation with a credit card, please call Peggy Lau, Corporate Development Coordinator at 416-306-2354.

Questions?
If you have any questions about your annual gift, the Corporate Donation Membership Program or the programs your gift will support, please contact Peggy Lau, Corporate Development Coordinator directly at 416-306-2354.

Corporate Donation Members


Maestro $8,000 +

  • Unit Park Holding Inc.

Impresario $5,000 – $7,999

  • 225490 Investments Inc.
  • SNC Lavalin

Cognoscenti $1,000 – $2,999

  • Jarvis & Associates
  • Mercedes-Benz Canada
  • Milgram & Company Ltd.
  • Shinex Window Cleaning
  • Classical 96.3 FM
  • Truck'N Roll
  • Aeroplan Canada

Devotee $500 – $999


Gidon Saks in Boris Godunov. Photo: Michael Cooper © 2002


Why We Need Your Support

Donations ensure that the COC continues to remain at the forefront of Canadian culture. Your support today is the beginning of another 60 seasons of artistic excellence.

Your Gift in Action

Learn more about our Education and Outreach programs and see your gift in action.

Become a Member

Join the Friends of the COC or The President’s Council today! Provide critical support the COC and enjoy member privileges, including rehearsals and priority ticketing.