Our programs are made possible through the generosity of individuals, corporations, public agencies, and private foundations. Revenue from ticket sales covers less than 30% of our operating costs. Please join us as a Friend of Seattle Arts & Lectures by contributing to our Annual Fund. In doing so you will be supporting the literary and cultural life of the Puget Sound region, while receiving valuable benefits.

Associate:
· When you become a Friend of SAL, we’re proud to acknowledge your support in the printed programs and on SAL’s website (www.lectures.org).
· Your donation will help sustain unparalleled arts programming that serves people of all ages and backgrounds.

Supporter:
· Like to read? When you make a donation at the Supporter level, you’ll receive a 15% discount card good for purchases from our bookstore partners;
· SAL wants you to be in the know, and will send you early notification of special events;
· Acknowledgment of your support will appear in the printed programs and SAL’s website.

Sustaining:
· Donate at the Sustaining level and receive a 2009-10 season Patron Pass, providing access to all post-lecture receptions at Benaroya Hall with guest speakers in the Literary\Arts Series; you’ll also receive…
· A 15% discount card good for purchases from our bookstore partners;
· Early notification of special events; and
· Acknowledgment of your support will appear in printed programs and on SAL’s website.

Benefactor:
· As a donor at the Benefactor level, we invite you to celebrate the season’s beginning and end by requesting your presence at both the Literary\Arts Opening Night reception and the end-of-season Donor Appreciation reception; SAL is also happy to offer you…
· A Patron Pass, granting access to the post-lecture receptions with guest speakers featured in the Literary\Arts Series;
· A 15% discount card good for purchases from our bookstore partners; and
· Acknowledgment of your support in our printed programs and website

Literary Circle:
· It is our pleasure to provide Literary Circle donors with the opportunity to intimately engage with a speaker featured in the Literary\Arts Series at the annual Literary Circle Dinner; As a Literary Circle donor, you’ll also receive…
· An invitation for two to the Literary\Arts Opening Night reception, the Poetry Series Opening Night reception, and to our end-of-season Donor Appreciation reception;
· A Patron Pass, granting you access to post-lecture receptions with guest speakers featured in the Literary\Arts Series;
· A 15% discount card good for purchased from our bookstore partners; and
· Acknowledgment of your support in our printed programs and website

Laureate Circle:
· As a Laureate Circle donor, your support is critical for our ability to present meaningful arts programming, which is why we’re happy to grow your home library by providing you books by speakers featured in the 2009-10 Literary\Arts Series; As a Laureate Circle donor, you’ll also receive…
· An invitation for two to the annual Literary Circle Dinner, the Literary\Arts Opening Night reception, the Poetry Series Opening Night reception, and the end-of-season Donor Appreciation celebration;
· A Patron Pass, granting you access to post-lecture receptions with speakers featured in the Literary\Arts Series;
· A 15% discount card good for purchases from our bookstore partners; and
· Acknowledgment of your support in our printed programs and SAL’s website.

Director’s Circle:
When you make a donation at the Director’s Circle level, you’re not just helping SAL survive; you’re helping us thrive! To show our gratitude we provide you:
· Two Patron series subscriptions to the Literary\Arts Series or Poetry Series, your choice;
· Copies of books by speakers featured in the Literary\Arts Series to add to your home library;
· An invitation for two to the annual Literary Circle Dinner, the Literary\Arts Opening Night reception, the Poetry Series Opening Night reception, and the end-of-season Donor Appreciation celebration;
· A Patron Pass, granting you access to post-lecture receptions with speakers featured in the Literary\Arts Series;
· A 15% discount card good for purchases from our participating bookstore partners; and
· Acknowledgment of your valued support in printed programs and website.

Trustee’s Circle:
Your contribution at the Trustee’s Circle level has a tremendous impact on the thousands of K-12 youth and adults we reach annually through programs. We consider your commitment at this level an honor, and in gratitude, it is our pleasure to offer you the following:
· Two Grand Patron series subscriptions to the Literary\Arts Series or Poetry Series, your choice;
· Copies of books by speakers featured in the 2009-10 Literary\Arts Series to add to your home library;
· An invitation for two to the annual Literary Circle Dinner, the Literary\Arts Opening Night reception, the Poetry Series Opening Night reception, and the end-of-season Donor Appreciation celebration;
· A Patron Pass, granting you access to post-lecture receptions with speakers featured in our Literary\Arts Series;
· A 15% discount card good for purchases from our bookstore partners; and
· Prominent acknowledgment of your valued support in printed programs and on SAL’s website

Seattle Arts & Lectures appreciates all levels of donations.

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