Other Ways to Give

Matching Gifts

Many companies will match your charitable donation, doubling or even tripling your impact. Ask your employer if they participate in a matching gift program and submit your gift information to them.

Click here to learn more or confirm your match.

Gifts of Stock

A gift of appreciated securities can be a tax-savvy way to support Pittsburgh Opera while avoiding capital gains. You could receive full charitable credit for the value of the stock at the time of transfer.

For instructions on making a stock gift, please reach out to Jennifer Shorstein Clark, Senior Manager of Individual Giving at (412) 281-0912 x259.

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

You can recommend a gift to Pittsburgh Opera through your donor-advised fund. Simply direct your DAF sponsor to issue a gift to us and let us know so we can thank you properly.

Questions? Reach out to Jennifer Shorstein Clark, Senior Manager of Individual Giving at (412) 281-0912 x259.

IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions (RMD/QCD)

If you are 70½ or older, you can make a tax-free gift to Pittsburgh Opera directly from your IRA. This qualified charitable distribution can satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution.

To set up an IRA gift, please reach to Jennifer Shorstein Clark, Senior Manager of Individual Giving at (412) 281-0912 x259.

Planned Giving / Legacy Gifts

Create a legacy that ensures opera will thrive in Pittsburgh for generations. By including Pittsburgh Opera in your estate plans, you join the Monteverdi Society, a special group of supporters committed to the future of the art form.

To learn more, click here or contact Rachel Kisic, Director of Development at (412) 281-0912 Ext. 226.

In-Kind Donations

Pittsburgh Opera sometimes accepts in-kind donations such as goods, services, or professional expertise that help advance our mission. These contributions can provide valuable support beyond cash gifts.

To discuss an in-kind donation, reach out at development@pittsburghopera.org or call 412-281-0912.