Definitions:  A dedicated fund of Coastal Concerts, Inc. for the purpose of acquiring and moving pianos for the specific use of performers at scheduled Coastal Concerts’ performances.

Rationale:  It is our responsibility to provide pianos as needed, at a cost additional to the booking fees paid to piano artists.  This cost has become a financial burden that influences not only selection and booking decisions, but the overall construction and balance of our programs.

Action:  A separate dedicated fund will receive and disburse funds for the sole purpose of piano acquisition for use by our performers.  Monies in this fund may be acquired primarily through responses to solicitations.  Gifts to the Fund will be designated as such by donors and acknowledged by the Board.

An explanation of the Fund and immediate gifting opportunities will be made available at each performance by a Board representative. Gifts may be made in any amount with the additional possibility of naming opportunities for those wishing to underwrite the piano acquisition for a particular concert.  

Additional means of publicizing the Fund and acknowledging Fund donors are:

• special program inserts
• announcements at specific performances
• inclusion on posters for specific performances
• E mail and website announcements