Support The Lit:
Donor & Sponsorship Tiers
The Lit is a living landmark — a home for arts, culture, community, and connection. Your support preserves our historic building, fuels year‑round programming, and ensures that West Michigan has a vibrant, inclusive cultural hub for generations to come.
Below are our primary donor and sponsorship tiers, each offering meaningful benefits and deeper engagement with our mission.
Community Partner $100–$500/year
Benefits Include:
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Name listed on website & annual report
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5% Parlor Café discount
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Quarterly donor newsletter
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Invitations to community open‑house events
Cultural Steward
$501–$1000/year
Benefits Include:
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All Community Partner benefits
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10% Parlor Café discount
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Early access to select ticketed events
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“Steward Spotlight” recognition in one newsletter per year
Red Curtain Society $1001–$5,000/year
Benefits Include:
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Name listed on The Lit’s website under Community Partners
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Recognition in annual report and donor wall
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Early access to select public events
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Invitations to quarterly partner mixers
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“Proud Supporter of The Lit” digital badge for marketing use
Heritage Circle
$5,001–$10,000/year
Benefits Include:
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All Red Curtain Society benefits
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20% Discount on all spaces and services
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Invitations to donor‑only receptions or previews
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2 Complimentary tickets to one signature event per year
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Personalized annual impact report
Legacy Guild
$10,001–$50,000/year
Benefits Include:
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All Heritage Circle benefits
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4 Complimentary tickets to one signature event per year
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25% Discount on all spaces and services
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Private small‑group tour with Founder or Board President
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Recognition in printed programs
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Opportunity to sponsor a program, event, or youth initiative
Founders Club $50,000+/year
Benefits Include:
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All Legacy Guild benefits
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2 Full table at all signature events
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50% Discount on all spaces and services
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Private annual dinner with The Lit’s leadership
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Permanent recognition on the Founders Wall
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Naming opportunities (rooms, seats, programs, etc.)
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Customized stewardship plan
Why Your Support Matters
Every contribution — from Community Partner to Legacy Benefactor — strengthens The Lit’s ability to:
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Preserve a historic landmark
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Provide accessible arts and culture programming
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Support local creators, performers, and storytellers
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Offer affordable community gathering spaces
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Build a sustainable future for generations to come
You’re not just giving. You’re shaping the cultural heartbeat of Grand Rapids