"I was completely entranced. The positive self esteem and confident poise-beyond-their- years beaming from the actors on that stage was incredible.   The Near West Theatre is clearly making a positive difference in this world."

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You Can Create Extraordinary Opportunities
As a not-for-profit arts organization, NWT depends on a broad network of public and private support. Accessibility to the arts is a vital part of our mission, so we keep ticket prices affordable ($6). This allows people of all economic means the ability to experience professionally directed, live musical theatre. Only 5% of our costs are covered by box office sales. Your donation enables us to provide on- and off-stage theatre experiences for all people- most especially the youth of our community.

How can you give to NWT? There are many opportunities to become involved in the life of the theatre. Volunteer, become a donor, audition for a show, attend our special events. Choose how you can help create extraordinary theatre!

Individual Giving
NWT welcomes donors at all levels.  Extraordinary people just like you donate amounts ranging from $1 to $25,000. Financial support from individuals is critical to NWT's ability to carry on its legacy.  For more information, please contact us at acronauer@nearwesttheatre.org.

Help NWT Meet The Kramer $15K Challenge by June 30th!
NWT has been challenged by The Milton A. and Charlotte R. Kramer Foundation to increase its donor support by June 30^th!

We will receive an additional $5K challenge grant from the Kramer Foundation only if we increase our spring annual appeal revenue by 50%, by raising $15,000.

Learn more about how YOU can help here: The Kramer $15K Challenge

Become a Benefit Sponsor
You can support NWT by becoming an Official Sponsor of this gala event. Sponsorship opportunities are available at a variety of levels and offer significant benefits. For additional information, contact acronauer@nearwesttheatre.org.

Corporate Giving
NWT offers a broad range of opportunities to support our work with youth and individuals. Started in 1978 to give youth an alternative to hanging out on the streets, NWT has expanded to provide job readiness and performance training skills through the medium of musical theatre. In 2005, NWT was ranked the top performing arts group in northeast Ohio among organizations with budgets of $1.5 million or less by the Ohio Arts Council. This rating was based on several factors including organizational and financial management. Companies aligning themselves with NWT can be confident that donations are prudently spent. To explore how your company might partner with us, please contact us at acronauer@nearwesttheatre.org.

Matching Gifts
Matching gifts are a great way to increase your donation. To make a matching gift, follow these steps:

1. Contact the personnel office at your company to check its Matching Gift policy.
2. If your company matches gifts, complete a Matching Gift form.  
3. Mail the form to Near West Theatre, 6514 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44102 along with your donation.

Matching gifts often double your giving power- and help NWT meet its goals. Over 1,000 organizations in the United States match their employees' gifts to not-for-profit groups. For more information on supporting us, contact acronauer@nearwesttheatre.org.

Near West Theatre's Legacy 
Your long-term philanthropic goals can help NWT continue to serve our community for generations. When you make a legacy gift, you create a permanent remembrance--ensuring that your philanthropic goals are fulfilled as well as determining the future for NWT.  For more information, contact acronauer@nearwesttheatre.org.

Donate Online
NWT's secure online donation system is coming soon. In the meantime, please download the printable donation form below.

Printable Donation Form
Click Here to download a printable donation form (Adobe PDF format). Please return with your check or credit card information to Near West Theatre, 6514 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44102.

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