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Become a Donor
Thanks to donors like you, DC residents and out-of-town visitors of all ages and backgrounds will experience high-quality jazz concerts and programs; have unprecedented access to free and reasonably-priced events in their own neighborhoods; and develop an increased appreciation for jazz as well as an understanding of the District’s contributions to this art form. With your support, DCJF provides yearlong education programs and our annual DC JazzFest featuring leading and emerging artists from around the world, enabling local residents and international visitors to enjoy the diversity of jazz.
Members of our Circle of Friends can make an even bigger impact with their contributions. Learn more below about how you can join, and please consider donating to the DC Jazz Festival today.
Every dollar counts, no gift is too small.
$350
enables five DCPS students to attend a master class with a renowned musician!
$5,000
enables DCJF to connect the community with major artists through the free Jazz 'n Families Fun Days program!
$1,000
enables 20 DCPS students to attend a master class with a renowned musician!
$10,000
supports our math and reading initiative/early childhood education program,
DC Jazz Bops!
$2,500
enables 200 students to attend a professional jazz performance!
$25,000
enables DCJF to bring professional artists to students through our educational programs year-round!
Circle of Friends
Become part of the DCJF's success by joining our Circle of Friends today with a gift of $350 or more. By investing in Washington, DC’s #1 jazz festival, you support DC Jazz Festival Education and receive exclusive benefits, including tickets to DC JazzFest concerts and receptions, and invitations to year-round events.
Patron Circle: $350 - $999
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Pay for five DCPS students to attend a master class with a renowned musician! Benefits include:
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Two (2) VIP tickets to one (1) Embassy Series Cultural Exchange Concert (held year-round at various embassies featuring emerging artists; includes light food and drink)
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Listing on DCJF website at the Patron’s Circle level
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Early-bird discounts to major festival concerts
Benefactor Circle: $1,000 - $2,499
Enable 20 DCPS students to attend a master class with a renowned musician! Benefits include:
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Tickets to 2024 DC JazzFest concerts and receptions, details TBD when schedule is announced
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Two (2) tickets to all Embassy Series Cultural Exchange Concerts (held year-round at various embassies featuring emerging artists; includes light food and drink)
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Listing on DCJF website at the Benefactor’s Circle level
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Early-bird discounts to major festival concerts
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​Ovation Society Circle: $2,500 - $4,999
Enable 200 students to attend a professional jazz performance! Benefits include:
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Tickets to 2024 DC JazzFest concerts and receptions, details TBD when schedule is announced
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Four (4) VIP tickets to select Embassy Series Cultural Exchange Concerts (held year-round at various embassies featuring emerging artists; includes light food and drink)
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Listing on DCJF website at the Ovation Society Circle level
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Early-bird discounts to major festival concerts
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​Artistic Director Circle: $5,000 - $9,999
​Enable DC Jazz Festival to connect the community with major artists through the free Jazz 'n Families Fun Day programs! Benefits include:
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Tickets to 2024 DC JazzFest concerts and receptions, details TBD when schedule is announced
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Four (4) VIP tickets to all Embassy Series Cultural Exchange Concerts (held year-round at various embassies featuring emerging artists; includes light food and drink)
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Listing on DCJF website at the Artistic Director Circle level
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Early-bird discounts to major festival concerts
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Producer's Circle: $10,000 - $24,999
Support our math and reading initiative/early childhood education program, DC Jazz Bops! Benefits include:
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Tickets to 2024 DC JazzFest concerts and receptions, details TBD when schedule is announced
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Six (6) tickets to all Embassy Series Cultural Exchange Concert (held year-round at various embassies featuring emerging artists; includes light food and drink)
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Four (4) merchandise packages including lifestyle t-shirts
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Listing on DCJF website at the Producer’s Circle level
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Early-bird discounts to major festival concerts
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Chairman's Circle: $25,000+
Enable DC Jazz Festival to bring professional artists directly to students through our educational program year-round! Benefits include:
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Tickets to 2024 DC JazzFest concerts and receptions, details TBD when schedule is announced
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Four (4) merchandise packages
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Eight (8) tickets to all Embassy Series Cultural Exchange Concerts; held year-round at various embassies featuring emerging artists; includes light food and drink)
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Listing on DCJF website at the Chairman’s Circle level
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Early-bird discounts to major festival concerts
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Matching Gift Program
As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the DC Jazz Festival® is eligible for many employers' Matching Gifts programs. And, if you have given already this year, the good news is that you may still be eligible. Just contact your Human Resources Department to see whether a gift can be matched. If so, obtain a matching gift form from your Human Resources Department and return it to the DC Jazz Festival, along with your contribution or a copy of your contribution.
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Corporate Support
DCJF offers sponsors a variety of ways to engage our audiences. All packages are customizable to create an individualized package that meets your goals. We currently annual and multi-year sponsors to support:
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DC JazzFest and DC JazzFest at The Wharf
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Fishman Embassy Series
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DCJazzPrix
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DCJF Music Education
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Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Send an email to sponsor@dcjazzfest.org, Subject: DC JazzFest Sponsorship. You may also complete the form below and a member of our team will contact you.
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Volunteer
Thank you, Volunteers! You make what we do possible. Each year over 100 community volunteers lend their time and skills to help us put on the largest jazz celebration in DC. There are many volunteer opportunities available and the many ways you could continue to roll up your sleeves to support our efforts. We need volunteers for brochure distribution, social media, street team marketing, information tables, survey distribution, and other onsite event efforts. If you are interested in volunteering for the DC JazzFest, complete the volunteer entry form below, and we will contact you about how you can support. The DC JazzFest takes place in September 2 - 4. We typically start recruiting volunteers 2-3 months prior to the event.
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Complete the form below and include Volunteer in your message.
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