17th Annual
2026 Spring Benefit Concert
Celebrating Our Student and Adult Volunteers
Wednesday April 29th, 2026
7pm Concert
8pm Reception
Merkin Hall at the Kaufman Music Center
129 W 67th St, New York City
Summary of Ways to Support
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Sponsorship Levels
Give at a sponsorship level. Sponsorships include event tickets, special recognitions, and journal ads depending on the level.
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Individual Tickets
Purchase tickets to the event at a standard or VIP level to enjoy the Spring Benefit Concert and reception. You may use this link to purchase individual tickets or multiple at once.
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Journal Ads
Honor a loved one, congratulate the evening’s performers, or support a local business by purchasing an ad in the event journal - which will be available in print and online.
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General Donations
Unable to attend? You can still make a fully tax-deductible gift to Concerts in Motion, to keep our programming free of charge for older adults in need of relief from social isolation.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Supporting our Spring Concert Benefit ensures that we can provide life-changing music, free of charge, to those who need it most. Our Tax ID is 27-1367692.
Please note that the tax deductible portion of your gift is the total less $40/ticket used.
$50,000
Platinum Circle
Sponsor guests would be invited to, and acknowledged at, our 2026 benefit concert at Merkin Hall.
Event journal recognition AND premier full-page ad in the event journal.
Name listed on CiM website.
Recognition from the podium.
Plus
Named the exclusive Platinum Sponsor for one year (50 concert dates).
Concerts in Motion would widely promote our partnership through a series of strategic social media posts, including: Initial acknowledgment, thanking Sponsor for their commitment to CiM’s youth outreach program; and Branded promotional posts in advance of each sponsored concert.
Sponsor logo would be placed prominently on material related to the concerts, including social media, website, and e-invitations.
Co-branded signage created for in-person concerts.
Our musician facilitator will announce corporate sponsorship at the beginning of each concert.
Sponsor would be prominently featured in our monthly e-newsletter Encore which is distributed to donors, agency partners, concert recipients, and friends.
Sponsor employees would be invited to join the concerts and experience the joy and community of Concerts in Motion.
$25,000
Gold Circle
Sponsor guests would be invited to, and acknowledged at, our 2026 Spring Benefit concert at Merkin Hall.
Event journal recognition AND full-page ad in the event journal.
Name listed on CiM website.
Recognition from the podium.
Plus
Named a Gold Sponsor for six months (25 concert dates).
Concerts in Motion would widely promote our partnership through a series of strategic social media posts, including: Initial acknowledgment, thanking Sponsor for their commitment to CiM’s youth outreach program; and Branded promotional posts in advance of each sponsored concert.
Sponsor logo would be placed prominently on material related to the concerts, including social media, website, and e-invitations.
Our musician facilitator will announce corporate sponsorship at the beginning of each concert.
Sponsor would be featured in our monthly e-newsletter Encore which is distributed to over 3,000 donors, agency partners, concert recipients, and friends.
Sponsor’s employees would be invited to join the concerts and experience the joy and community of Concerts in Motion.
$15,000
Silver Circle
Sponsor guests would be invited to, and acknowledged at, our 2026 Spring Benefit concert at Merkin Hall.
Event journal recognition AND full-page ad in the event journal.
Name listed on CiM website.
Recognition from the podium.
Plus
Named the Silver Sponsor for 15 concert dates.
Concerts in Motion would widely promote the partnership through a series of strategic social media posts, including: Initial acknowledgment, thanking Sponsor for their commitment to CiM’s youth outreach program; Branded promotional posts in advance of each sponsored concert.
Sponsor logo would be placed prominently on material related to the concerts, including social media, website, and e-invitations.
Our musician facilitator will announce company sponsorship at the beginning of each concert.
Sponsor would be featured in our monthly e-newsletter Encore which is distributed to over 3,000 donors, agency partners, concert recipients, and friends.
Sponsor’s employees would be invited to join our concerts and experience the joy and community of Concerts in Motion.
$10,000
Bronze Circle
Sponsor guests would be invited to, and acknowledged at, our 2026 Spring Benefit concert at Merkin Hall.
Event journal recognition AND full-page ad in the event journal.
Name listed on CiM website.
Recognition from the podium.
Plus
Named a Bronze Sponsor for 3-consecutive months or once a month for twelve months (12 concert dates).
Concerts in Motion would widely promote the partnership through a series of strategic social media posts, including: Initial acknowledgment, thanking Sponsor for their commitment to CiM’s youth outreach program; Branded promotional posts in advance of each sponsored concert.
Sponsor logo would be placed prominently on material related to the concerts, including social media, website, and e-invitations.
Our musician facilitator will announce company sponsorship at the beginning of each concert.
Sponsor would be featured in our monthly e-newsletter Encore which is distributed to over 3,000 donors, agency partners, concert recipients, and friends.
Sponsor’s employees would be invited to join our concerts and experience the joy and community of Concerts in Motion.
$5,000
Concert Partner Circle
5 tickets to the event (which includes the reception and the concert).
Event journal recognition and half-page ad in the event journal.
Name listed in the summer issue of the e-newsletter distributed to 3000 friends and supporters.
$2,500
Concert Friend Circle
2 tickets to the event (which includes the reception and the concert).
Event journal recognition and quarter page ad in the event journal.
Name listed in the summer issue of the e-newsletter distributed to 3000 friends and supporters.
Ticket Opportunities
If you prefer to purchase individual event tickets you can do so at the Standard or VIP level.
Please note that the tax deductible portion of your gift is the total less $40/ticket.
$250
Concert Ticket
1 ticket to the event (which includes the reception and the concert)
$1000
VIP Concert Ticket
1 ticket to the event (which includes the reception and the concert)
Invitation to a private Salon concert
Journal Ad Opportunities
Honor a loved one, congratulate the evening’s performers, or support a local business by purchasing an ad in the event journal - which will be available in print and online.
All ads will be printed in black and white. The full size page dimension is 8½” (height) x 5½” (width). Questions? Please email Sarah Marksteiner: sarahmarksteiner@concertsinmotion.org.
Back Cover $3,000
Inside Front $2,500
Inside Back $2,500
Full Page $1,500
Half Page $750
Quarter Page $500
Business Card $250
“In Honor of” $250
“In Memory of” $250
“Well Wishes” $250
General Donations
Unable to attend? You can still show your support by making a donation, helping to keep Concerts in Motion’s programs free-of-charge to older adults in need of relief from social isolation.
Donations at every level make a difference!
Donate by Mail
Concerts in Motion
PO Box 231097
New York, NY, 10023
Questions? Please contact:
Sarah Marksteiner
Development and Communications Manager
sarahmarksteiner@concertsinmotion.org
(212) 498-9868
More About the Spring Benefit Concert
Join fellow music lovers – friends and supporters, community and corporate leaders, and others – to celebrate and sustain the work of Concerts in Motion, bringing joy and music to thousands in need of connection.
We’ll enjoy a beautiful evening of music together, with featured performances by Concerts in Motion’s Spring Benefit Orchestra, conducted by Matt Dunnam, Music Director, NYC Googler Orchestra, the Jovial Jazz ensemble, and Spring Benefit Choir, conducted by Lily Hickey, professional singer and Concerts in Motion alumnus.
Proceeds support Concerts in Motion’s programs, offered free of charge. Your support will bring indescribable moments of joy and kindness through the gift of music for those struggling with isolation and loneliness. We offer sponsorship levels, tickets, and journal ads.
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Catherine Diefenbach (co-chair)
Daria Somerville (co-chair)
Irina Barash
Rosa Chan
Zita Chan
Anna Friedman
Amy Inamoto
Ritu Kadian
Kay Nagata
Bella Paterson
Sawako and Gaurav Shukla
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Mary Catherine DiNunzio, Esq., Board Chair and Secretary
Peter Izzo, MBA, Treasurer
Kyle R. Allen, DO AGSF
James A. Davis III, MBA
Brent T. Feorene, MBA
Jasmin M. Roig, R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT)
Jennifer Carnahan Glaz, Executive Director
