PHILANTHROPY: Gaining Momentum in a New Direction
Dear Interlochen Supporters,
Sitting in a sold-out Corson Auditorium in early October, I could feel the energy crackling around me as the curtain rose on the beloved Interlochen tradition of “Collage.” From the opening number “Magic To Do” from Pippin to the concert debut of the Jazz Ensemble under new Jazz Director Josh Lawrence, the audience was transported by this multidisciplinary celebration of remarkable student talent nurtured by our spectacular faculty. Our philanthropic focus is now on program excellence and increased student access through financial aid and scholarships. Both of these priorities have earned unprecedented support. More than 4,220 donors gave to the Interlochen Annual Fund with gifts totaling a record $5,049,602, and more than 4,160 donors gave $1,695,046 to the Interlochen Public Radio Annual Fund. These funds are at the heart of Interlochen delivering on its mission. Your support spanned many areas—new endowed and annual scholarships; new faculty positions; more visiting artists; diversity, equity, and inclusion projects; and touring for students to demonstrate their talent far beyond Interlochen’s stages—all of which are strengthening Interlochen today. Thanks to a dramatic increase in gifts to endowment, Interlochen’s financial health will be strong as we approach our second century. Interlochen has just completed its largest and most successful fundraising year ever. Your generous embrace of our mission and your belief in the promise of the young artists educated here make a world of difference.
Thank you!
John Bogley Vice President of Philanthropy and Engagement
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2022 ANNUAL REPORT
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