Support Us

For over 25 years, White Bird has brought world-class dance performances to Portland, Oregon. Since our first presentation in 1997, our action has grown to include educational outreach, ticket equity initiatives, and numerous partnerships with community service organizations. Today we are among the largest dance organizations in Oregon and the only dance-specific presenter on the west coast of the United States.

As a non-profit organization, White Bird relies on generous donations from dance lovers like you! The complexity and scale of our productions are vast, and only 40% of our total revenue is from ticket sales. Thanks to your support and that of other generous donors, we have been able to uphold our commitments to the community.

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, all donations made to White Bird are eligible for tax deduction to the fullest extent of the law in accordance with Code Section 170. White Bird's Tax ID number is: 93-1263353.

Please contact Graham Cole, Executive Director, with any donation or sponsorship-related questions:  
Email: graham@whitebird.org
Phone: 503-245-1600 x200

Individual Giving

Large or small, your generous financial gift to White Bird enables us to continue making dance exciting, educational, and accessible for all. White Bird happily receives non-cash gifts as well, including stock and in-kind donations. However you choose to give, be proud knowing that your support helps us bring the world’s best dance companies to Portland.

All gifts of $100 or more are recognized in our Flock List. Please let us know if you would like to donate in memory of, or dedicated to, someone else.

Become a Sponsor

By supporting one of America's leading dance organizations your company will see both increased visibility and improved brand perception. A partnership with White Bird is a contribution to both the success of contemporary dance as an art form, as well as a thriving arts community in Portland.  
 
Support the Arts. Support Portland. Support White Bird!  
 
White Bird serves over 10,000 individuals annually, and we want each one to know how important our sponsors are to us. We are passionate about working closely with our sponsors to provide the best possible experience and return on their contribution. White Bird understands the uniqueness of our partners, and strives to reflect this individuality in every relationship we build.

Employer Matching

Donating to White Bird via your employer's matching program is a great way to ensure that your gift goes twice as far! Many companies will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees.

Simply contact your human resources office to inquire about your employer's matching program, fill out the provided form, and mail it to:

White Bird  
PO Box 99
Portland OR 97207

Or email to Graham Cole, Executive Director, at graham@whitebird.org

Leave A Legacy

Let your love for dance and our community continue for years to come. By including a provision in your will or living trust, you can guarantee that you'll be a part of White Bird's future. Your donation serves as a tribute to your generosity.

You are also eligible for membership in White Bird's Flock if you have already acknowledged White Bird

  • In your will or trust

  • As a beneficiary of your IRA or other retirement plan

  • As a beneficiary of your life insurance policy

Land Acknowledgement

White Bird is located in Portland, Oregon in Multnomah County.

We honor the Indigenous people whose traditional and ancestral homelands we stand on, the Multnomah, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Tumwater, Watlala bands of the Chinook, the Tualatin Kalapuya and many other Indigenous nations of the Columbia River.

It is important to acknowledge the ancestors of this place and to recognize that we are here because of the sacrifices forced upon them.

In remembering these communities, we honor their legacy, their lives, and their descendants.

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