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The Florentine Opera

THE FLORENTINE OPERA

ADDRESS: 205 W. Highland Ave., Ste 201 Milwaukee, WI 53203 PHONE: (414) 291-5700 WEBSITE: florentineopera.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 12 ANNUAL REVENUE: $5.45 million YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1933 FACEBOOK: facebook.com/FlorentineOpera

SERVICE AREA

We bring opera to the Greater Milwaukee community, including up to 15,000 children every year.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

n Annual Donations and Sponsorship .......... 77% n UPAF........................................................................12% n Government .......................................................4.7% n In Kind ................................................................. 1.2% n Education ........................................................... 1.2% n Ticket Sales .......................................................3.4% n Other .................................................................. 0.5% The Florentine Opera Company is driven to produce the full range of operatic works reflecting the highest musical and theatrical standards, and to support community and education programs that foster the current and next generation of opera audiences and practitioners.

GOALS

The Florentine Opera provides patrons with unique artistic experiences, creating a connection between artists and audiences to our collective humanity. We do that through: • Inspiring deeper relationships with our audience • Creating a comprehensive experience through ticketing, shows, partners, and hospitality. • Providing a nurturing environment for staff and artists to live and work in. • Representing Milwaukee through our programs, vendors, artists, and throughout the company. FUNDRAISING/EVENTS

Pasta & Puccini - One weekend a year, we gather beneath the stars for a delicious Italian dinner and to listen to some of the best opera in the world. And “That’s Amore!” Diva Gala - Now a yearly tradition celebrating our education programming that serves more than 15,000 Milwaukee Public School students and others, the DIVA Gala is the one time of year where dramatic black tie is full of spectacle, glamour, and electricity. Join us for a delicious libation hour, delectable treats and dinner, a special performance from the 22/23 Baumgartner Studio Artists with surprises throughout the evening!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The Florentine welcomes volunteers for support with our events, smaller performances, administrative work, driving, loaned expertise, and more. We appreciate you spending your time and knowledge in support of our mission. Please contact info@florentineopera.org for more information. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

We are always seeking partners to help sponsor a performance in an area school or bring deserving students and community members to our mainstage performances. New this year, our Schools on Stage Initiative is even putting students into our biggest shows.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Maggey Oplinger

General Director and CEO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Catherine Costantini (President) Dr. Peter Drescher (Past President)

Dr. David Paris (President Elect) Wayne Lueders (Secretary) Claire Hackmann (VP Development) Wendy Burke (VP Human Resources) Mary Shiely (VP Finance and Treasurer) Raechell Thuot (VP Marketing & Audience Development) Julie Steinhafel (VP Education)

Adam Arndt (VP Governance) Mark Cameli (Co-Chair EDI) LaShonda Hill (Co-Chair EDI) Jan Wade (VP Finance - Jan. 2023)

Tara Argall Mark Berry Dr. Gerardo Caballero Sarah Damsgaard Marion Gottschalk Dr. Richard Grunke Ronald Jacquart Megan Sheffer-Czuta Robert Sobczak Richard Stasik Maria Vento

★ DENOTES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

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