ADVANCEMENT

With the unveiling of The Ringling Inspires: Honoring the Legacy and Building for the Future campaign, The Ringling achieved record growth in philanthropic giving this year raising over $17 million toward our ambitious $100 million campaign goal.

MEMBERSHIP 10,000

MEMBERSHIP HOUSEHOLDS $1.2 M IN REVENUE IN TOTAL @ THE RINGLING $17.6 M RAISED

This transformational comprehensive campaign supports aspects of the Museum’s culture that continue to honor John and Mable Ringling— preserving its significant legacy and history through conservation and restoration care of our collections, enhancing and developing new facilities, investing in the staff with the establishment of endowed positions, assisting in the creation of programming to provide access to a diverse audience and community, and much more. Through The Ringling Inspires, along with you—our amazing supporters—we are honoring John and Mable by preserving their legacy of philanthropy—one that leaves a compelling impression with visitors while also investing in the Museum’s future. Thank you to the many individuals, foundations, and other key supporters who truly inspired this year with significant and generous gifts. The Ringling could not have had such a successful philanthropic year without all of our wonderful and dedicated donors.

2017 – 2018 MAJOR DONORS

Francine J. Blum

The Bolger Family Foundation

Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation

Membership continues to thrive and met major milestones this year. Membership achieved a strategic goal of reaching over 10,000 membership households, and contributed over $1,200,000 toward museum goals. The fall saw a very successful return on a 40,000 piece acquisition direct mail effort, gaining over 800 new members. These efforts have been so successful that the team plans to increase acquisition efforts in the coming year. The membership department was also integral throughout the spring and summer in the development and implementation of a new membership database system, Tessitura. Through the system, we hope to improve the member experience onsite and online, and hope to continue to build toward more streamlined communications, renewals, and acquisitions to members. Major Gifts

TOTAL RAISED FY 17/18 – $17,670,921

(Includes Membership)

Major Gifts $7,657,342

Planned Gifts $1,070,102

Gifts of Artwork $6,107,509

Grants $593,780

Sponsorships $378,348

Annual Fall & Spring Appeal $120,387 Museum Membership $1,217,393

Partner & Circle Membership $500,731

Giving Challenge $25,329

Because of YOU, The Ringling has achieved huge success with The Ringling Inspires campaign!

• Launched the $100 Million campaign, The Ringling Inspires

• More than doubled annual fundraising

• Grew Membership from 6,000 to 10,250 households

• Grew the Legacy Society by 65%

• Created a formal Sponsorship Program for Exhibitions and Programs

• Created a New National Model for Reaching At-Risk Families

• Launched a Community Engagement and Access initiative

• Debuted the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Center for Asian Art, the Bolger Campiello, the David F. Bolger Playspace, the Kotler-Coville Glass Pavilion, the Charlotte and Charles Perret Performance Studio and the Keith D. and Linda L. Monda Gallery for Contemporary Art

• Endowed two signature curatorial positions

• Significant restoration of the historic home Ca’ d’Zan including the terra cotta decoration and the newly restored Bolger Reflecting Pool

• Nearly doubled the museum’s permanent collection through significant gifts of artwork and art acquisition funding

Rebecca Donelson and Robert C. Blattberg

Leon R. and Margaret M. Ellin

The Feld Family Foundation

Florida State University

Florida State University Foundation

Jeffrey R. Hotchkiss and Elizabeth W. Winder Institute of Museum and Library Services

The Koski Family Foundation

Nancy and Philip Kotler

Laura Lobdell and Darrel E. Flanel

Keith D. and Linda L. Monda

Charles M. and Charlotte I. Perret

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Foundation

The Shank Family Foundation

Howard C. and Janice R. Tibbals