Giving Opportunities
Choosing how you give is personal, and your gift reflects what’s most important to you. Learn more about how you can give to and engage with Starlight. Every gift, no matter the amount, makes a difference.
Support a Fund
Annual Fund
By making a gift to Starlight’s Annual Fund, you empower us to ensure your gift is used where it’s needed most.
Community Engagement Fund
Support the programs that reach more than 60,000 Kansas Citians each year through transformative education and training, innovative community partnerships, and essential free access initiatives.
Fundraising Events
Starlight’s signature fundraising events raise awareness of our organization’s impact while fostering relationships within Kansas City’s civic and philanthropic communities. In addition to event access (where you’ll enjoy great food, drinks, and live arts experiences), charitable event sponsors also receive a variety of year-round benefits. Supporting Starlight has never been more fun!
Annual Gala
Starlight’s largest annual fundraiser, which brings the community together to showcase the power of the arts and the impact of our programs.
Starry Night at Starlight
Starlight’s peer-to-peer fundraising event that highlights a different group of All-Stars each year. Funds raised from the event directly benefit the Bob Rohlf Internship program.
Legacy Giving
Want to leave a lasting impact on Starlight? There are a variety of ways to leave your Starlight legacy, and we invite you to learn more about them below as you consider how you want to help shape Starlight’s future.
Endowment Gifts
Endowment donations are invested, and the returns are used to address immediate needs at Starlight.
Legacy Society
Join the Legacy Society by designating a planned gift to provide lasting support to Starlight and future generations.
Capital Campaign
Venue improvements and new programs will enhance the Starlight tradition and extend it to new, diverse participants of all ages.
Adopt-a-Seat
Support Starlight in honor of a loved one, to celebrate a special occasion, or as an expression of gratitude.
Get Involved
We couldn’t make Starlight magic without you!
Building relationships is important to Starlight, and we recognize that we couldn’t do what we do without the support of volunteers and community advocates.
Whatever your skills, background, age or ability, we want you to engage with Starlight in a way that is meaningful to you.
Interested in getting more involved at Starlight? Fill out Committee and Volunteer Interest Form and a member of the Starlight team will contact you to discuss any next steps!