2022 “We Always Swing”® Jazz Series CoMoGives Campaign

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2022 “We Always Swing”® Jazz Series
“Let's Hear From You!” CoMoGives Campaign

Goal: $75,000
So Far: $75,503

The Green U.S. & Missouri Maps +
Donor-Tickers-In-Motion Return!

Seeking 400+ Contributors From ALL 50 States, Coast-to-Coast,
Washington D.C., Puerto Rico & Missouri’s 114 Counties,
Supporting Jazz: “America‘s Gift to the World."

Latest Results

Total Number of Contributors So Far	Total Number of Participating States/ District of Columbia/Puerto Rico	Total Number of Participating Missouri Counties
380	29	13

Donor Tickers-In-Motion

DONATE NOW! SEE THE MAPS TURN GREEN! SEE PREMIUMS! (PDF)

Welcome to 2022 fun-filled, interactive “We Always Swing”® Jazz Series-CoMoGives Campaign. This year, we begin November 29—designated internationally as “Giving Tuesday,” and continue on through 11:59:59 p.m., New Year’s Eve. The final date, December 31, falls on a Saturday—the perfect time to cap off 33 days of fundraising and celebration and what we hope will be our most successful CoMoGives Campaign to date.

CoMoGives.com represents the Jazz Series’ most significant and most important fundraising undertaking. We again look toward YOUR generosity to carry the day and to attract $75,000 or some greater amount—wouldn’t that be nice!—before Cinderella and the rest of us turn into pumpkins. If gifts average $2,722.73 or greater per day, we will reach the lofty, ambitious goal we set. To give ourselves a bit of a cushion—and because we believe it’s possible—we set the daily goal at $2,500, an amount that allows us to offer Columbia, Central Missouri and beyond, one of the finest independently run all-jazz performance and education projects in the land. In advance, but never taken for granted, we say to everyone: “Thank You!” for participating in the 2022 Jazz Series-“Let’s Hear From You!” CoMoGives Campaign.

THE “LET’S HEAR FROM YOU!” THEME. THE GREEN MAPS & DONOR TICKETS-IN-MOTION RETURN!

There are two reasons we titled the 2022 campaign “Let’s Hear From You!” Yes, we desire to attract contributions from 400+ supporters from across the United States and throughout Missouri. To do so, we obviously need to hear from you. However, of equal importance to the campaign, to the Jazz Series—whether you can only afford the minimum or a smaller gift, or you have the wherewithal to contribute a greater amount—is that this year, we’re turning to YOU, to briefly share not only your dollars but also YOUR Jazz Series experiences. The Jazz Series does NOT happen without YOU!

We’re asking You to get into the campaign’s spirit, to send us a note and briefly tell us what the Jazz Series means to YOU. Tell us what you’ve gained by attending Jazz Series concerts and events. Tell us if you’ve acquired—and if so in what way(s)—a greater appreciation for the musical art form we call “Jazz.” Whether you’ve attended one show or you’re a long-time season ticket holder and regular attendee for all 28 Jazz Series seasons, we want to hear from you. Got a few favorite shows? Let us know and tell us why. And, because the collective YOU are our best spokespersons, we want to know why you support the Jazz Series, and why you would encourage others to join you. So... jump in. “Let’s Hear From YOU!” Share YOUR personal Jazz Series experience(s) and then email it to us HERE. We’ll share YOURS and others’ thoughts as part of the daily CoMoGives “E-Note.” Deal? “LET’S HEAR FROM YOU!”

BESTING THE “33-15” RECORD:

The “GREEN MAPS”—one representing every U.S. state, territory and the District of Columbia, the other demarking Missouri’s 114 counties—are there to demonstrate the Jazz Series’ national and state-wide presence. Last year, thanks to everyone, we finished in a tie for our best geographical “display” to date. We received contributions from donors residing in 33 different states and 15 Missouri counties.

We’re looking to best that. We’re determined—with your help, of course—to surpass those numbers during the 2022 campaign. To do so, we are asking YOU, our donors, to become JAZZ DEPUTIES, to call upon your friends and family as well as jazz fans from around the state and the nation to add their names to our Contributors Roster. With the minimum donation of $10 still in play, we think there are a great many potential supporters living throughout the country and across Missouri. Surely there are jazz supporters residing everywhere. We just need to find them, so please be thinking of people near and far, and far and wide, who embrace The Jazz Spirit and principles: Democracy, Mutual Respect, Conversing AND Listening—among other characteristics. This music brings people together, and it serves as a healer. Turns out—and don’t think there would be much disagreement here—we, as a nation, as a culture and society are in need of some healing. Jazz has the power to do just that!

TICKERS-IN-MOTION & “DAILY HOSTS”

The Campaign again showcases the DONOR “TICKERS-IN-MOTION.” Anonymously, and in near-real time, the national and state-wide tickers, while they do not reveal peoples’ names, they do indicate where contributions arrive from, when they arrive and the amount of the gift.. We’re pleased to welcome the return of many of our DAILY “HOSTS”—who again anchor and steady the campaign ship. Each host makes a generous donation on a pre-assigned date to help maintain the campaign’s momentum. Each host serves as that day’s Jazz Series Ambassador. Their charge: Contribute and then ask people to join them in an attempt to reach or surpass the daily $2,500 goal. Some of you may hear from them in advance, encouraging you to join them and assist them so they can reach the daily total. Some of you might notice when their day arrives and decide to spontaneously join them. A few dates remain “open,” so if you’re interested in serving as a Daily Host, please let us know. The up-to-date list of 2022 “Daily Hosts” appears on the Jazz Series Homepage.

Please join us and pledge YOUR support during the Jazz Series 2022 “LET’S HEAR FROM YOU!” CoMoGives Campaign. Please encourage friends, family, colleagues and peers—from across the land—to join you in YOUR support of the Jazz Series. THANK YOU!

National donations: see which states are going green!

Hover over each state to see number of donors and total amount donated.

Show-Me donations: see which counties are going green!

Hover over each county to see number of donors and total amount donated.

DONATE NOW!

WHY IT’S IMPORTANT THAT FIRST-TIME DONORS, THOSE WHO HAVEN’T DONATED IN SOME TIME, AND THOSE RENEWING SUPPORT FOR THE JAZZ SERIES PARTICIPATE IN THE 2022 “LET’S HEAR FROM YOU!” CAMPAIGN. CONSIDER INCREASING YOUR PLEDGE.

The Jazz Series continues as one of fewer than 10 all-jazz, community-based projects in the country situated in a market such as Central Missouri. We represent Missouri’s ONLY such jazz project outside of the state’s two major cities.
Close to 40,000 Columbia Public School students, K–12, have participated in one or more Jazz Series activities.
We have produced more than 350 major concerts featuring more than 1,500 of the world’s finest artists.
We commission new works and host world premieres.
We house a 9,000+ CD/LP collection of recordings open to the public daily, and accessible to all.

WHAT’S NEXT? ONLY ONE THING LEFT TO DO.

YOU, our supporters, represent an irreplaceable part of the Jazz Series—and its financial puzzle, too. YOU are responsible—as much or more than anything or anybody—for the organization’s success. Without YOUR attendance/participation, without your assistance and support during this fundraising effort, we simply would not be able to deliver concerts, events and other jazz-related endeavors on the level we seek.

We now ask you to participate in the “Jazz Series’ 2022 “Let’s Hear From You” CoMoGives Campaign that seeks to attract $75,000 or greater in tax-deductible contributions. We look to bridge Donors who reside in every state and U.S. Territory as well as those who live closer to home in each of Missouri’s 114 counties. Dig the Green Maps as they move from a lighter shade to a darker shade seven times over as we receive support from coast-to-coast and throughout Missouri.

“THANK YOU!” PREMIUMS:

We’re pleased to offer a number of “Thank You!” Premiums, as a way to acknowledge your generosity and participation in the 2022 Campaign. There’s an array of items offered at the various donor levels. We’ll be adding premiums as the campaign moves from one day to the next—so be on the lookout for “pop-up” premiums. Please email the Jazz Series—info@wealwaysswing.org—to confirm your choice and availability of the selection.

2022 “We Always Swing”® Jazz Series“Let's Hear From You!” CoMoGives Campaign

Goal: $75,000 So Far: $75,503

The Green U.S. & Missouri Maps +Donor-Tickers-In-Motion Return!

Seeking 400+ Contributors From ALL 50 States, Coast-to-Coast,Washington D.C., Puerto Rico & Missouri’s 114 Counties,Supporting Jazz: “America‘s Gift to the World."