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Giving

No matter how you choose to support SFCM, your gift opens up a world of opportunities for the next generation of musicians. Our exceptionally talented students study with SFCM’s dedicated faculty in order to achieve their best as artists, intellectuals, professionals, and individuals. At SFCM, we prepare our students to become successful in any endeavor through the study of music at the highest level. With a nearly year-round schedule of performances and outreach programming, all at low or no cost, we engage and enrich the lives of thousands of people every year. All of this is made possible by your support.

Ways to Give

Annual Giving

Annual Giving

Make your support go where it’s needed most, from attracting the best faculty and student talent to providing access to the highest-quality instruments and facilities. Make your gift now.


Monthly Giving

Monthly Giving

Your monthly contribution provides SFCM with a dependable base of support throughout the year and will continue for as long as you wish. Give Monthly


Matched Giving

Matched Giving

If your company has a matching gift program, you can double or even triple the impact of your donation. We’ve made it as easy as possible to find out how to get your gift matched and begin the process.


Designated Giving

Designated Giving

Designate your gift of $2,500 or more to support performances, master classes, national and international events, community engagement, and more. Contact Lanlian Szeto, Director of Individual Philanthropy, at 415-503-6347 or lszeto@sfcm.edu.


Alumni Giving

Alumni Giving

Stay in touch, get involved, and give back as part of the alumni community. Join your SFCM peers. Contact alum@sfcm.edu.


Legacy Giving

Legacy Giving

Create a Legacy Gift for SFCM and make a lasting impact on our future. 
Contact Nic Meredith, Director of Legacy Giving, at 415-503-6201 or nmeredith@sfcm.edu.


Endowment Giving

Endowment Giving

Provide financial support to SFCM for generations to come. Contact Lanlian Szeto, Director of Individual Philanthropy, at 415-503-6347, or lszeto@sfcm.edu.


Corporate Giving

Corporate Giving

Connect your business to SFCM and receive specially tailored benefits and recognition. Contact Thea Hashagen, Director of Proposal Development and Advancement Communications, at thashagen@sfcm.edu or 415-503-6289.


in-kind giving

In-Kind Giving

Make an in-kind gift of sheet music, books, CDs, or instruments. Find more detail in our library donation policy. Please start the process online, and a staff member will contact you with more information.

SFCM Opera performance

Opportunities to Engage

Donors are integral to students’ success, and we want to make sure you can see the impact of your giving firsthand. Throughout the academic year, donors are invited to special events and experiences not open to the general public.

 

SFCM Opera Concert

Alliances

In recent years, SFCM acquired two leading artist management companies and an iconic record label. Together, we are reimaging how the music industry works—in service of the success of students, artists, and the public.

Student Testimonials

String musicians in front of audience

Looking toward the future

Help from donors like you turns young musicians' dreams into reality.

Students performing

Help support student scholarships at SFCM.

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Tax ID 94-1156610, is a non-profit organization as defined under Internal Revenue Service Code Section 501(c)3.