Support IWMF
In recent years, our annual budget has topped $20,000, yet we maintain the "accessible to all," or "free if you can't afford to make a donation" policy. We think it is pretty remarkable that we've been able to keep doing it for 20 years, but it isn't possible without the support of a lot of people. This includes you! (Your donations are tax deductible, too.) We are looking to raise about half of what the festival costs from folks like you. Visit our IndieGoGo site to see some of the perks available for donors.
Here's where your money goes:
Performers: The biggest chunk of our budget goes to pay our artists. That includes transportation and room and board while they are here. Given that there are over 20 artists performing this year, that adds up to a significant amount of money. No performer is asked or expected to donate their talents to our festival. $10,000 -15,000 annually goes directly to support our performers. |
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The rest of our budget goes about equally to three main areas (plus some miscellaneous costs):
Keep in mind that the festival has no paid staff. All of the work that goes into it putting it on is strictly on a volunteer basis. (And we can use your help there, too!)
- Technical needs. We have a commitment to providing professional sound and lighting for our stages.
- Facilties. Even using public facilities costs money, and there are lots of supplies associated with meeting the needs of over 1000 attendees!
- Advertising. We place ads in publications, have a website, do mailings, distribute flyers, and more, in an effort to reach as many people as possible.
Keep in mind that the festival has no paid staff. All of the work that goes into it putting it on is strictly on a volunteer basis. (And we can use your help there, too!)
Other Ways You Can Help
We know that not everyone is able to make a financial contribution, but there are other ways to contribute
Thanks for being a part of the Iowa Women's Music Festival family! See you in September.
We know that not everyone is able to make a financial contribution, but there are other ways to contribute
- Get the word out and make some noise about the Iowa Women's Music Festival. Like us on Facebook and share our posts! Help us have a great turnout this year.
- Share the link to our fundraising campaign. You can use the Indiegogo share tools to share it with your friends!
- Volunteer to help at the event.
- Come to the festival! It isn't as much fun without you!
Thanks for being a part of the Iowa Women's Music Festival family! See you in September.