Friends of Convocations

ESSENTIAL GIVING LEVELS

Empowering progress, one gift at a time. Become a Friends of Convocations donor at $10,000+ annually and help build a lasting legacy, with exclusive donor benefits.

ESSENTIAL giving to friends of convos

Essential Level Friends of Convocations ($10,000-30,000+ annually) power what’s possible.  Your leadership investment keeps tickets accessible, expands educational outreach, and brings world-class performances and bold artistic innovation to our campus.

In recognition of your leadership, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a personalized Convos experience, exclusive dining opportunities, enhanced early ticket access, and the opportunity to travel with Purdue Convocations.

Level-up your gift for even more benefits, marked ‘X’. Benefit levels are based on annual giving for a rolling 12-month cycle.

Benefits

  • Early Access to Ticket Sales, including Priority Points Presale
  • Best Seat Selection
  • Friends of Convos Priority Points accumulation
  • NEW: John Purdue Club Priority Points accumulation for non-Athletics gifts – see site for details
  • Convos commemorative keepsake or poster*
  • Invitation to Club Convos (when available for Convos Elliott Hall of Music events)*
  • Friends of Convos Priority Points Ticket Purchasing Window Concierge Service**
  • Invitation to a Meet-the-Artist experience*
  • Membership in the Purdue President’s Council
  • Parking pass for Convos Elliott Hall events
  • Become a show-level sponsor on any non-Broadway performance
  • Invitation to a Backstage Artist Meet-and-Greet*
  • Invitation to a custom Friends of Convos event*

Level-up your gift for these benefits

  • Invitation to dinner with Executive Director Todd Wetzel*
  • ConciergePlus service**
  • Convos travel event or dinner and a show*

Your investment creates momentum, elevates the arts at Purdue and our community, and establishes a lasting legacy for generations to come. Explore multi-year pledges or legacy opportunities and lead what’s next by contacting our Manager of Engagement at friendsofconvos@purdue.edu or calling (765) 494-0488.

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* Additional cost or entrance fee may apply.
** Ticket Purchasing Window Concierge Service includes a personal reminder call prior to your Friends Season Presale ticket window. ConciergePlus includes hands-on ticketing support. We’ll walk you through your Firends Season Presale in real time, helping you select the best available seats and ensuring a seamless, priority experience from start to finish.

Benefits

In recognition of your leadership, you’ll enjoy a personalized Convos experience, exclusive
dining opportunities, enhanced early ticket access, and the opportunity to travel with
Purdue Convocations.

  • Early Access to Ticket Sales, including Priority Points Presale
  • Best Seat Selection
  • Friends of Convos Priority Points accumulation
  • NEW: John Purdue Club Priority Points accumulation for non-Athletics gifts – see site for details
  • Convos commemorative keepsake or poster*
  • Invitation to Club Convos (when available for Convos Elliott Hall of Music events)*
  • Friends of Convos Priority Points Ticket Purchasing Window Concierge Service**
  • Invitation to a Meet-the-Artist experience*
  • Membership in the Purdue President’s Council
  • Parking pass for Convos Elliott Hall events
  • Become a show-level sponsor on any non-Broadway performance
  • Invitation to a Backstage Artist Meet-and-Greet*
  • Invitation to a custom Friends of Convos event*
  • Invitation to dinner with Executive Director Todd Wetzel*

Level-up your gift for these benefits

  • ConciergePlus service**
  • Convos travel event or dinner and a show*

Your investment creates momentum, elevates the arts at Purdue and our community, and establishes a lasting legacy for generations to come. Explore multi-year pledges or legacy opportunities and lead what’s next by contacting our Manager of Engagement at friendsofconvos@purdue.edu or calling (765) 494-0488.

* Additional cost or entrance fee may apply.
** Ticket Purchasing Window Concierge Service includes a personal reminder call prior to your Friends Season Presale ticket window. ConciergePlus includes hands-on ticketing support. We’ll walk you through your Firends Season Presale in real time, helping you select the best available seats and ensuring a seamless, priority experience from start to finish.

Benefits

In recognition of your leadership, you’ll enjoy a personalized Convos experience, exclusive
dining opportunities, enhanced early ticket access, and the opportunity to travel with
Purdue Convocations.

  • Early Access to Ticket Sales, including Priority Points Presale
  • Best Seat Selection
  • Friends of Convos Priority Points accumulation
  • NEW: John Purdue Club Priority Points accumulation for non-Athletics gifts – see site for details
  • Convos commemorative keepsake or poster*
  • Invitation to Club Convos (when available for Convos Elliott Hall of Music events)*
  • Friends of Convos Priority Points Ticket Purchasing Window Concierge Service**
  • Invitation to a Meet-the-Artist experience*
  • Membership in the Purdue President’s Council
  • Parking pass for Convos Elliott Hall events
  • Become a show-level sponsor on any non-Broadway performance
  • Invitation to a Backstage Artist Meet-and-Greet*
  • Invitation to a custom Friends of Convos event*
  • Invitation to dinner with Executive Director Todd Wetzel*
  • ConciergePlus service**

Level-up your gift for these benefits

  • Convos travel event or dinner and a show*

Your investment creates momentum, elevates the arts at Purdue and our community, and establishes a lasting legacy for generations to come. Explore multi-year pledges or legacy opportunities and lead what’s next by contacting our Manager of Engagement at friendsofconvos@purdue.edu or calling (765) 494-0488.

* Additional cost or entrance fee may apply.
** Ticket Purchasing Window Concierge Service includes a personal reminder call prior to your Friends Season Presale ticket window. ConciergePlus includes hands-on ticketing support. We’ll walk you through your Firends Season Presale in real time, helping you select the best available seats and ensuring a seamless, priority experience from start to finish.

Benefits

In recognition of your leadership, you’ll enjoy a personalized Convos experience, exclusive
dining opportunities, enhanced early ticket access, and the opportunity to travel with
Purdue Convocations.

  • Early Access to Ticket Sales, including Priority Points Presale
  • Best Seat Selection
  • Friends of Convos Priority Points accumulation
  • NEW: John Purdue Club Priority Points accumulation for non-Athletics gifts – see site for details
  • Convos commemorative keepsake or poster*
  • Invitation to Club Convos (when available for Convos Elliott Hall of Music events)*
  • Friends of Convos Priority Points Ticket Purchasing Window Concierge Service**
  • Invitation to a Meet-the-Artist experience*
  • Membership in the Purdue President’s Council
  • Parking pass for Convos Elliott Hall events
  • Become a show-level sponsor on any non-Broadway performance
  • Invitation to a Backstage Artist Meet-and-Greet*
  • Invitation to a custom Friends of Convos event*
  • Invitation to dinner with Executive Director Todd Wetzel*
  • ConciergePlus service**
  • Convos travel event or dinner and a show*

Level-up to these Transformational Level Giving Benefits

  • Opportunity to serve as host-committee for a Convos exclusive event
  • Opportunity to sponsor a performance series or initiative
  • Opportunity to become a season-level sponsor

Your investment creates momentum, elevates the arts at Purdue and our community, and establishes a lasting legacy for generations to come. Explore multi-year pledges or legacy opportunities and lead what’s next by contacting our Manager of Engagement at friendsofconvos@purdue.edu or calling (765) 494-0488.

* Additional cost or entrance fee may apply.
** Ticket Purchasing Window Concierge Service includes a personal reminder call prior to your Friends Season Presale ticket window. ConciergePlus includes hands-on ticketing support. We’ll walk you through your Firends Season Presale in real time, helping you select the best available seats and ensuring a seamless, priority experience from start to finish.

Transformational Giving Levels

Ready to Shape the Arts at Purdue with a Gift of $50,000+?

Discover our Friends of Convocations Transformational Giving Levels, where your generosity helps shape the future of the arts at Purdue.

Corporate Giving

Ready for Your Business to Elevate the Arts at Purdue?

A corporate partnership with Purdue Convocations will help your business gain visibility and signal that your organization sees the impact of arts and culture on the quality of life in this community.

SEE YOURSELF as aN ESSENTIAL LEVEL MEMBER

Updated parking map - July 2025
VIP Parking at Elliott Hall of Music

Friends Parking Pass

The Friends of Convocations Parking Pass provides exclusive, close parking for all Elliott Hall of Music performances. At this level, you will literally be steps away from all of your favorite Broadway hits and commercial size concerts.

Up-Close and Personal

Behind the Scenes Access

Did you ever wonder what all goes into producing your favorite shows or what it was like to meet your favorite artists? At the Essential Level Membership, you will have personal invitations to exclusive behind the scenes events and one of a kind artist meet-and-greets.

Emmet Cohen Trio at a private event
Engage Deeper

Personalized Experiences

Your support of the Friends of Convocations at the Essential Level gives you a unique opportunity to engage with Purdue Convocations in a deeply personal way. As a valued donor, you’ll enjoy personalized benefits designed just for you.

Elliott Hall of Music stage shown empty with the work lights shining down

Quick Links for Friends

QUESTIONS?

We’re here to help.

For more information about Purdue Convocations and how your support drives our work, contact us at friendsofconvos@purdue.edu or call 765-494-0488.

For more information on Ways to Give, visit Purdue For Life Foundation.

For assistance with Purdue Connect (Priority Points and more), contact hello@purdueforlife.org or call 800-319-2199. 

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