The Frances Clark Center Endowment Fund

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Building a Legacy of Excellence in Piano Education

The Frances Clark Center Endowment represents a bold commitment to the future of piano education. As the Center’s most ambitious financial initiative to date, the Endowment establishes a permanent foundation for sustaining and growing the programs that have shaped the lives of educators and students for over 25 years.

Through the Endowment, we ensure the long-term stability of the Center’s mission while expanding its reach and impact. By supporting the Endowment, you are investing in a vision of excellence, innovation, and accessibility that will elevate piano education for generations to come.

Why the Endowment Matters

The Frances Clark Center Endowment is a vital resource that provides ongoing financial support for the Center’s programs and initiatives such as The Piano Conference: NCKP, The New School for Music Study, the Marvin Blickenstaff Institute for Teaching Excellence, Teacher Education programs, Piano Education Press, and publications such as Piano Magazine, Piano Inspires Kids, and the Journal of Piano Research.

Your gift to the Endowment is an investment in the long-term stability and excellence of piano education, ensuring The Frances Clark Center remains a leader in the field for generations to come.

The Frances Clark Center Endowment is supported in part by members of the Piano Inspires Legacy Circle. By joining this distinguished group, donors make a commitment to advancing the Center’s mission through gifts of $5,000 or more over five years or by including the Center in their estate plans.

To learn more about the Piano Inspires Legacy Circle and how you can join, visit Piano Inspires Legacy Circle.

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Ways to Support the Endowment

• One-Time Gifts: Make an immediate impact by contributing a one-time gift to the Endowment.
• Multi-Year Pledges: Spread your gift over several years to maximize its impact.
• Planned Giving: Include The Frances Clark Center in your estate plans to create a lasting legacy.

Your Legacy Starts Here

Join us in building a future where piano education continues to thrive and inspire. Your contribution to The Frances Clark Center Endowment ensures that the transformative power of music-making and teaching will shape the lives of students and educators for generations.

Contact Us

For more information or to discuss giving options, please contact:

Heather Smith
Director of Development and Advancement
Email: hsmith@francesclarkcenter.org