The Key Circle is our exclusive group of the first ten donors who commit $1,000 or more to launch The Marnie Knaak Music & Resilience Foundation.

  • Purpose: Early investment that jumpstarts our mission and helps cover startup costs.

  • Exclusivity: Limited to the first ten individuals or businesses.

  • Recognition: Permanent acknowledgment as founding Rock Stars in our history, materials, and launch celebration.

  • As a First Chord, your support will forever be remembered as part of the opening measure of our story.

Key Circle members will automatically be honored within our broader Founders Circles (Private & Corporate).

Our First Donor Spotlight

We are deeply grateful to the generous supporters who believe in our mission from the very beginning. Your kindness ensures that children can access the healing power of music.

We honor Cody Jackson and Tradesmen Video as our very first Key Circle donor. Their early support sets the stage for all that’s to come.

Supporting creativity and storytelling through film — helping kids find their own voices just as Will did.

What is the Key Circle?

The Key Circle is reserved for the first 10 donors contributing $1,000 or more. These visionaries form the foundation of the Marnie Knaak Music and Resilience Foundation, ensuring children of trauma have access to safe, trauma-informed music education.

Exclusive Benefits for Key Circle Donors

1. Permanent Recognition

  • Your name (or business) engraved on a Founders Wall inside the school.

  • Recognition in our launch concert program and future annual reports.

2. VIP Access

  • Front-row reserved seating at the Launch Benefit Concert.

  • Exclusive meet-and-greet with performers and program leaders.

  • Invitation to private pre-launch preview tours of the facility.

3. Legacy Perks

  • Inclusion in all future Founders Circles (private & corporate).

  • Your name listed as part of the “Opening Measure” Donors in perpetuity.

  • Priority access to naming opportunities (classrooms, studios, programs, in your donor tier)

4. Unique Donor Swag

  • Limited-edition merchandise only for Key Circle donors (example: a custom lapel pin in the shape of a musical key, or “Founding Note” plaque).

  • Early access to order additional MKMRF swag before public release.

5. Storytelling & Connection

  • Opportunity to have your story featured on our website and socials as part of “Founding Voices.”

  • Exclusive quarterly updates from Liz & Will with behind-the-scenes progress.

Join Us in Unlocking Healing Through Music

Every name listed is part of our permanent story, recognized on our website, at events, and inside our future safe music space.

Donate today to help open our doors and change lives through music.