How to Support the Work of NACCM
The Association Fund
The Association Fund is NACCM’s annual fund and one of the most direct ways to support our mission. Gifts provide essential support for the formation, resources, programs, and opportunities that serve pastoral musicians and strengthen music ministry throughout the Church.
Every gift makes a difference. Whether you choose to make a one-time contribution or become a recurring donor, your generosity helps NACCM continue to provide workshops, educational opportunities, resources, and musical and liturgical support to our members and the wider Church.
Every Gift Helps Our Mission Grow
We are grateful for every donor who invests in the mission of NACCM. Gifts to the Association Fund are recognized at the following annual giving levels:
| St. Andrew Kaggwa $0–$249 | St. Peter Claver $250–$999 |
The Choir Loft : Leadership Giving Society
Recognizing donors who give $1,000 or more annually to support NACCM’s mission.
| St. Hildegard of Bingen $1,000–$2,499 | St. Gregory the Great $2,500–$4,999 | St. Cecilia $5,000+ |
Your annual giving level reflects your total support of the Association Fund during the calendar year.
“God loves a cheerful giver.” — 2 Corinthians 9:7
Mark C. Kulyk Fund for Music Ministry
This major fund was named in honor of Mark C. Kulyk, to be a witness of God’s steadfast love for our membership. This fund will support special Association projects to better serve our membership and, in turn, our mission. More details on the donate page about Mark and his legacy.
Valerie Lee Jeter Program Scholarship
The Valerie Lee Jeter Program Scholarship provides support to fellow NACCM members who are facing financial hardships preventing them from affording this year’s convention. The program scholarship has awarded tens of thousands of dollars to fellow pastoral musicians to support their ongoing formation in the midst of hardship.
Academic Scholarship Fund
NACCM directly supports students by providing academic scholarships available to pastoral musicians every year. Academic scholarships specifically assist with pastoral musicians cost of educational formation.
Other Ways to Donate to NACCM
There are many ways to make a lasting investment in NACCM’s mission beyond a traditional gift.
The Legacy Society
Make NACCM Part of Your Legacy
The Legacy Society recognizes those who choose to provide for the future of NACCM through planned and legacy giving.
As you consider your financial and estate plans, we invite you to consider including the National Association of Catholic Church Musicians in your will or estate plans.
NACCM is also preparing to assist donors interested in supporting our mission through qualified charitable distributions from IRAs, gifts of appreciated assets such as stocks and bonds, and other planned giving opportunities.
A legacy gift can help ensure that future generations of pastoral musicians continue to have access to the formation, resources, and community they need to serve the Church through music.
What To Expect After Completing your Donation
After making your gift, you will receive an email confirmation that includes your receipt for tax purposes.
Should you be making a monthly recurring gift, your email confirmation will not serve as a receipt. An annual statement and tax receipt will be sent to you in January of the following year.
If you would like to send your gift through the mail, you may download a printable version of this form. If you have any questions or would prefer to make your gift over the phone, please call 240-247-3000 or email npmsing@npm.org.