NPM 2.0 Shaping Our Future

 

NPM 2.0 is a process of listening, analysis, dreaming, and visioning the future of NPM.

 

This webpage has been updated and reflects 6+ months of additional feedback, revisions, reflections and hard work by the NPM 2.0 Core Team and NPM's Board of Directors. (Updated May 14, 2020)

In July 2019, NPM leadership launched the NPM 2.0 initiative, proposing a vision for our future to association membership at the summer convention in Raleigh. The Core Team commissioned by the board of directors oversees the project:

 

Christopher Ferraro (Rockville Centre, NY) - Structure & Governance Convener
Jessica Koch (Chicago, IL): Membership Convener
Jeannie Downey-Vanover (Washington D.C.): Programming & Communications Convener
Andrea Ramos (Austin, TX): At-large
Lynne Gray (Baltimore, MD): At-large
Diana Macalintal (San Jose, CA): At-large
Joseph Bazyouros (Los Angeles, CA): At-large
Steve Petrunak, NPM President/CEO
Jeremy Helmes, NPM Board Chair, Core Team convener

The three Implementation Teams are developing recommendations in the areas of Structure & Governance, Membership, and Programming & Communications. The initial draft of recommendations is currently being reviewed and revised by the Core Team.

Implementation Teams

Structure and Governance Chris Ferraro, Convener Steve Adams Judith Kubicki Jim Bessert Wendy Silhavy Bruce Croteau Dolores Martinez Terri Bowen Steve Petrunak

Membership Jessica Koch, Convener Bob McCaffery-Lent Fr. Brad Zamora Anna Betancourt Marieth Quintero Christian Cosas Keith Kalemba Kathleen Haley

Programming/Communications Jeannie Downey-Vanover Karen Thomas Michael Bedics Maria Milazzo Henry Bauer Tina Anderson Berta Sabrio

Timeline:

 

 

A Message from the NPM Board of Directors

From time to time, the Board of Directors will update members directly on the work of the NPM 2.0 initiative, to keep you informed and engage you in the important work of ensuring the organization's future success.

The NPM 2.0 initiative is kicking into high gear in this new year! From among NPM member-leaders, a Core Team has been commissioned by the board of directors to oversee the project for the next 18-24 months:

Christopher Ferraro (Rockville Centre, NY) - Structure & Governance Lead
Jessica Koch (Chicago, IL): Membership Lead
Jeannie Downey-Vanover (Washington D.C.): Programming & Communications Lead
Andrea Ramos (Austin, TX): At-large
Lynne Gray (Baltimore, MD): At-large
Diana Macalintal (San Jose, CA): At-large
Joseph Bazyouros (Los Angeles, CA): At-large
Steve Petrunak, NPM President/CEO
Jeremy Helmes, NPM Board Chair

Three Implementation Teams are being formed to help design in the areas of Structure & Governance, Membership, and Programming & Communications.

The landmark recent survey of parish music ministry programs in the U.S. (completed by nearly 3,000 parishes!), along with feedback received from you, our members, last summer will help us assess the field as it exists presently, and continue to shape the future for NPM.

Please stay tuned to this space, to Pastoral Music, and other communications about the progress on NPM 2.0.
Email board@npm.org to contact the Board of Directors with any concerns or questions you have about NPM 2.0.

 

NPM Mission

Our mission of “fostering the art of musical liturgy” continues . . . envisioning a future in which music ministry leaders serve the thousands of Catholic parishes, schools, and institutions in the United States, enabling the Church to “sing the praise of God through divinely inspired musical worship." 

For more information, check out Global Ends Policy 1.0.

 

NPM 2.0 Vision

In July 2019, NPM leadership launched the NPM 2.0 initiative, proposing a vision for our future to association membership at the summer convention in Raleigh, streamed live to our members in the United States and throughout the world. NPM 2.0 now has three focus areas:

Structure & Governance

Catholic, non-profit, diverse, and led by our members

• Vision: NPM is an independent nonprofit organization, led and governed by its members, connected to the USCCB. A board of directors oversees and governs the organization through the establishment of policies. An Advisory Council, representative of membership, elects the board and advises the board on governance of the organization. Committees of members address various areas of organizational life; e.g. communications, certification, finance and development, etc.

Programming & Communications

Providing skills and formation training, online and in-person

• Vision: NPM offers events and programs for pastoral musicians at various levels of skill and formation. By building stronger relationships with diocesan leaders and fully engaging local chapters, NPM offers needed programming to effectively serve its mission.Effective communications through multiple media (including website, social media, email, podcasts, scholarly journal, and other print publications) is essential for sharing NPM’s mission and program opportunities. Through an integrated and coordinated communication strategy, NPM keeps members informed and engaged.

Membership

A national network of chapters and members, united in mission and ministry

• Vision: Members of NPM provide leadership in music ministry throughout the Catholic Church in the United States. NPM prepares pastoral musicians for leadership in ministry through its programming, publications, and formation initiatives. NPM membership is structured through a national network of chapters; pastoral musicians participate in the work of NPM through chapter meetings and events, networking with peers in neighboring parishes, animating music ministry in their local dioceses, supporting colleagues in their area, and through national gatherings. Chapters also collaborate within their region and embody NPM in the larger geographical area. Because chapters are the heart of NPM, chapter directors share directly in the governance of the national organization through representation on the NPM Council.

 

 

NPM 2.0 Launch Event