The $70 for 70 Campaign is underway!
The National Opera Association has officially launched our $70 for 70 Campaign in 2025 to celebrate seventy great years of NOA. Throughout this year-long campaign, we hope to raise funds for the numerous initiatives and competitions we offer in support of aspiring opera creatives and the educators who train them.
We invite you to watch this message from Isaí Jess Muñoz, President of NOA, about the $70 for 70 Campaign. Please, consider giving today: Yes! I want to support NOA's $70 for 70 campaign!
Part of the 2025 celebration includes the launch of NOA's Inaugural Giving Day on April 4th.
From 7:00am to 7:00pm EST on April 4th, your gift to NOA will make a significant impact with matching opportunities from several generous donors. You will also have the chance to direct your donation to an initiative that matters most to you.
Learn more about the day here and keep an eye on Facebook and Instagram for more details!
National Opera Association Endowment and Special Funds
At NOA, we believe in matching the compassion and generosity in your heart to the perfect giving opportunity. Every dollar you give should go towards an initiative that aligns with your values, ensuring that your philanthropy matters to the beneficiaries and to you.
We are deeply appreciative of the numerous generous gifts and bequests that have been established to support the organization's activities. You can direct your contributions to further support these activities, or contact us to discuss creating a new endowed fund in support of NOA's mission.
$70 for 70 in 2025
As we celebrate NOA's 70th anniversary in 2025, please consider donating $70 for our 70th year (or $700... or any amount you choose!).
The Legacy Fund
When you support The Legacy Fund, you are advancing ethnic and racial diversity in opera through support of our annual "Lift Every Voice" award as well as Legacy Awards in the annual vocal competition.
The JoElyn Wakefield-Wright Stage Director Fellowship
When you donate to the Wakefield-Wright Fellowship, you’re actively supporting the careers of aspiring stage directors.
The Robert Hansen NOA Fund
When you give to the Robert Hansen NOA Fund, you are honoring Robert’s dedicated service to the organization and supporting the popular Robert Hansen Collegiate Opera Scenes Competition.
The Marjorie Gordon Fund
Donations to the Gordon Fund provide direct scholarship awards to Artist Division winners in the annual NOA Vocal Competition.
Clifford Edwin Bair Endowment
Contributions to the Bair Endowment sustain scholarship funding for Artist Division winners in the annual NOA Vocal Competition.
The Leland Fox Fund
Your support for The Leland Fox Fund directly supports outstanding scholarly work in opera and opera education.
Constance Eberhart Memorial Endowment
Gifts to the Eberhart endowment support scholarships monies for Student Division winners (ages 18-24) in the NOA Vocal Competition.
Your Name Here?
What legacy will you choose to leave for NOA's future? Contact us during your estate planning to discuss your ideas to support NOA's mission!
Planned Giving
Whether you have created a will or not, there is a plan for your assets. If you do not create a will, your assets will be divided according to your respective state law. A planned gift ensures that your assets will illuminate your values long into the future.
Planned Giving can include:
Naming NOA as a beneficiary
Rolling over your IRA
Leaving a gift in your will or living trust
For more information on how you can designate a planned gift for NOA, please reach out to Kirk Severtson, Executive Director.
Support NOA
It's easy to support NOA in ways large or small! You can make one-time gifts, or set up recurring donations at our online form. Your gift today will help us continue providing valuable programs and resources to aspiring performers and creative artists in opera. Please join us in our mission to inspire and cultivate the next generation of opera talent by giving to NOA.
If you prefer, you can send your check payable to The National Opera Association, designating the fund of your choice to:
National Opera Association
1100 Baits Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Undesignated contributions will be applied where they are most needed. Donors will be acknowledged on our website and in member publications; please let us know if you prefer not to be acknowledged in this way. NOA is a 501(c)3 organization, so donations will be deductible to the extent allowed by current tax law.
The National Opera Association is registered with the Michigan Attorney General’s office under the Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act, registration number 64584.