Fundraisers

NCS Ongoing Fundraisers

Did you know that NCS chorus members’ dues and concert revenues account for less than half of NCS’s operating budget in any given year? In order for us to “balance the books” the chorus depends on individual and corporate sponsorships, as well as concert program ad sales.

In addition, the chorus has established some “ongoing fundraisers” that provide the chorus with a percentage donated to NCS for everyday purchases (such as online shopping or eating out at local restaurants) that you might make anyway. Your participation in these programs, of course, is entirely voluntary, but very much appreciated by NCS.   And if you are not the shopper in your family, please share these programs with whomever does the shopping. Your friends and extended family, regardless of where they might might live, can also participate in these programs and
designate NCS as the benefitting non-profit organization.

On-going fundraising programs

Here are descriptions of our ongoing fundraising programs, and instructions on how to start using them:

 Newburyport VIP Card

As part of NCS’s fund-raising activities, we continue to partner with Newburyport.com, encouraging folks to consider purchasing a Newburyport VIP Discount Card in support of The Newburyport Choral Society. Newburyport.com provides free advertising for NCS and a $10 donation per order. VIP Card holders receive discounts at 180 Greater Newburyport restaurants and retailers EACH TIME they dine and shop. Purchase one VIP Card for $25 or two for $40, and $10 of your purchase is donated to The Newburyport Choral Society.

Select a Digital VIP Card and receive a login to display your VIP Card on your Apple or Android phone, or select a Physical VIP Card and it will be sent to you via regular mail.

To view discounts, just type “Newburyport” in the App Store or Play Store to download, and select VIP Card Discounts. If you are not an App user, visit the VIP Card Discounts page of Newburyport.com.

Use the following link to place your order and support NCS. https://www.newburyport.com/newburyport-choral-society/

Join NCS Members in supporting music in our community while enjoying cost saving at local businesses.

Shopping on Amazon Smile

Amazon Smile is a program that provides funding to non-profit organizations based on purchases made at Amazon. 0.5% of purchases will be donated to Newburyport Choral Society.

How to get started:

  • Visit Amazon Smile
  • You will be asked if you have an existing Amazon account. If not, you will want to create one.
  • When prompted, select or enter Newburyport Choral Society as your charity.
  • When you shop, be sure that Amazon Smile is at the upper left corner of the web page and “Newburyport Choral Society” is displayed.
  • Optional: You may receive a follow-up button asking if you want to add an Amazon Smile button for easy access to the site from your browser.

Limited Time Opportunity-Deadline Fall Semester Each Year

Limited Time Offers:

Skylark Season Tickets

Skylark, singing group where George Case has performed, is offering us season tickets for $95.00 (four North Shore concerts) and will rebate a portion to the Newburyport Choral Society. An on-line form naming the Newburyport Choral Society with the North Shore performances is available here. Anyone using this form will be donating to the choral society. Family and friends welcome. You can also use this link to go directly to the Skylark website for a Newburyport Choral Society specific form.