Donating by buying the things you buy anyway

Everyone buys groceries, and everyone shops. Why not make your purchases worth even more? Log onto www.escrip.com (NMTSA's group number is 500007234), register your Safeway grocery card or your bank Visa check card, and the next time you shop at a participating business, they will donate a percentage of your total back to NMTSA! You can donate without spending an extra dime! To download a paper sign-up form, click here - fill it out and either mail it to the address listed or give it to a therapist at NMTSA.

Want to make a monthly, tax-deductible donation but hate the hassle of remembering to write a check each month? Become a Friend of NMTSA by providing consistent monthly support which can be automatically deducted from your bank account. It's the ultimate in hassle-free donations! Click here to enroll online, or download a paper sign-up form and turn it into a therapist. Need more information? Download a printable brochure here. (PDF)

Firstgiving is the perfect opportunity to get involved in fundraising for NMTSA without even leaving your home! All you need is a computer and about 20-30 minutes of time. Firstgiving is a grassroots fundraising online experience. Each individual family may create a page on which you briefly tell your story of how NMTSA has impacted your family’s life. Your family may add a picture and/or video, and set an individual fundraising goal. It’s then as easy as sending the link to those you’d like to contact from your email list. Here's how to get started:

1. Go to www.firstgiving.com.
2. On the right hand side of the page where it says find a nonprofit, TYPE IN: Neurologic Music Therapy Services of Arizona.
3. CLICK ON "Neurologic Music Therapy Services of Arizona".
4. In the center of the page, CLICK ON "Make your own fundraising page".
5. Follow the instructions, add your own content, tell your story, and don't forget to then share your page with your friends and family!

Earn money for NMTSA every time you search for something on the internet! Go to www.GoodSearch.com (or just click on thebutton to the right), type in "Neurologic Music Therapy Services of Arizona" in the box marked "who do you good search for?", click "verify" and then start searching! NMTSA will earn money for each and every search you do online. Tell your family, friends and co-workers to do the same! You can even add GoodSearch to your Internet Explorer or Firefox toolbar. NEW! Also available from the GoodSearch site, "GoodShop". Shop at virtually any of your regular online retailers through GoodShop and earn up to 5% of your purchases for NMTSA!

You may also make a donation to NMTSA through the Valley of the Sun United Way. Valley of the Sun United Way is working to advance the common good by focusing on education, income and health. Their goal is to create long-lasting and measurable changes that improve the quality of life for struggling individuals, families and children throughout the Maricopa County.V Visit their website at www.vsum.org to learn more or make an online donation for NMTSA today. As a nonpartnering agency, you must identify NMTSA by name as well as utilize our United Way # 9937.

Arizona Private School Tuition Tax Credit

Arizona tax law allows you to make a donation to a private school of your choice for a dollar-for-dollar tax credit up to $500 per individual or $1,000 per married couple. NMTSA's ACT School is eligible for this tax credit program, and donating in this way is quick and easy through School Choice Arizona. (for more information about the private school tuition tax credit, visit the Arizona Department of Revenue website). Check out our video below for a special message from ACT School about this vital program:

Cartridges for Kids - Electronics Recycling

Today's printers go through ink faster than you can say Photoshop. Bring your empty cartridges or toner with you to NMTSA and drop it in the Cartridges for Kids box in the Waiting Room. The environment will have fewer cartridges to worry about, you'll be free from printer clutter, and NMTSA will receive more support for its programming! We can also accept used cell phones, video game systems and Mp3 players like iPods.

The Giving Tree

The leaves of the Giving Tree growing in the clinic's Waiting Room contain the names of items NMTSA is currently in need of. Items range widely from very small and simple like paper towels, to larger items like computer equipment. Just grab a leaf, purchase the item and bring it with you next time you re at the clinic and your therapist will provide a receipt.

Ensure future children with disabilities and their families will have NMTSA as a resource for years to come by making a bequest or naming NMTSA in your will. Contact Suzanne Oliver at soliver@nmtsa.org for program details.

Keep an eye on this space for information about upcoming fundraisers, community events and other exciting happenings at NMTSA!

Restaurant of the Month

Periodically, NMTSA will have a restaurant event during which you can eat a great meal and have a portion of your total bill donated back to NMTSA on your behalf. Watch this space for the next event, or visit our News page to sign up for e-news alerts so you're the first to know about an upcoming restaurant opportunity!

Sponsor a Program

Individuals or businesses can sponsor any of NMTSA's programs from parent trainings to competency-based communication groups. Gain philanthropic exposure for your business like our other sponsors (pictured at left) and support one of NMTSA's community-building programs today!

Box Tops for Education

Clip Box Tops coupons from your favorite products, earning ACT School 10 cents each. Simply bring them in to the collection box located in NMTSA's waiting room. You can also visit the website: www.boxtops4education.com and click on "Join Box Tops", then search for ACT School by name or zip code; 85004. Through their website, you can shop online and earn money for ACT School as well as print coupons for Box Tops products, and earn more cash for ACT School by signing up for Box Tops email newsletters.

Donate Stock

Do you have stocks or bonds you would like to donate? NMTSA is now able to accept stocks and other securities as tax deductible contributions. Contact Executive Director Suzanne Oliver at soliver@nmtsa.org for more details.

Doozy of a Deal

Doozy of a Deal allows you to save money while NMTSA makes money - everyone wins! Neighborhood businesses send Doozy of a Deal their very best deals—such as "Get a $50 Gift Certificate for $25." They then email the offer to Doozy subscribers and give them until midnight to buy it for themselves or for a friend. 7.5% of purchases made through Doozy of a Deal is donated back to NMTSA!

To participate, visit DoozyofaDeal.com and click "Create New Account" and be sure to choose "N.M.T.S.A." as your organization to support.