Donations

VASTA, the Voice and Speech Trainers Association, is a non-profit organization driven by dedicated volunteers with members spanning five continents. Donations are crucial in allowing VASTA to help provide resources, educational programs, and networking opportunities for professionals like you. With your generosity, we can foster excellence in voice and speech training and empower our community to thrive. Thank you for your support in shaping the future of VASTA.

VASTA is pleased to offer many awards and grants to benefit our members as they build their practices, lead research, create opportunities for others, and act as VASTA ambassadors. Financial assistance to grow these awards is always welcome.  You may choose to dedicate your donation to a specific award. All you need to do is please make note of the award in the Comment box.  Here is a list of awards and a link to the Awards & Grants Overview to learn more about each. Professional Development Grants Interdisciplinary Engagement Grant Member Enrichment Grant Dorothy Mennon Research & Development Grant Annual Conference Funding Opportunities Clyde Vinson Memorial Scholarship Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Conference Travel Scholarship Annual VASTA Conference Travel Awards Member-Sponsored Appreciation Award High School Teacher Conference Travel Scholarship Your donation will help increase the number and amount of awards given. Thank you for supporting this opportunity in Clyde Vinson's name for people entering the field.

The VASTA Leadership Legacy Fund. This initiative was developed by the VASTA Past Presidents, including several founding members of VASTA. As many of VASTA's past-presidents and founding members are approaching the late career and retirement phase, they wanted to create an opportunity to contribute to VASTA to support the next generation of VASTA leaders and help ensure that the organization can continue to serve voice professionals as they embark upon their careers. If you can contribute any amount (tax deductible) to help establish this fund either personally or through your professional contacts, our goal is to create a sustaining fund within 3-5 years.

Please consider offsetting another member’s renewal costs by donating to the Membership Renewal Fund.