Nonprofit Partnership

2027 Melody of Hope Nonprofit Partner Application

Our vision is simple but powerful: to glorify God by cultivating relationships with artists, businesses, and nonprofits.

Our mission: We amplify artists through development and paid performance opportunities, enriching and serving communities through live music.

Eligibility: In order to become a Melody of Hope partner nonprofit, organizations must:

  • Be operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
  • Provide programming that benefits adults, children and/or veterans in North Texas
  • Agency must have a Board of Directors

To apply please provide the following information / documentation:

  • Completed application (this form)
  • A copy of your 501(c)(3) IRS final determination letter (upload below)

Please Note: Application Deadline and Partner Agreement is due November 30, 2026

Questions to be emailed to: kelsey@melodyofhope.org

Nonprofit Partner Application

Section 2: Event & Program Details

Please give a short 1-2 sentence overview of EACH INDIVIDUAL program/event you would like for us to build a live music program into or provide our services for:

*Please note that Melody of Hope has the right to pick and choose from the programs provided

At Melody of Hope, we love to celebrate our partners and the incredible work they are doing in the community. To help us share your story and impact, we will occasionally request materials such as photos, videos and logos. We want to be transparent upfront so you know we will be reaching out for these resources to best represent your organization.
By submitting this application with Melody of Hope, the Partner Organization confirms that Melody of Hope is authorized to capture, receive, and use photos, videos, quotes, data, and stories from partner events for public distribution across digital media, print, website, and funder reports.

Section 3: 2027 Partner Agreement

By e-signing this agreement, the applicant agency certifies that the information included in their application is factual and a true representation of their programs financial & musical needs. If chosen as one of our partner nonprofits, agency agrees to meet the following requirements from Melody of Hope:

  1. The applicant shall be a tax exempt organization under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
  2. The applicant shall operate in compliance with all applicable statutes, licensing and government code requirements.
  3. The applicant shall acknowledge that our involvement with your organization could look like one or more of the following: Partnering with you on a benefit concert or music showcase, Providing music programs at an event you are hosting, Helping you with fundraising in the form of music programs, Providing volunteers at one of your events, Financially contributing to an event you are hosting, Becoming a voice and advocate for your cause
  4. The applicant must submit a list of events for their 2026 calendar in which they are requesting a live music program. Please note that Melody of Hope has the right to pick and choose from programs provided.
  5. By December 10, 2026, the applicant shall submit a document that clearly describes achievements of the program/event and attendee demographics.
  6. Melody of Hope shall be acknowledged as a contributor at events in some capacity (post event details/photos/videos on your social media platforms in which you have presence and include at least one photo/video of the artist we provided for your event or tag Melody of Hope and the artist if you're able). A retractable banner will be provided to all partner nonprofits to display at events if requested.